Boreal Passage – Ketchikan to Prince Rupert

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 July 23, 2026 visits Ketchikan, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord and Prince Rupert. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Glaciers, whales, snow-capped mountains. Alaska is about as far from a beach holiday as you can get. People come back from this cruise talking about Prince Rupert: The gateway to the Inside Passage. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Brilliant Lady joined the Virgin Voyages's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 4 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.