7-Night Alaska Cruise on Island Princess — Whittier to Vancouver (Sep 8, 2027)

ms Zaandam

Sep 8 – Sep 15, 2027

7 nights · from Vancouver

Seven Seas Explorer

Sep 8 – Sep 15, 2027

7 nights · from Whittier

Norwegian Joy

Sep 8 – Sep 17, 2027

9 nights · from Seattle

Ruby Princess

Sep 8 – Sep 18, 2027

10 nights · from San Francisco

Ports

Whittier vs Seward: Alaska's Two Anchorage Gateway Cruise Ports

Whittier and Seward are the turnaround ports linking Alaska cruises to Anchorage and Denali. One sits 60 miles away behind a shared road-rail tunnel; the other is a 4-hour scenic train ride.

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.