Departure
Monday, May 3, 2027
Arrival
Monday, May 24, 2027
Duration
21 nights
Departing from
Tokyo, JPArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Viking Orion
Cruise Line
Viking Cruises
Monday, May 3, 2027
Tokyo is Japan's capital and a growing Asia-Pacific cruise homeport, with ships docking at Yokohama's Osanbashi Pier (45 minutes south) or the Tokyo…
Live webcamFriday, May 7, 2027
Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Turnaround port for Gulf of Alaska cruises.
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
The Cruise Ships That Can (and Can't) Enter Glacier Bay
Only ~150 cruise ship entries per season, max 2 ships a day, $8.28 per passenger. Inside Glacier Bay's concession contract — and why most cruise lines can't enter at all.
Explainers
How We Track Cruise Ships: AIS, Itineraries, and Why Glacier Bay Goes Dark
Cruise ships broadcast their position via AIS — but coverage isn't perfect. Here's how CruiseMigration combines AIS, scheduled itineraries, and crew-of-port reports to build the live map.
Sunday, May 9, 2027
North America's largest tidewater glacier at 76 miles long. Scenic cruising only — no docking.
Monday, May 10, 2027
National Park with tidewater glaciers. Ships cruise through the bay without docking — scenic cruising only.
Live webcamTuesday, May 11, 2027
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
Live webcamWednesday, May 12, 2027
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Live webcamThursday, May 13, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcam