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Departure
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Arrival
Sunday, May 30, 2027
Duration
77 nights
Departing from
Sydney, AUArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Viking Venus
Cruise Line
Viking Cruises
Sunday, March 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 webcamFriday, April 16, 2027
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.
Ports
From Seward to Anchorage by Train: The Cruise Connection
Seward is the second cruise gateway to the Alaska interior — but unlike Whittier, the connection to Anchorage runs through the Kenai Peninsula on one of America's most scenic train rides.
Explainers
Seattle or Vancouver: How to Choose Your Alaska Cruise Homeport
Seattle means easy US flights and round-trip Inside Passage loops with a Victoria stop. Vancouver means one-way Gulf routes, Glacier Bay lines, and no PVSA detour. How to pick.
Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Turnaround port for Gulf of Alaska cruises.
Sunday, April 18, 2027
North America's largest tidewater glacier at 76 miles long. Scenic cruising only — no docking.
Monday, April 19, 2027
Private port near Hoonah. Known for whale watching and the world's largest zipline.
Live webcamTuesday, April 20, 2027
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
Live webcamWednesday, April 21, 2027
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Live webcamThursday, April 22, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
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