Departure
Wednesday, September 1, 2027
Arrival
Tuesday, September 14, 2027
Duration
13 nights
Departing from
Seward, USArriving at
Sapporo-Otaru, JPShip
Star Seeker
Cruise Line
Windstar Cruises
Wednesday, September 1, 2027
Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Turnaround port for Gulf of Alaska cruises.
Live webcamThursday, September 2, 2027
Otaru is a historic port town on Hokkaido's west coast, serving as one of two cruise options for the Sapporo area. Ships dock at the Otaru Cruise Terminal…
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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.