Pine & Salt – Ketchikan to Prince Rupert

About this cruise

By August 6, 2026 you'll be ready for this. 7 nights out of Seattle, visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord and Prince Rupert, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. You get around 8 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Brilliant Lady joined the Virgin Voyages's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. Couples, small groups, or anyone who wants proper time away will find this hits the spot. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Seattle has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.