Alaska cruises in 2027

What is an Alaska cruise?

An Alaska cruise takes you along one of the world’s most dramatic coastlines — a landscape of glaciers calving into cold green water, forested fjords, and wildlife visible from the deck. Sailings range from 4-night tasters to voyages of more than 90 nights, with a median length of around 9 nights. The majority are ocean sailings, and the mix runs almost evenly between round-trip itineraries and one-way voyages, so there is a shape to suit most schedules.

The dominant region is Alaska and West Canada, which accounts for the bulk of what is on offer. A smaller but significant share are Transpacific sailings — longer voyages that connect Alaska to ports in Japan and beyond, ideal if you want to make the trip the centrepiece of a longer journey through Asia.

Why choose an Alaska cruise in 2027?

2027 brings a strong line-up of cruise lines to Alaskan waters. Princess Cruises leads with the most sailings, followed by Holland America Line — two lines with deep Alaska heritage and a wide range of itinerary lengths. Viking Cruises, Explora Journeys, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean all have strong programmes too. Prices start from A$740 pp*, so the range covers everything from value-focused sailings to full luxury expeditions.

If you are comparing 2026 and 2027 sailings side by side, our Alaska cruises 2026 page lists what is still available in the earlier year, which can be useful for last-minute planning.

Where do Alaska cruises sail from in 2027?

Seattle, Seward and Whittier are all active embarkation points, but Vancouver is the dominant departure port for Alaska in 2027 — more sailings begin there than anywhere else. If you are travelling from another Australian state, a domestic flight to Vancouver via a connecting gateway is typically the easiest route; our team can book that alongside the cruise so it all sits on one itinerary.

For Vancouver to Alaska cruises in 2027 specifically, we have a dedicated page that narrows the options down to that embarkation. San Francisco and Tokyo also appear as departure points, mainly for longer Transpacific itineraries.

One-way itineraries are common here — roughly half of all sailings are point-to-point. If your voyage ends in a different port from where it starts, a domestic flight connects the two cities; our team can add that return leg so it is never something you have to figure out alone.

Top Alaska cruise destinations for 2027

Alaska and West Canada

The core Alaska season concentrates sailings along the Inside Passage coastline, calling at ports such as Juneau and other Alaskan communities, with glaciers and dramatic scenery at the heart of every itinerary. Vancouver to Alaska cruise deals are among the most popular searches, and with good reason — the route is well served by multiple lines and lengths. Disembarkation ports spread across Vancouver, Seattle, Seward and Whittier, giving you genuine flexibility about where the voyage ends.

Transpacific sailings

A meaningful share of the 2027 programme consists of longer Transpacific voyages that extend the Alaska trip into a broader Pacific journey, with Tokyo among the disembarkation ports. These suit travellers who want to combine Alaska with time in Japan — and because we can book the hotels and transfers in Tokyo at the same time, it becomes a seamless two-destination holiday rather than two separate trips to organise.

Which cruise lines sail Alaska in 2027?

Princess Cruises is the most popular choice for Alaska in 2027. Ships like Coral Princess are well suited to the region — her relatively slim profile lets her reach narrower waterways and smaller ports that larger ships cannot access. On board, the Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat give you plenty of reasons to enjoy time at sea between port days. The Coral Princess cabins and deck plans page is worth a look when you are ready to choose a grade. Ruby Princess also sails Alaska itineraries in 2027.

Princess offers a choice of fare tiers. The Princess Standard fare is the base cruise price, covering the sailing itself. Stepping up to Princess Plus adds 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 with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a meaningful bundle for a longer voyage. See the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season launch page for the full line-up.

Holland America Line brings a well-established Alaska programme with a loyal following among experienced cruisers. Their itineraries tend to emphasise destination immersion and longer port stays.

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a choice of fare structures for Alaska. The base fare covers the sailing; their Free at Sea package adds a premium beverage package, a speciality dining package, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits — useful if you plan to eat across several restaurants and want drinks included. The Norwegian Joy sails Alaska itineraries in 2027; the Norwegian Joy cabins and deck plans can help you compare grades.

Royal Caribbean rounds out the mainstream options with 19 sailings in the 2027 Alaska programme.

