Ocean Discovery – Juneau, Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm & Sitka

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Seattle on May 14, 2028 visits Juneau, Tracy Arm Fjord, Sitka, 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 Tracy Arm Fjord: A glacier-carved corridor of ice and mist. Port time is tight at about 7 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. Noordam keeps you well fed. 7 places to eat, with 5 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 May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 5 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.