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9-Night Alaska Cruise on Brilliant Lady — Vancouver to Seattle (May 11, 2027)
Alaska
Departure
Tuesday, May 11, 2027
Arrival
Thursday, May 20, 2027
Duration
9 nights
Departing from
Vancouver, CAArriving at
Seattle, USShip
Brilliant Lady
Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages
Day-by-day schedule
- 1
Tuesday, May 11, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
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Thursday, May 13, 2027
Alaska's capital city, accessible only by sea or air. Famous for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.
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