Glacial Archway – Sitka, Haines & Tracy Arm

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 10 nights from San Francisco on July 2, 2026, visiting Sitka, Haines, Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan and Prince Rupert. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Glaciers, whales, snow-capped mountains. Alaska is about as far from a beach holiday as you can get. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Ruby Princess has 11 dining spots on board, most of them included. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.