Emerald Dash – Victoria & Seattle

About this cruise

Sometimes you just need a few days out of your routine. This one sails from Vancouver on April 28, 2027, spends 3 nights visiting Victoria and Seattle, and gets you back before anyone really notices you were gone. You get off in Seattle, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. In between port days, the 1 sea days are where cruise life actually happens: reading, eating, napping, repeat. Craft coffee in one port, old-growth forest in the next. The West Coast has its own rhythm. Don't rush through Seattle, which is known as Pike Place, tech, and mountain views. Royal Princess takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All told, 2 ports across 3 nights covers a lot.