Fireweed Glow – Skagway & Baranof Island

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Seattle on August 31, 2026, visiting Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Anthem of the Seas takes the food seriously, with 15 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Seattle has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.