Three Ways To Sail Alaska
let's find your perfect voyage7–13 Nights · Inside Passage & Denali · 2027–2028 Departures
I've had so much fun putting Alaska options together for you! Below are three real itineraries I pulled — a gorgeous Princess sailing with a Sanctuary Balcony suite, and two Celebrity Solstice routes, one a quick week at sea and the other a full land-and-sea adventure up through Denali and Fairbanks. Take your time comparing ships, dates, and what's included below — there's no wrong answer here, just different flavors of an incredible trip. Questions any time, always.
Quick Compare
A fast look side by side — jump to any option below for the full day-by-day itinerary.
| Option | Ship | Dates | Length | Stateroom | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Princess | Aug 27 – Sep 3, 2028 | 7 Nights | Sanctuary Balcony | $7,670 | View ↓ |
| 2 | Celebrity Solstice | May 7 – 20, 2027* | 13 Nights (cruise + tour) | Sunset Concierge Class | $10,023.26* | View ↓ |
| 3 | Celebrity Solstice | Jul 2 – 9, 2027* | 7 Nights | Sunset Veranda | $4,987.50* | View ↓ |
*Options 2 & 3 are 2027 sailings — see the note below.
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| Day 1 | Seattle, WA | Depart 3:00 PM |
| Day 2 | At Sea | — |
| Day 3 | Ketchikan, AK | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Day 4 | Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier (Scenic Cruising) | 5:00 – 9:00 AM |
| Day 4 | Juneau, AK | 12:30 – 9:00 PM |
| Day 5 | Skagway, AK | 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Day 6 | At Sea | — |
| Day 7 | Victoria, BC | 7:00 – 11:59 PM |
| Day 8 | Seattle, WA | Arrive 7:00 AM |
| Total Fare ($3,835 avg/person) | $7,670.00 |
$500 non-refundable deposit to confirm · Final payment due May 29, 2028
Celebrity Solstice
| Day 1 | Vancouver, BC | Depart 4:00 PM |
| Day 2 | Inside Passage — Day at Sea | — |
| Day 3 | Ketchikan (Ward Cove), AK | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Day 4 | Sitka, AK | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Day 5 | Icy Strait Point, AK | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Day 6 | Juneau, AK | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Day 7 | Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), AK | 7:30 – 11:00 AM |
| Day 8 | Seward, AK | Arrive 6:00 AM |
| Day 8–9 | Seward — Resurrection Bay wildlife cruise, optional Exit Glacier hike (Overnight: Seward Windsong Lodge) | Land Tour |
| Day 10 | Anchorage — via motor coach, Anchorage Museum (Overnight: Anchorage Marriott) | Land Tour |
| Day 11 | Talkeetna — Wilderness Express glass-domed railcar, optional flightseeing (Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge) | Land Tour |
| Day 12–13 | Denali — Natural History Tour, optional guided hike (Overnight: Denali Park Village) | Land Tour |
| Day 14 | Fairbanks — via motor coach, Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler (Athabascan village & sled-dog camp) (Overnight: Pike's Waterfront Lodge), then return flights | Land Tour |
| Total Fare (2027 rate, for reference) | $10,023.26 |
Deposit & final payment date: TBD — pending Celebrity's 2028 Alaska pricing (releases Sept 1)
| Fri 7/2 | Vancouver, BC | Depart |
| Sat 7/3 | Inside Passage | Day at Sea |
| Sun 7/4 | Sitka, AK | — |
| Mon 7/5 | Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier | Scenic Cruising |
| Tue 7/6 | Icy Strait Point, AK | — |
| Wed 7/7 | Juneau, AK | — |
| Thu 7/8 | Hubbard Glacier | Cruising |
| Fri 7/9 | Seward, AK | Arrive |
| Total Fare (2027 rate, for reference) | $4,987.50 |
Deposit & final payment date: TBD — pending Celebrity's 2028 Alaska pricing (releases Sept 1)
Good to Know
- How Pricing Works: Option 1 is current 2028 Princess pricing and ready to book. Options 2 & 3 are 2027 Celebrity pricing shown only so we can compare ships and itineraries — I'll send updated 2028 numbers the moment Celebrity releases them on September 1.
- Deposit & Final Payment: Option 1's $500 non-refundable deposit holds that Sanctuary Balcony suite, with final payment due May 29, 2028. Celebrity's deposit and final payment terms will follow with 2028 pricing.
- Flights: Not yet included in any of these quotes — once we land on a favorite, I'll add flight options and share updated pricing.
- Pricing & Availability: Subject to change until a deposit is placed. Alaska staterooms — especially Sanctuary suites — tend to sell out early in the season.
Let's Find Your Alaska
i can't wait for you to goI loved putting these together for you. Whenever you're ready — questions, a favorite you're leaning toward, or just a "let's do it" — reach out and I'll take it from here.
Let's Get StartedPricing and deposit terms vary by option — see each card above
