7-Night Cruise on ms Eurodam — Round-trip Vancouver (Apr 23, 2028)

Ruby Princess

Apr 25 – Apr 30, 2028

5 nights · from San Francisco

Oceania Riviera

Apr 25 – May 11, 2028

16 nights · from Yokohama

Royal Princess

Apr 20 – Apr 25, 2028

5 nights · from Los Angeles

Artania

Apr 27 – May 22, 2028

25 nights · from Vancouver

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.

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

Ketchikan's Two Cruise Ports: Downtown vs Ward Cove

Ketchikan has two cruise berths — downtown and Ward Cove, seven miles north. Which one your ship calls at materially changes your day, and not always for the better.