Alaska Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call

105 ships from 25 cruise lines across 2 countries

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Upcoming sailings calling in Alaska, earliest departure first.

Alaska cruises at a glance

Waterways Cruise lists 507 upcoming sailings on 105 ships from 25 cruise lines visiting Alaska, calling at 40 places. Cruises can start in Vancouver, Seattle, Seward, Portland, Whittier, Juneau and 6 more and end in Anchorage, Glacier Bay, Juneau, Ketchikan, Portland, Seattle and 5 more.

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507 Sailings Found
Juneau, United States

16 Days One-Way from Juneau to Tacoma Wa

Departs Juneau Disembarks Tacoma

ACL American Constitution

Departs
September 5th 2027
Duration
15 nights
From
$10,200
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Tacoma WA, United States

15 Days Tacoma Wa, USA Round Trip

Departs Tacoma Disembarks Tacoma

ACL American Constellation

Departs
September 7th 2027
Duration
14 nights
From
$12,875
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Boston, United States

10 Days One-Way from Boston to Quebec City

Port call

Caribbean Princess

Departs
September 7th 2027
Duration
9 nights
From
$1,234
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports

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Vancouver, Canada

12 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Los Angeles

Departs Vancouver

Emerald Princess

Departs
September 7th 2027
Duration
11 nights
From
$1,266
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
New York, United States

11 Days One-Way from New York to Montreal

Port call

Oceania Vista

Departs
September 7th 2027
Duration
10 nights
From
$5,949
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
Vancouver, Canada

23 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Tokyo

Departs Vancouver

Viking Venus

Departs
September 7th 2027
Duration
22 nights
From
$6,099
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Vancouver, Canada

37 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Hong Kong

Departs Vancouver

Viking Venus

Departs
September 7th 2027
Duration
36 nights
From
$18,998
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +13 more ports
Vancouver, Canada

80 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Sydney

Departs Vancouver

Viking Venus

Departs
September 7th 2027
Duration
79 nights
From
$45,495
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +34 more ports
Vancouver, Canada

93 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Auckland

Departs Vancouver

Viking Venus

Departs
September 7th 2027
Duration
92 nights
Ports of call: +42 more ports
Vancouver, Canada

9 Days Vancouver, Canada Round Trip

Departs Vancouver Disembarks Vancouver

Coral Princess

Departs
September 8th 2027
Duration
8 nights
From
$1,124
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Vancouver, Canada

12 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Honolulu

Departs Vancouver

Silver Whisper

Departs
September 9th 2027
Duration
11 nights
From
$8,300
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Vancouver, Canada

24 Days One-Way from Vancouver to Papeete

Departs Vancouver

Silver Whisper

Departs
September 9th 2027
Duration
23 nights
From
$8,200
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
105
Cruise ships
25
Cruise lines
40
Places ships visit
2
Countries

Ships by type: 81 ocean 15 river 11 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.

Cruises in Alaska by country

Compare Alaska cruise lines

Princess Cruises has the most upcoming sailings among Alaska cruise lines (82). Starting fares run from $99 per person. Most sailings last 7–32 nights, and the most common length is 7 nights.

Ocean cruise lines (20)

Ultra-luxury cruise lines (4)

Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines in Alaska compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Silversea Cruises29$5,4007–25 nights (typically 7)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises21$16,5987–33 nights (typically 7)
Seabourn Cruises17$5,5248–35 nights (typically 7)
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection9$9,7007–13 nights (typically 7)

Luxury cruise lines (3)

Luxury ocean cruise lines in Alaska compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Oceania Cruises29$2,25210–35 nights (typically 11)
MSC Explora Journeys13$4,5757–18 nights (typically 7)
Ponant Cruises2$7,1808–12 nights (typically 8)

Premium cruise lines (6)

Premium ocean cruise lines in Alaska compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Windstar Cruises26$2,61910–32 nights (typically 11)
Crystal Cruises22$3,3907–32 nights (typically 7)
Viking Cruises21$5,9999–90 nights (typically 9)
Azamara Cruises19$1,94910–38 nights (typically 12)
Lindblad Expeditions13$6,1507–21 nights (typically 7)
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises9$8,15713–20 nights (typically 13)

Contemporary cruise lines (7)

Contemporary ocean cruise lines in Alaska compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Princess Cruises82$3045–57 nights (typically 7)
Holland America72$995–28 nights (typically 7)
Norwegian Cruise Line17$6496–16 nights (typically 7)
Royal Caribbean17$5257–15 nights (typically 7)
Celebrity Cruises15$5486–11 nights (typically 7)
Virgin Voyages7$1,5828–9 nights (typically 9)
MSC Cruises5$5487–29 nights (typically 7)

River cruise lines (1)

Premium cruise lines (1)

Premium river cruise lines in Alaska compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
American Cruise Lines25$4,1256–15 nights (typically 8)

Intracoastal cruise lines (1)

Premium cruise lines (1)

Premium intracoastal cruise lines in Alaska compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
American Cruise Lines37$5,2408–15 nights (typically 8)

Cruise embarkation and disembarkation

Cruise embarkation (12)

Anchorage · Glacier Bay · Juneau · Ketchikan · Nome · Portland · Seattle · Seward · Sitka · Tacoma · Vancouver · Whittier

Cruise disembarkation (11)

Anchorage · Glacier Bay · Juneau · Ketchikan · Portland · Seattle · Seward · Sitka · Tacoma · Vancouver · Whittier

Cruise lines sailing in Alaska (25)

Ocean cruise lines (24)

Ultra-luxury cruise lines (4)

Luxury cruise lines (5)

Premium cruise lines (7)

Contemporary cruise lines (8)

River cruise lines (1)

Premium cruise lines (1)

Intracoastal cruise lines (1)

Premium cruise lines (1)

Plan your Alaska cruise

Alaska cruise ports

Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.

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Frequently asked questions about Alaska cruises

Can you start or end a cruise in Alaska?

Yes. Cruises start in Vancouver, Seattle, Seward, Portland, Whittier, Juneau, Anchorage, Tacoma and 4 more. Cruises end in Anchorage, Glacier Bay, Juneau, Ketchikan, Portland, Seattle, Seward, Sitka and 3 more.

How many places do cruises visit in Alaska?

40 Alaska places are visited by 105 ships from 25 cruise lines.

Which cruise lines sail to Alaska?

25 cruise lines sail to Alaska, including American Cruise Lines, Aurora Expeditions, Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard and 19 more.

Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by , Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.

Published October 4, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026

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