Alaska’s Wild Frontier – Ketchikan & Glacier Bay

About this cruise

By July 27, 2026 you'll be ready for this. 7 nights out of Vancouver, visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point and Whittier, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. Disembarkation is in Whittier. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Norwegian Jade takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Vancouver has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A July departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You start in Vancouver and come back with stories from Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point and Whittier.