Glacial Blue Ice – Skagway & Juneau

About this cruise

This is the kind of cruise where you actually have time to go back to a port highlight you missed the first time. 14 nights from Vancouver on May 16, 2027, visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Whittier and Glacier Bay. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The wildlife alone makes it worth it: whales, bears, eagles, sea otters. Bring binoculars. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Nieuw Amsterdam keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. A May departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 14-night sailing is a strong place to start.