7-Night Alaska Cruise on National Geographic Quest — Sitka to Juneau (Jul 18, 2026)

Royal Princess

Jul 18 – Jul 25, 2026

7 nights · from Seattle

ms Koningsdam

Jul 18 – Jul 25, 2026

7 nights · from Vancouver

Crystal Symphony

Jul 18 – Jul 24, 2026

6 nights · from Seward

Grand Princess

Jul 18 – Jul 25, 2026

7 nights · from Whittier

Ships

Alaska's 2026 Cruise Newcomers: Virgin Voyages and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Two cruise lines launch their first-ever Alaska season in 2026 — Virgin Voyages with Brilliant Lady (adults-only resort), Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection with Luminara (452-guest ultra-luxury). Same season, opposite ends.

Explainers

The Cruise Ships That Can (and Can't) Enter Glacier Bay

Only ~150 cruise ship entries per season, max 2 ships a day, $8.28 per passenger. Inside Glacier Bay's concession contract — and why most cruise lines can't enter at all.

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How We Track Cruise Ships: AIS, Itineraries, and Why Glacier Bay Goes Dark

Cruise ships broadcast their position via AIS — but coverage isn't perfect. Here's how CruiseMigration combines AIS, scheduled itineraries, and crew-of-port reports to build the live map.

Explainers

Shore Power in Alaska: How Cruise Ships Plug In and Why It Only Works Sometimes

Princess plugged in at Juneau in 2001 — the first cruise ship shore-power connection in the world. 25 years later the Alaska grid still can't always supply it. Here's why.