Gilded Calving – Hubbard & Skagway

About this cruise

By June 2, 2027 you'll be ready for this. 7 nights out of Whittier, visiting Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Vancouver, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. Disembarkation is in Vancouver. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Island Princess takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Whittier has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A June departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You start in Whittier and come back with stories from United States and Canada.