Ports of call on this route
Loading the route map…
Departure
Friday, January 8, 2027
Arrival
Thursday, May 27, 2027
Duration
139 nights
Departing from
San Diego, USArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Crystal Serenity
Cruise Line
Crystal Cruises
Friday, January 8, 2027
San Diego is a minor Alaska-repositioning port, used by Princess, Holland America, and Norwegian when a ship is moving between a California or Mexican Riviera program and its Alaska season. The B Street Pier cruise terminal sits on San Diego Bay at the foot of downtown, walking distance from the Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, and the USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a short cab ride north of the terminal, and the San Diego airport (SAN) is unusually close — about five minutes by car — which simplifies pre- and post-cruise logistics. Alaska-related calls tend to happen in April (northbound) or October (southbound).
Live webcamPorts
Coral Princess Becomes First Cruise Ship of 2026 at Whittier
Coral Princess docked at Whittier on April 28, 2026 — the first cruise ship of the season — wrapping a 131-day world voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles.
Ships
MS Volendam in Kodiak: The Off-Script Alaska Port
MS Volendam called at Kodiak Island on April 24, 2026 — a rare cruise stop on Alaska's Emerald Isle, on day 110 of a 133-day Holland America world voyage.
Ports
Whittier vs Seward: Alaska's Two Anchorage Gateway Cruise Ports
Whittier and Seward are the turnaround ports linking Alaska cruises to Anchorage and Denali. One sits 60 miles away behind a shared road-rail tunnel; the other is a 4-hour scenic train ride.
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.
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Puntarenas sits on Costa Rica's Pacific coast and serves ships on Panama Canal and Pacific-coastal itineraries. The town is built on a narrow sand spit into the Gulf of Nicoya, with a pleasant beach promenade near the pier. Most passengers head inland — Manuel Antonio National Park for monkeys and beaches, the Tárcoles River for crocodile-spotting, or the Arenal volcano on longer tours. Expect humidity even at the coast.
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and the primary embarkation port for Galápagos cruises, with some mainstream ships also calling on Pacific-coast itineraries. The Malecón 2000 waterfront and the colorful Las Peñas hilltop neighborhood are the walkable in-town highlights. Ship excursions visit cacao plantations on the Daule River and the Historical Park. GYE airport is about 15 minutes from the cruise port.
Monday, January 18, 2027
Callao is Lima's cruise port, about 30 minutes from the Peruvian capital. Ships dock at the new Callao cruise terminal; nearly every passenger moves quickly to Lima proper — the Plaza Mayor, the San Francisco catacombs, the Miraflores clifftops, and the Larco Museum are the classics. Ceviche and pisco sours are the culinary excursion. Overnight calls now allow flights to Cusco and Machu Picchu for longer stays.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is one of the most remote populated places on Earth, reached by only a handful of ships per year as a rare tender-only call on repositioning itineraries. Weather dictates whether tendering is possible at all. Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku (the moai quarry), and Anakena beach are the must-see stops. Missing the call to weather is common; treat any Rapa Nui stop as a bonus.
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Lautoka is Fiji's second city and primary cruise port, on the northwest coast of Viti Levu. Ships dock at King's Wharf, with downtown's produce market, the Hare Krishna temple, and the Botanical Gardens walkable from the berth. Most passengers head out on excursions — the Sabeto Hot Springs and mud pools, the Sleeping Giant Garden of Orchids, or a boat transfer to the Mamanuca Islands for a beach day.
Sunday, February 14, 2027
Sydney is Australia's largest city and a major Pacific cruise homeport, with ships docking at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay (walking distance from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge) or at White Bay 15 minutes west. The Quay berth is one of the world's most dramatic arrivals. The Rocks district, Bondi Beach, Taronga Zoo, and Manly Beach fill typical days ashore. SYD airport is 20 minutes south.
Live webcamMonday, March 15, 2027
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and the primary cruise port for the Tokyo area, with ships docking at the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal — a wave-roofed structure that is itself a photo stop. The Minato Mirai waterfront, the Landmark Tower observation deck, the Akarenga red-brick warehouses, and Yokohama Chinatown are walkable. Direct trains into Tokyo take 30–40 minutes; HND airport is 45 minutes by coach.
Live webcamMonday, March 22, 2027
Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Turnaround port for Gulf of Alaska cruises.
Live webcamTuesday, March 23, 2027
North America's largest tidewater glacier at 76 miles long. Scenic cruising only — no docking.
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Home to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
Live webcamThursday, March 25, 2027
Private port near Hoonah. Known for whale watching and the world's largest zipline.
Live webcamFriday, March 26, 2027
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
Live webcamSunday, March 28, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcam