Departure
Thursday, July 1, 2027
Arrival
Thursday, July 8, 2027
Duration
7 nights
Departing from
Vancouver, CAArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Disney Magic
Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
Thursday, July 1, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcamSunday, July 4, 2027
Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Home to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
Live webcamExplainers
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
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.
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.
Monday, July 5, 2027
Private port near Hoonah. Known for whale watching and the world's largest zipline.
Live webcamTuesday, July 6, 2027
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Live webcamThursday, July 8, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcam