Arctic Echo – Skagway & Juneau

About this cruise

Block out 14 nights from May 30, 2027 and let this sailing from Vancouver do its thing. The route covers Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Whittier and Hubbard Glacier and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. Juneau stands out. It's A capital only reachable by sea or sky. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Nieuw Amsterdam takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.