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Departure
Friday, May 7, 2027
Arrival
Wednesday, May 26, 2027
Duration
19 nights
Departing from
Tokyo, JPArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Seven Seas Explorer
Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Friday, May 7, 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 International Cruise Terminal at Daiba. From Daiba, the Yurikamome rail line reaches central Tokyo in 25 minutes. The Imperial Palace gardens, Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Shibuya crossing, and the Tsukiji outer market are the classic stops. Mount Fuji excursions are weather-dependent.
Live webcamFriday, May 14, 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.
Ships
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.
Seasons
The 2026 Alaska Cruise Season Opens: First-Week Tracker Recap
Three ships, three stories. Noordam first into Ketchikan, Volendam off-script at Kodiak, Coral Princess opening Whittier. Week one of the 2026 Alaska cruise season.
Ports
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.
Small port town accessible via the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. Gateway to Prince William Sound.
Saturday, May 15, 2027
North America's largest tidewater glacier at 76 miles long. Scenic cruising only — no docking.
Sunday, May 16, 2027
Private port near Hoonah. Known for whale watching and the world's largest zipline.
Live webcamMonday, May 17, 2027
Alaska's capital city, accessible only by sea or air. Famous for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.
Live webcamTuesday, May 18, 2027
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Live webcamWednesday, May 19, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
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