Glacial Calving Rhythms – Skagway & Whittier

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 July 18, 2026 and visits Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, 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. Glaciers calving into the water, bald eagles overhead, and air that smells like pine. It's a different kind of cruise. Don't rush through Hubbard Glacier, which is known as North America's largest tidewater glacier. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Discovery Princess has 13 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Vancouver itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. All told, 7 ports across 14 nights covers a lot.