Driftwood Shore – Ketchikan to Prince Rupert

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Seattle on July 30, 2026 visits Ketchikan, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord and Prince Rupert and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Sitka, Russian heritage on a rainforest shore. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Brilliant Lady (2025) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.