Gilded Tidelands – Ketchikan, Juneau & Skagway

About this cruise

You board in Vancouver on May 26, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier and Whittier, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. The sailing ends in Whittier. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Glaciers, whales, snow-capped mountains. Alaska is about as far from a beach holiday as you can get. People come back from this cruise talking about 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. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Island Princess has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 5 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.