Alaska Fjord Explorer – Sitka & Juneau

About this cruise

You won't run out of things to do on a trip this long, but you also won't feel like you have to do any of them. 11 nights from San Francisco on September 6, 2027, visiting Sitka, Skagway, Juneau, Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan and Prince Rupert. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Luminosa takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 11 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Francisco has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You start in San Francisco and come back with stories from United States and Canada.