Ocean Discovery – Ketchikan, Juneau & Skagway

About this cruise

Clear the calendar from July 19, 2028. This one's 14 nights from Vancouver, and the route visits Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Whittier and Hubbard Glacier. By the time you're a week in, you'll have completely stopped checking your phone. 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 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Island Princess keeps you well fed. 6 places to eat, with 3 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. A July departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You start in Vancouver and come back with stories from Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Whittier and Hubbard Glacier.