Departure
Thursday, May 20, 2027
Arrival
Thursday, May 27, 2027
Duration
7 nights
Departing from
Seward, USArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Crystal Serenity
Cruise Line
Crystal Cruises
Thursday, May 20, 2027
Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Turnaround port for Gulf of Alaska cruises.
Live webcamFriday, May 21, 2027
North America's largest tidewater glacier at 76 miles long. Scenic cruising only — no docking.
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.
Ports
Skagway: Gold Rush History from a Cruise Ship
Skagway was the boomtown gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898. Today its main street is a National Historical Park, and the White Pass railway runs the same route prospectors took 128 years ago.
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.
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Home to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
Live webcamSunday, May 23, 2027
Private port near Hoonah. Known for whale watching and the world's largest zipline.
Live webcamMonday, May 24, 2027
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
Live webcamWednesday, May 26, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcam