Planning an Alaska cruise for 2026? This is your starting point. Browse 18 ports of call, compare 60 cruise ships across 24 cruise lines, and read practical guides for packing, excursions, and getting the most out of every port day.
Popular Alaska Cruise Ports
View all 18 ports →From bustling embarkation cities to remote glacier fjords. Browse our complete port guides.
Cruise Lines Sailing Alaska
View all 24 lines →From mainstream favorites to luxury expedition ships. Compare 24 cruise lines sailing Alaska in 2026.
Princess Cruises
9 ships • 790 port calls in 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line
6 ships • 583 port calls in 2026
Royal Caribbean
5 ships • 514 port calls in 2026
Holland America Line
6 ships • 654 port calls in 2026
Celebrity Cruises
3 ships • 300 port calls in 2026
Disney Cruise Line
2 ships • 145 port calls in 2026
Featured Alaska Cruise Ships
View all 60 ships →Compare 60 ships from Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Celebrity, Disney, and 18 more cruise lines.
Norwegian Bliss
Ship guide, itineraries & what to pack
Discovery Princess
Ship guide, itineraries & what to pack
Celebrity Edge
Ship guide, itineraries & what to pack
Disney Wonder
Ship guide, itineraries & what to pack
Ovation of the Seas
Ship guide, itineraries & what to pack
Viking Orion
Ship guide, itineraries & what to pack
Guides & Planning
All articles →Practical guides to help you plan, pack, and get the most out of your Alaska cruise.
Alaska Cruise Packing List
What to wear on port days, glacier days, and travel days. The essentials you actually need.
What to Wear on an Alaska Cruise
Layers, rain gear, and cruise-friendly outfits for every type of Alaska day.
2026 Packing List & Essentials
Updated for the 2026 season. What to wear and what to bring for every Alaska cruise activity.
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Shop Alaska Cruise Shirts2026 Alaska Cruise Season Overview
The 2026 Alaska cruise season runs from April 19 to October 11, with over 4,000 port calls across 29 unique destinations. Five major cruise lines—Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, and Carnival—operate 63 ships through Alaska’s Inside Passage, Gulf routes, and scenic glacier corridors.
Top Embarkation Cities
Seattle and Vancouver are the two primary departure cities, with most 7-day roundtrip and one-way sailings originating from these ports.
Most Visited Ports
The busiest ports of call in 2026 include Juneau (709 calls), Skagway (520 calls), Sitka (325 calls), and Icy Strait Point (298 calls). For the complete list, see our Alaska Cruise Ports guide.
Scenic Cruising Highlights
Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Tracy Arm Fjord, Endicott Arm, and College Fjord are the top glacier viewing destinations—no docking required, just open deck views of calving tidewater glaciers.
Popular Ships
Top ships for the 2026 season include Norwegian Bliss (140 port calls), Eurodam (135 calls), and Star Princess. Browse all 18 featured ships on our Alaska Cruise Ships page.
Planning Tips
- Book early for peak summer months (June–August) for the best weather and wildlife sightings.
- Pack layers—check our Alaska Cruise Packing List for what you actually need.
- Read What to Wear on an Alaska Cruise for outfit ideas by activity.
- Browse our Alaska Cruise Blog for port-specific and ship-specific guides.
Get Ready for Your Adventure
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