Ocean Discovery – Ketchikan, Juneau & Skagway

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 10 nights from San Francisco on July 19, 2028, visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord and Prince Rupert. 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. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Ruby Princess takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 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. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Francisco has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. 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.