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Departure
Thursday, June 10, 2027
Arrival
Sunday, June 20, 2027
Duration
10 nights
Departing from
San Francisco, USArriving at
San Francisco, USShip
Ruby Princess
Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Thursday, June 10, 2027
Pier 27 cruise terminal. Departure port for longer Alaska cruises via the Pacific coast.
Live webcamSunday, June 13, 2027
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
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Seattle's Two Cruise Piers: Pier 91 vs Pier 66
Seattle handles 330 cruise calls and 2.1 million passengers in 2026 across two terminals: Pier 91 (Smith Cove) and Pier 66 (Bell Street). They work very differently. Here's how to choose.
Explainers
Why Alaska Cruises Stop in Victoria: The PVSA Explained
Alaska cruises stop in Victoria, BC because of the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 — not the Jones Act. Here's the actual rule, the 2026 Iran-War carve-out that doesn't apply, and the only US-flagged exception.
Ports
Sitka Cruise Port Guide: Old Sitka Dock, Tendering, and the 7,000 Cap
Where cruise ships dock in Sitka, why some still tender downtown, and how a voluntary 7,000-passenger daily cap shapes cruise days in Alaska's old Russian capital.
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.
Monday, June 14, 2027
Adventure capital of Alaska. Known for bald eagles and gateway to the Yukon.
Live webcamWednesday, June 16, 2027
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Live webcamSunday, June 20, 2027
Pier 27 cruise terminal. Departure port for longer Alaska cruises via the Pacific coast.
Live webcam