Basalt Throne – Tracy Arm & Juneau

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Seattle on August 6, 2026 visits Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Victoria. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Glaciers calving into the water, bald eagles overhead, and air that smells like pine. It's a different kind of cruise. Ketchikan alone is worth the trip, Totem poles, rain, and wild salmon. With about 8 hours at each port, you'll want a plan, or at least a shortlist. Carnival Miracle has 7 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Seattle itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Worth booking. That's the short version.