Departure
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Arrival
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Duration
7 nights
Departing from
Seattle, USArriving at
Seattle, USShip
ms Eurodam
Cruise Line
Holland America Line
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
Live webcamSunday, August 23, 2026
Alaska's capital city, accessible only by sea or air. Famous for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.
Live webcamExplainers
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.
Ports
Áak'w Landing: Juneau's Fifth Cruise Dock and the Indigenous Corporation Building It
Juneau's tidelands lease for Áak'w Landing was finalized April 2026. Construction starts summer 2027. Opens for the 2028 season. Built by Huna Totem, the Tlingit corporation behind Icy Strait Point.
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
Juneau's 2026 Cruise Passenger Caps: 16,000 Weekdays, 12,000 Saturdays
Juneau's first year under formal cruise passenger caps started with Eurodam on April 27, 2026. Here's what the 16,000 / 12,000 daily limits mean for your sailing.
Monday, August 24, 2026
National Park with tidewater glaciers. Ships cruise through the bay without docking — scenic cruising only.
Live webcamTuesday, August 25, 2026
Private port near Hoonah. Known for whale watching and the world's largest zipline.
Live webcamWednesday, August 26, 2026
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
Live webcamThursday, August 27, 2026
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Live webcamSaturday, August 29, 2026
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
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