Sapphire Glacier – Juneau & Ketchikan from Vancouver

About this cruise

You sail from Vancouver on July 7, 2026 and spend 7 nights visiting Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord and Ketchikan. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The wildlife alone makes it worth it: whales, bears, eagles, sea otters. Bring binoculars. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Emerald Princess keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You start in Vancouver and come back with stories from Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord and Ketchikan.