Orca Watch – Juneau & Victoria

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Seattle on August 14, 2026 visits Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 4 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. Of the stops, Ketchikan tends to be the one people talk about: Totem poles, rain, and wild salmon. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Celebrity Edge keeps you well fed. 14 places to eat, with 7 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. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.