7-Night Alaska Cruise on Crown Princess — Whittier to Vancouver (Jul 10, 2027)

Royal Princess

Jul 10 – Jul 17, 2027

7 nights · from Seattle

ms Koningsdam

Jul 10 – Jul 17, 2027

7 nights · from Vancouver

National Geographic Quest

Jul 10 – Jul 17, 2027

7 nights · from Juneau

Ruby Princess

Jul 10 – Jul 20, 2027

10 nights · from San Francisco

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.

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.