Granite Spire – Tracy Arm & Skagway

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Seattle on August 25, 2026, visiting Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Victoria. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The wildlife alone makes it worth it: whales, bears, eagles, sea otters. Bring binoculars. People come back from this cruise talking about Ketchikan: Totem poles, rain, and wild salmon. Port time is tight at about 8 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. Carnival Spirit keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Seattle before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. 5 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.