Departure
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Arrival
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Duration
30 nights
Departing from
Miami, USArriving at
Seattle, USShip
Queen Elizabeth
Cruise Line
Cunard
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Miami is the "Cruise Capital of the World" and the busiest cruise homeport in North America, with ships docking at PortMiami's many terminals on Dodge Island.…
Live webcamWednesday, April 15, 2026
Cartagena de Indias is Colombia's walled colonial jewel on the Caribbean coast, a highlight of Panama Canal and Caribbean itineraries. Ships dock at the SPRC…
Ships
Alaska's 2026 Cruise Newcomers: Virgin Voyages and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Two cruise lines launch their first-ever Alaska season in 2026 — Virgin Voyages with Brilliant Lady (adults-only resort), Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection with Luminara (452-guest ultra-luxury). Same season, opposite ends.
Seasons
The 2026 Alaska Cruise Season Opens: First-Week Tracker Recap
Three ships, three stories. Noordam first into Ketchikan, Volendam off-script at Kodiak, Coral Princess opening Whittier. Week one of the 2026 Alaska cruise season.
Explainers
Inside Passage vs Gulf of Alaska: Which Cruise Route Should You Take?
Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska are the two main Alaska cruise routes. Inside Passage is calmer and shorter; Gulf of Alaska adds Hubbard Glacier and routes you to Anchorage. Here's how to choose.
Ports
Ketchikan's Two Cruise Ports: Downtown vs Ward Cove
Ketchikan has two cruise berths — downtown and Ward Cove, seven miles north. Which one your ship calls at materially changes your day, and not always for the better.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Colón is Panama's Caribbean-side cruise port and the staging point for partial-transit Panama Canal excursions at Gatun Locks. The Colón 2000 terminal is a…
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Puntarenas sits on Costa Rica's Pacific coast and serves ships on Panama Canal and Pacific-coastal itineraries. The town is built on a narrow sand spit into…
Live webcamTuesday, April 21, 2026
San Diego is a minor Alaska-repositioning port, used by Princess, Holland America, and Norwegian when a ship is moving between a California or Mexican Riviera…
Live webcamWednesday, April 22, 2026
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
Live webcamThursday, April 23, 2026
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Live webcamFriday, April 24, 2026
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
Live webcamSaturday, April 25, 2026
National Park with tidewater glaciers. Ships cruise through the bay without docking — scenic cruising only.
Live webcamSunday, April 26, 2026
Alaska's capital city, accessible only by sea or air. Famous for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.
Live webcamMonday, April 27, 2026
Gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Home to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
Live webcamThursday, April 30, 2026
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
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