Glacial Echo – Sitka, Juneau & Ketchikan

About this cruise

You sail from San Francisco on August 9, 2027 and spend 10 nights visiting Sitka, Juneau, Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan and Prince Rupert. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. 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. The wildlife alone makes it worth it: whales, bears, eagles, sea otters. Bring binoculars. Port time is tight at about 8 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. As for the ship itself, Ruby Princess keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. 10 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.