Departure
Monday, September 7, 2026
Arrival
Monday, September 14, 2026
Duration
7 nights
Departing from
Seattle, USArriving at
Seattle, USShip
Anthem of the Seas
Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International
Monday, September 7, 2026
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
Live webcamWednesday, September 9, 2026
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
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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
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
Skagway: Gold Rush History from a Cruise Ship
Skagway was the boomtown gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898. Today its main street is a National Historical Park, and the White Pass railway runs the same route prospectors took 128 years ago.
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.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Home to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
Live webcamFriday, September 11, 2026
Alaska's capital city, accessible only by sea or air. Famous for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.
Live webcamMonday, September 14, 2026
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
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