Day 1: Seattle

Departs at 4:00 PM
Cruises departing from Seattle are your ticket to some of the most breathtaking scenery on Earth — they’ll take you straight to Alaska! But there is plenty to see before or after your cruise, too. BookCruiseVacations cruises from Seattle dock at the gates of the “Emerald City.” Set on Puget Sound in the shadow of Mt. Rainer, Seattle’s stunning waterfront can be found curving past skyscrapers, historic neighborhoods, important museums, and the lush, rolling parks that give the city its green nickname. One of the best parts of cruising from Seattle is the opportunity to explore the iconic city, famous for its hip coffee culture and musical tastemaking. From its burgeoning foodie scene to its cultural treasures, this sparkling Pacific Northwest jewel is yours for the taking when you book a cruise from Seattle, Washington.

• Zip up the Space Needle for views over the city’s skyscrapers.
• Snack on fresh-baked treats at the Pike Place Market.
• Fuel up on Seattle’s famous coffee before boarding cruises from Seattle.

Day 2: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 3: Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
One of the most spectacular cruise destinations on earth, Tracy Arm Fjord is actually made up of two separate fjords. Each fjord is over 30 miles long, and a full one-fifth of their area is covered in ice. With hundreds of waterfalls, giant chunks of sliding ice and a huge variety of native wildlife, you won’t even want to blink as you cruise past this natural wonder.

Day 4: Skagway

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Walk in the footsteps of pioneers and profiteers on BookCruiseVacations cruises to Skagway. Gold seekers stampeded to the Klondike more than 100 years ago and built Skagway, Alaska as their lawless outpost of brothels, saloons, and gambling dens. Today, the town is more of a time capsule from the past, with carefully preserved buildings and streets brimming with history. Live the final chapter of America’s Wild West era on a Skagway cruise.

• Explore the restored period buildings in Klondike Gold Rush National Historic District.
• Board quaint, antique passenger cars for a breathtaking mountain train ride.
• Follow the trail of the sourdoughs — prospectors who risked their lives climbing Chilkoot Pass.
• Fly to awesome mountains by helicopter and experience the ice fields via dogsled.

Day 5: Juneau

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Astounding ice-capped mountains welcome the cruising traveler to Juneau. Alaska is called the Land of the Midnight Sun, and its capital shines with a wide selection of delicious dining and native Alaskan art shopping. But Juneau isn’t just a fun name to say, you know — BookCruiseVacations cruises to Juneau transport you to one of the most beautiful capital cities in America, with once-in-a-lifetime shore excursions that include walking on glaciers, whale watching, and hikes through the country’s last old-growth forests.

• See Alaska’s history displayed at the state’s leading museums.
• Touch glacier ice that’s thousands of years old.
• Stroll beneath the mystic green canopy of a Pacific Coast rainforest.
• See the remains of what was long ago the biggest gold mine in America.

Day 6: Icy Strait Point

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Icy Strait Point is a sight, alright, for eyes that hunger for the greens of the dense Tongass Forest, the azure waters of Port Frederick, and the spot where these come together. Make landfall here and find yourself in Hoonah, where the native Huna Tlingit tribe have lived for thousands of years. Not quite as old — only about 100 years young — are remnants of the local cannery, a symbol of the industry that put this area on modern maps. Hugely important then but long out of operation, the cannery today is restored and tourable, just one historical signpost in a place as well-known for its natural sights.

• Watch whales and try your eye at sighting a brown bear on the same excursion.
• Breeze from the top of Hoonah Mountain to the beach of Icy Strait Point on a mile-plus zip-line ride.
• Learn about the history and customs of the native Huna Tlingit tribe through interpretive song, dance and storytellings.

Day 7: Sitka

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sitka is where the Alaska Purchase happened… where the papers got signed and Alaska became part of the U.S. Sitka is not only historic, but huge — it’s actually the largest city-county in the country, larger than NYC. Unlike New York, Sitka is low on population, but jam-packed with amazing views of snow-capped mountains, lush green forests and Sitka Bay, itself dotted with an array of tiny islands.

• Explore the coast of the volcanic St. Lazaria Island, from the relative comfort of a speeding ocean raft.
• Cast a line and try your hand at reeling in a local salmon or halibut.
• Scope out some wildlife, like the Alaska brown bear or Sitka black-tail deer, on nearby Kruzof Island.

Day 8: Ketchikan

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
For more than 100 years, Ketchikan, Alaska has been the gateway to the North. Ketchikan cruises dock along the famed historic waterfront. Check out the flourishing art scene and spectacular totem poles that have transformed this former frontier town into a popular southern Alaskan port of call. Experience the sights, atmosphere and excitement of the Last Frontier as soon as you cross the Alaska border on BookCruiseVacations cruises to Ketchikan.

• Catch a demonstration of lumberjacking skills by adroit woodsmen — and woodswomen.
• Drop into quaint shops on a historic street that’s actually a dock.
• Visit the Totem Heritage Center, where ancient totem poles, rescued from decay, are preserved.
• Experience the Tracy Arm Wilderness Area, including exciting close-up views of the majestic Sawyer Glaciers.

Day 9 Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 10: Victoria

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
BookCruiseVacations cruises to Victoria, British Columbia call on this genteel provincial capital, which you’ll find perched on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Packed with reminders of its rich British heritage, Victoria is fronted by water, filled with gardens, and backed by mountains. All the finest sights on Victoria cruises are clustered around the Inner Harbour, from a world-class museum to scenic waterfront parks… plus a deliciously decadent setting for afternoon tea.

• See what’s in bloom at Butchart Gardens during your cruise to Victoria, British Columbia.
• Stroll the trim grounds of the Parliament Buildings.
• Investigate the elaborate masks of the native “First Nations” peoples at the Royal BC Museum.
• Wend your way around Inner Harbor past Victoria’s most iconic sights.

Day 11: Seattle

Arrives at 7:00 AM
Cruises departing from Seattle are your ticket to some of the most breathtaking scenery on Earth — they’ll take you straight to Alaska! But there is plenty to see before or after your cruise, too. BookCruiseVacations cruises from Seattle dock at the gates of the “Emerald City.” Set on Puget Sound in the shadow of Mt. Rainer, Seattle’s stunning waterfront can be found curving past skyscrapers, historic neighborhoods, important museums, and the lush, rolling parks that give the city its green nickname. One of the best parts of cruising from Seattle is the opportunity to explore the iconic city, famous for its hip coffee culture and musical tastemaking. From its burgeoning foodie scene to its cultural treasures, this sparkling Pacific Northwest jewel is yours for the taking when you book a cruise from Seattle, Washington.

• Zip up the Space Needle for views over the city’s skyscrapers.
• Snack on fresh-baked treats at the Pike Place Market.
• Fuel up on Seattle’s famous coffee before boarding cruises from Seattle.