Tidal Glacier Echo – Skagway & Sitka from San Francisco

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 10-night round-trip sailing from San Francisco on May 3, 2026 visits Ketchikan, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Sitka and Prince Rupert. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Even the open-water days are scenic here, with mountains on either side and blue ice in the distance. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Sitka, Russian heritage on a rainforest shore. Roughly 8 hours per stop. More of a sampler than a deep dive. Ruby Princess takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.