Departure
Saturday, September 11, 2027
Arrival
Tuesday, September 21, 2027
Duration
10 nights
Departing from
Seward, USArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Viking Orion
Cruise Line
Viking Cruises
Saturday, September 11, 2027
Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Turnaround port for Gulf of Alaska cruises.
Live webcamMonday, September 13, 2027
North America's largest tidewater glacier at 76 miles long. Scenic cruising only — no docking.
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.
Explainers
The Cruise Ships That Can (and Can't) Enter Glacier Bay
Only ~150 cruise ship entries per season, max 2 ships a day, $8.28 per passenger. Inside Glacier Bay's concession contract — and why most cruise lines can't enter at all.
Explainers
How We Track Cruise Ships: AIS, Itineraries, and Why Glacier Bay Goes Dark
Cruise ships broadcast their position via AIS — but coverage isn't perfect. Here's how CruiseMigration combines AIS, scheduled itineraries, and crew-of-port reports to build the live map.
Tuesday, September 14, 2027
National Park with tidewater glaciers. Ships cruise through the bay without docking — scenic cruising only.
Live webcamWednesday, September 15, 2027
Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Home to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
Live webcamThursday, September 16, 2027
Alaska's capital city, accessible only by sea or air. Famous for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.
Live webcamFriday, September 17, 2027
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
Live webcamSaturday, September 18, 2027
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Live webcamSunday, September 19, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcam