Gilded Tidelands – Juneau, Sitka & Victoria

About this cruise

A 16-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Los Angeles on April 27, 2027 and visits Juneau, Skagway and Glacier Bay, with additional stops along the Alaska. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 7 port calls start. The wildlife alone makes it worth it: whales, bears, eagles, sea otters. Bring binoculars. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Skagway, Gold Rush spirit in a fjord-locked town. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Emerald Princess keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Los Angeles before boarding. It's a good city to wander. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.