11-Night Alaska Cruise on Star Seeker — Seward to Vancouver (Jul 27, 2027)

Hanseatic Spirit

Jul 27 – Aug 10, 2027

14 nights · from Vancouver

Carnival Legend

Jul 27 – Aug 3, 2027

7 nights · from Seattle

Emerald Princess

Jul 27 – Aug 3, 2027

7 nights · from Vancouver

Norwegian Jade

Jul 26 – Aug 2, 2027

7 nights · from Whittier

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.

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.

Explainers

Shore Power in Alaska: How Cruise Ships Plug In and Why It Only Works Sometimes

Princess plugged in at Juneau in 2001 — the first cruise ship shore-power connection in the world. 25 years later the Alaska grid still can't always supply it. Here's why.