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8-Night Alaska Cruise on Brilliant Lady — Seattle to Vancouver (Sep 3, 2026)
Alaska
Departure
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Arrival
Friday, September 11, 2026
Duration
8 nights
Departing from
Seattle, USArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Brilliant Lady
Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages
Day-by-day schedule
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
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Saturday, September 5, 2026
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
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