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Cruises to Alaska

Alaska is a short, weather-driven season and a small set of ships, which makes ship quality matter more here than almost anywhere. These are the vessels sailing Alaska, ranked by our Vessel Class grade.

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◆Which ship is right for you◆
Top of the class
Silver Moon
This Small ship from Silversea Cruises leads every Alaska vessel on our grade.
Travelers' favorite
4.6
Viking Venus
Highest review score in the region: 4.6/5 across 326 published reviews.
Best for families
Disney Wonder
The top-graded Alaska ship that earns our family tag on its own data.
◆Best ships sailing Alaska◆
#1
Silver Moon
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (596 guests) · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#4
Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (746 guests) · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
4.0Reviews
#7
Viking Venus
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Recently refreshed · Adults-only
Vessel
4.6Reviews
#8
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (746 guests) · refit 2023 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury
Vessel
3.9Reviews
#15
Viking Orion
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Adults-only
Vessel
4.4Reviews
#17
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line · Luxury
Large resort ship (2,092 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.7Reviews
#25
Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,918 guests) · refit 2023 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#38
Sky Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,660 guests) · refit 2023 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#43
Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,560 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#46
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,850 guests) · refit 2026 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
4.1Reviews
#48
Royal Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,600 guests) · refit 2018
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#61
Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary
Large resort ship (3,776 guests) · refit 2024 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.2Reviews
#68
Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International · Contemporary
Large resort ship (4,180 guests) · refit 2024 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.2Reviews
#70
Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International · Contemporary
Large resort ship (4,180 guests) · refit 2026 · Recently refreshed
Vessel
3.3Reviews
#71
Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages · Premium
Large resort ship (2,700 guests) · new in 2025 · Recently refreshed · Adults-only
Vessel
3.9Reviews
◆Ports you’ll visit◆
Seattle
Emerald City of market stalls and ferries with Mount Rainier on the horizon.
Heads up: Pier 91 is not downtown; only Pier 66 lets you walk to Pike Place.
At Sea
Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord
Skagway
The White Pass railway climbs from tidewater to the Yukon in one gasping hour.
Juneau
Humpbacks breach offshore while Mendenhall Glacier glows blue at the trailhead.
Heads up: Mendenhall Glacier is a 30-min bus ride, not walkable from the ship.
Ketchikan
Totem poles and rainforest creeks in Alaska's first city of salmon.
Victoria
San Francisco
Prince Rupert
Ketchikan (Ward Cove)
Sitka
Cruise Endicott Arm Fjord
◆When to go◆
Alaska's cruise season runs early May to late September. May and September are cheaper and quieter with a chance of cooler, wetter days; June through August is peak for long daylight, wildlife and the best odds of clear glacier views. Ships don't sail Alaska in winter.
Aug 202629 sailingsSep 202634 sailingsOct 20262 sailings2027-0577 sailingsOct 20274 sailings2028-043 sailings2026-0825 sailings2029-063 sailingsMay 202820 sailings2027-08125 sailings2029-041 sailingsJun 202813 sailings2028-0820 sailingsAug 2027299 sailingsApr 20283 sailings2029-082 sailings2027-041 sailingsJun 2027284 sailings2029-055 sailingsSep 202794 sailings2028-099 sailings2027-06108 sailings2026-0914 sailings2028-0619 sailingsAug 20282 sailings2028-0511 sailingsMay 2027252 sailingsJul 20287 sailings2028-0719 sailings2027-07120 sailings2027-0925 sailingsJul 2027306 sailingsApr 20279 sailings2029-071 sailings
◆Common questions◆
When is the best time to cruise Alaska?

Alaska's cruise season runs early May to late September. May and September are cheaper and quieter with a chance of cooler, wetter days; June through August is peak for long daylight, wildlife and the best odds of clear glacier views. Ships don't sail Alaska in winter.

How long are Alaska cruises?

The Alaska sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 5 to 49 nights.

Which ports do Alaska cruises visit?

Tracked Alaska itineraries call at Seattle, At Sea, Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan.

What is the best cruise ship in Alaska?

Silver Moon (Silversea Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #1 in our fleet-wide ranking.

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