Alaska cruises 2028

Alaska and beyond: where these 2028 sailings go

Alaska in 2028 is the focus here, but the sailings stretch further than the Inside Passage. The bulk of what is on offer is Alaska and West Canada ocean cruising, with a sizeable share of transpacific crossings that weave between North America and Asia. A small number of USA West Coast voyages round out the programme. Itineraries run from short 4-night introductions to epic 140-night voyages, and the median is 9 nights — long enough to feel properly at sea, short enough to suit a first visit to the region. Just over half are one-way sailings, so a number of voyages finish in a different city from where they begin; a short domestic flight connects the two ends, and our team can book that leg alongside everything else.

Which regions are on offer?

Alaska and West Canada

This is where the majority of 2028 sailings concentrate, and it is easy to see why. Alaska cruising delivers glacier scenery, dramatic fjords and wildlife encounters on a scale that few destinations can match. Most sailings depart from Vancouver, Canada or Seattle, with a smaller number boarding at Seward or Whittier in Alaska itself. Round-trip sailings return you to your starting point; one-way itineraries often pair Vancouver with Seward or Whittier, finishing deep inside Alaska — a domestic flight home from Anchorage is a natural addition, and we can arrange it. If you are flying in from another Australian state or from interstate, Vancouver and Seattle are straightforward connections, and we can build the international flights and a pre-cruise hotel night into the same booking.

Princess Cruises leads the field for Alaska 2028 sailings, making it the most popular line for this destination. Princess Cruises has decades of history in these waters, and the Princess 2028 programme reflects that depth. Holland America Line is another Alaska specialist with strong 2028 availability, sailing routes through the region that the line has run for generations. Norwegian Cruise Line brings a freestyle approach — no fixed dining times, no dress codes — while Royal Caribbean offers larger ships with a wide range of on-board activities alongside the glacier scenery. For guests seeking a quieter, more intimate experience, Seabourn and Explora Journeys both sail Alaska in 2028 with small-ship luxury at the fore.

Transpacific sailings

A significant portion of the 2028 departures are transpacific crossings that link North America with Asia. These longer voyages — some extending well beyond the median 9 nights — suit travellers who want to combine Alaska or the West Coast with ports in Japan. Transpacific cruises commonly conclude in Tokyo, with the Yokohama port serving greater Tokyo, and they represent a genuine opportunity to turn a single holiday into a two-continent journey. We can book the return flights from Tokyo as part of the same package, so neither end of the voyage is left hanging.

Which cruise lines are sailing Alaska in 2028?

Six cruise lines dominate the 2028 Alaska and transpacific programme. Princess Cruises carries the largest number of sailings, followed by Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Explora Journeys, Royal Caribbean and Seabourn. Further options come from Oceania Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. That spread means everything from mainstream family-friendly ships to ultra-luxury boutique vessels is represented in a single destination season.

Ships sailing Alaska in 2028

Norwegian Joy — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Joy is built around freedom. Slip past the key-card barrier into The Haven and you find butler service, a private pool and an atmosphere of calm that sits entirely apart from the wider ship. Prefer to eat when the mood takes you? Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro and La Cucina are open on your schedule — no fixed tables, no dress code. If you are travelling solo, Studio cabins connect to a private Living Room lounge that Norwegian Cruise Line designed specifically for independent travellers.

Norwegian Joy cabin grades include:

• Family Inside cabin — 12.5 m², sleeps 4, with 2 Pullman beds in addition to the double bed, ideal for families who need the space without the premium
• Ocean-view cabin O4 — 22.3 m², sleeps 5, with a large sea-view window that brings natural daylight into the cabin
• Balcony cabin B6 — 30.8 m², sleeps 4, with a 14 m² private balcony — nearly 5 times the outdoor space of a standard balcony
• Family suite SP — 47.6 m², sleeps 6, the roomiest of the standard suite categories
• The Haven Premier Owner’s Suite — 197.9 m², sleeps 8, with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms plus a guest toilet

See the full layout on the Norwegian Joy cabins and deck plans page.

Seabourn Encore — Seabourn

Seabourn Encore is the choice for travellers who want Alaska without compromise. The design is understated in the way of a five-star hotel — nothing shouts, everything works — and complementary elegant dining is included across the ship. The Grand Wintergarden Suite GR is the flagship cabin: approximately 115–120 m² of living space with a private hot tub, significantly larger than the Owner’s Suites at 67 m² or the Penthouse Spa Suite at 83 m². For a full picture of what is available, the Seabourn Encore cabins and deck plans page has every grade and size.

Riviera — Oceania Cruises

Riviera carries just 1,250 guests, which means you are never fighting for a table or a sun lounger. The food is the headline act: menus across 6 restaurants were inspired by Jacques Pépin and are all included in your fare. The on-board cooking school is genuinely one of a kind at sea — a practical lesson in the cuisine of wherever the ship happens to be. Explore the full cabin range on the Riviera cabins and deck plans page.

Silver Muse — Silversea

Silver Muse delivers the signature Silversea approach: personal, exclusive service in an environment that does not need to announce itself. The on-board atmosphere is unhurried and the service-to-guest ratio is deliberately high. See the available grades on the Silver Muse cabins and deck plans page.

