Gilded Tides – Whittier & Skagway from Vancouver

About this cruise

A 14-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 Vancouver on May 27, 2026 and visits Ketchikan, Juneau and Glacier Bay, with additional stops along the Alaska. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. Of the stops, Whittier tends to be the one people talk about: Alaska's hidden fjord portal. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Island Princess takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 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. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.