Gilded Tundra – Valdez, Skagway & Sitka

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 20 nights from San Francisco on June 12, 2026, visiting Ketchikan, Wrangell AK and Tracy Arm Fjord, with additional stops along the Alaska. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Glaciers, whales, snow-capped mountains. Alaska is about as far from a beach holiday as you can get. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Ketchikan, Totem poles, rain, and wild salmon. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Ruby Princess has 11 dining spots on board, most of them included. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.