Departure
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Arrival
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Duration
7 nights
Departing from
Vancouver, CAArriving at
Whittier, USShip
Grand Princess
Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcamMonday, July 27, 2026
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
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.
Seasons
The 2026 Alaska Cruise Season Opens: First-Week Tracker Recap
Three ships, three stories. Noordam first into Ketchikan, Volendam off-script at Kodiak, Coral Princess opening Whittier. Week one of the 2026 Alaska cruise season.
Explainers
Inside Passage vs Gulf of Alaska: Which Cruise Route Should You Take?
Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska are the two main Alaska cruise routes. Inside Passage is calmer and shorter; Gulf of Alaska adds Hubbard Glacier and routes you to Anchorage. Here's how to choose.
Ports
Ketchikan's Two Cruise Ports: Downtown vs Ward Cove
Ketchikan has two cruise berths — downtown and Ward Cove, seven miles north. Which one your ship calls at materially changes your day, and not always for the better.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Alaska's capital city, accessible only by sea or air. Famous for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.
Live webcamWednesday, July 29, 2026
Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Home to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
Live webcamThursday, July 30, 2026
National Park with tidewater glaciers. Ships cruise through the bay without docking — scenic cruising only.
Live webcamSaturday, August 1, 2026
Small port town accessible via the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. Gateway to Prince William Sound.
Live webcam