Anthem of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas brings Royal Caribbean’s large-ship energy to the Alaska run. A wide range of dining venues, on-board activities and entertainment options means there is plenty to fill the sea days between glacier viewings. The Anthem of the Seas cabins and deck plans page covers every grade from interior cabins to suites.

Other ships sailing this route

Further ships on these 2028 sailings include Serenade of the Seas (Royal Caribbean — cabin plans), Seven Seas Splendor (Regent Seven Seas Cruises — cabin plans), Eurodam (Holland America Line — cabin plans), Viking Venus (Viking Ocean Cruises — cabin plans) and EXPLORA III (Explora Journeys). EXPLORA III’s standout cabin is the Owner’s Residence OR1 — a two-bedroom residence of 183 m² of living space with a 132 m² outdoor terrace, making it the largest unit on board. The full layout is on the EXPLORA III cabins and deck plans page.

What do Princess Cruises fares include?

Princess Cruises sails with 2 main fare tiers for the 2028 Alaska sailings:

• Princess Standard — the base cruise fare covering the sailing itself. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages covering beverages, Wi-Fi and gratuities are available to add on separately.
• Princess Plus — includes 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each with a daily limit of 15 drinks, MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating.

Our cruise experts can walk you through which tier suits your travel style, and whether adding Princess Premier is worth it for your specific sailing. See the full Princess Cruises 2028 programme for more.

What do Norwegian Cruise Line fares include?

Norwegian Cruise Line offers 3 fare levels for its Alaska 2028 sailings:

• Brochure (Just Cruise) — the lowest fare, cruise only, with no packages included.
• Free at Sea (NCLATSEA) — guests 1 and 2 receive a Beverage Package and a Specialty Dining Package, plus a Wi-Fi Package and Shore Excursion Credits of US$50 per port.
• Free at Sea Plus (NCLATSEAPLUS) — the Premium Beverage Package, a Specialty Dining Package, internet and shore excursion credits, applying to all guests on the reservation. The number of specialty dining meals scales with the length of the voyage.

Browse the full Norwegian Cruise Line fleet or explore Norwegian Cruise Line’s Europe 2028 sailings if you are weighing up more than one destination.

When is the Alaska cruise season in 2028?

Alaska’s cruise season runs through the warmer months, broadly from spring into early autumn, when glacier scenery is accessible and the longer daylight hours give you more time on deck. Sailings in the 2028 Alaska and West Canada programme are spread across this window, with transpacific crossings available across a wider range of departure dates given their longer voyage lengths. If you have a specific month in mind, our cruise experts can filter to what is available then — and pairing an Alaska sailing with a few nights in Vancouver or a few days in Tokyo before or after is exactly the kind of thing our DreamAway Packages are designed for.

Which ports can I sail from?

The majority of 2028 Alaska sailings depart from Vancouver or Seattle. Both are accessible on a direct or one-stop international flight from Australia’s east coast capitals, and we can include that flight — along with a pre-cruise hotel — in a single booking. A smaller number of voyages depart from Seward or Whittier in Alaska; these typically require a positioning flight into Anchorage, which we can arrange. Transpacific sailings also use Yokohama (Tokyo) as an embarkation or disembarkation point, making it straightforward to extend your holiday with time in Japan on either side.

Are there discounts on Alaska 2028 cruises?

Many of the 2028 Alaska sailings carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. Discounts reach up to 40% on one departure, though that headline figure applies to a single sailing; most reduced fares sit around 10% off. Fare types such as early-saver promotions, last-minute offers and BOGO-style deals appear throughout the year, and availability shifts constantly. The best way to make sure you are seeing the sharpest price is to speak to one of our cruise experts, who monitor fare movements across all the lines. Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find a lower price for the same sailing and cabin grade elsewhere, we will match it.

Make it a holiday, not just a cruise

Almost all of these sailings depart from ports in Canada, the United States or Japan, which means a flight from Australia is part of the picture for most travellers. Rather than treating the cruise as a standalone booking and arranging everything else yourself, our team can put the entire holiday on one itinerary — international flights, a hotel in Vancouver or Seattle the night before boarding, transfers to the pier, tours at the ports you visit, and insurance. That is what our DreamAway Packages do: take a cruise that already appeals and turn it into a fully joined-up trip.

If you are also considering other 2028 destinations, the full 2028 cruises programme covers every region we sell for that year, and our experts can compare itineraries side by side.

For travellers weighing up Pacific itineraries more broadly, Princess Cruises Around Australia 2028 and the Princess 2027–2028 season launch are good starting points. If Royal Caribbean’s Alaska options appeal, you might also look at Royal Caribbean sailings from Sydney and Royal Caribbean from Brisbane for context on what the line offers across its Pacific programme. Princess fans departing from Australia’s east coast may find Princess Cruises from Brisbane or Princess Cruises to Tasmania worth a look alongside the Alaska options.

Prices for 2028 Alaska sailings start from A$909 pp*. To find the right sailing for your travel dates, group size and cabin preference, speak to our cruise experts or browse the full Alaska cruise destination guide.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.