Cruise itinerary
8-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle
8 nights · Alaska · 6 ports of call
8-night Alaska cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth, departing Seattle and calling at Sitka, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan and Victoria BC.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Queen Elizabeth
- Cruise line
- Cunard
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Alaska
- Departs
- Seattle
- Returns
- Seattle
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Seattle
A port city in Washington State on Puget Sound, framed by Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Seattle is a major gateway to Alaska cruises, known for Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the original Starbucks near the waterfront.
- Pike Place Market
- Space Needle
- Puget Sound
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Sitka
A small town on Baranof Island in southeast Alaska, once the capital of Russian America. Totem poles stand in the coastal national historical park, and the onion-domed cathedral and surrounding Tongass rainforest reflect its layered Tlingit and Russian past.
- Sitka National Historical Park
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Totem trail
- Day4
Glacier Bay
- Day5
Icy Strait Point
A private cruise destination near the Tlingit village of Hoonah on Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska, built around a restored 1930s salmon cannery. Forested trails, whale-rich waters and one of the world's longest ziplines draw visitors, with Glacier Bay close by.
- Restored cannery
- Whale watching
- ZipRider zipline
- Day6
Ketchikan
A southeast Alaska town built on stilts and boardwalks along the Tongass Narrows, long a centre of the salmon trade. It is known for the world's largest collection of totem poles and the historic boardwalk over Ketchikan Creek at Creek Street.
- Creek Street
- Totem poles
- Tongass Narrows
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Victoria BC
The capital of British Columbia, set on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in Canada. The Inner Harbour is framed by the ivy-clad Empress Hotel and the domed Parliament Buildings, with whale-watching boats and Butchart Gardens close at hand.
- Inner Harbour
- Butchart Gardens
- Empress Hotel
- Day9
Seattle
A port city in Washington State on Puget Sound, framed by Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Seattle is a major gateway to Alaska cruises, known for Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the original Starbucks near the waterfront.
- Pike Place Market
- Space Needle
- Puget Sound
Upcoming departures
- 1 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Alaska cruise calls at Seattle, Sitka, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan and Victoria BC.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Seattle.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Queen Elizabeth.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.