Alaska Cruise Routes

Alaska cruise routes can be broken down into two main categories, those that travel between Alaska and Vancouver, and those that travel between Alaska and Seattle. Alaska-Vancouver cruises have the most route options, while Seattle-Alaska cruises offer only roundtrip itineraries from Seattle.

Cruises between Vancouver and Alaska can be further broken down by the specific route. Here you'll see northbound glacier route cruises that travel from Vancouver to Seward and Vancouver to Whittier. These typically start with a full day at sea and a first port call in Ketchikan, then proceed to two or three more ports within the Inside Passage. The final days of the route are often spent at sea. Northbound Whittier cruises also include a day sailing through beautiful College Fjord in Prince William Sound.

Southbound cruises sail the opposite routes, going from Seward to Vancouver and Whittier to Vancouver. Most Alaska cruises are seven days long, although some 10-day itineraries are available. There are also a select number of routes that run roundtrip from Vancouver.

Our Cruise Finder is a useful tool that you can use to find cruises based on your preferred route. Simply select the route to see individual sailings listed by cruise line and vessel. You can further narrow results by picking your preferred Alaska cruise line and sailing date. Once you've found your perfect cruise, request a quote from us online or give us a call at 800-208-0200.

One of the perks of taking a Vancouver glacier route cruise is being able to fit in an Alaska land package either before or after your cruise. You can use our Trip Finder tool and search for pre- or post-cruise land tours to complete your Alaskan vacation.