Luxury and expedition options for Alaska 2027

Alaska is well served by smaller, more intimate ships that suit travellers looking for a quieter, more immersive experience.

Seabourn Encore brings Seabourn’s classical, understated luxury to the region — think the feel of a five-star hotel at sea, with complimentary elegant dining throughout your voyage. The largest suite aboard is the Grand Wintergarden Suite (grade GR), which runs to approximately 115 m² of living space, includes a private hot tub, and comfortably sleeps 4. By comparison, the Owner’s Suites measure 67 m² and the Penthouse Spa Suite 83 m². See the Seabourn Encore cabins and deck plans for the full range.

Explora Journeys operates 20 Alaska sailings in 2027, including voyages aboard Explora III. For travellers considering the most spacious accommodation afloat, the Owner’s Residence OR1 is a two-bedroom residence of 183 m² with a 132 m² outdoor terrace — nearly twice the size of a Cove Residence and the largest unit on board. The Explora III cabins and deck plans show the full selection.

Oceania Cruises brings Riviera to Alaska in 2027. With just 1,250 guests and close to 800 crew, the ratio is exceptional. All 6 of the ship’s gourmet restaurants — Polo Grill, Toscana, Jacques and more — are included in the fare, with no surcharges ever. And Riviera hosts the only cooking school at sea: The Culinary Center, where expert chefs run hands-on classes throughout the voyage. See the Riviera cabins and deck plans when you are comparing cabin grades.

Viking Cruises runs 23 Alaska sailings in 2027. Aboard Viking Orion — an all-suite, all-balcony ship — every guest has an outdoor space to watch the scenery pass. The Wintergarden, a light-filled space around the main pool, is a fine spot between port calls. The Viking Orion cabins and deck plans detail the suite categories. Viking Venus also sails 2027 Alaska voyages; Viking Venus cabins and deck plans are available too.

Luminara is another ship sailing on 2027 Alaska itineraries worth noting. Her Residential Suite (Resi) offers 87 m² of residence-style living, with terrace access from both the living area and the bedroom — a distinctive layout for a longer voyage. See the Luminara cabins and deck plans for the full picture.

The Azamara Pursuit also sails Alaska in 2027, operated by Azamara. The Azamara Pursuit cabins and deck plans are available if you want to explore what is on board.

How much do Alaska cruises cost in 2027?

Prices start from A$740 pp*, which covers shorter sailings in shared interior cabins. Across the range, discounts of up to 46% off the previously listed price for that cabin grade are available on select departures, though most reduced sailings carry a discount of around 11%. That top saving applies to a single departure, so it is worth checking individual sailings rather than assuming a page-wide reduction. Our cruise deals page is a useful starting point for comparing reductions across the fleet.

A large share of the sailings include all-inclusive fare elements — beverages, dining and Wi-Fi bundled in — which reduces what you spend on board and makes the overall cost easier to plan around.

How do Australians get to an Alaska cruise?

For most Australian travellers, an Alaska cruise in 2027 begins with an international flight — the majority of departures leave from Canadian or US ports, with some longer voyages also departing from Japan. That is not a complication so much as an opportunity: with a Cruise1st Package, we can wrap the flights, pre-cruise hotel, transfers and the cruise itself into one booking. You land, someone meets you, and the cruise takes over.

If you are flying via Tokyo for a Transpacific sailing, the same applies — we can build the Japan stay and transfers around the cruise so nothing is left for you to chase separately.

Whatever itinerary you choose, our Australian cruise experts — available seven days a week — will help you pick the cabin grade and fare inclusions that suit your travel style, then put it all on one booking.

Make it a holiday

We’re cruise specialists — every offer at Cruise1st is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our team can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your Alaska sailing, as a bundle or a fully custom holiday. Whether you want a straightforward fly-cruise or a longer trip that takes in a North American city before you board, we can put it together. Speak to our Australian cruise experts, seven days a week, or browse the full cruises range to see what else is sailing in 2027.

Thinking about other 2027 sailings while you plan? All 2027 cruises gives you the broadest view, or if Princess Cruises is on your radar, the Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 programme is worth comparing alongside an Alaska voyage. Travellers based in Sydney might also find cruises from Sydney in September 2027 a useful companion page for timing a departure. If a South Pacific trip appeals as an alternative, South Pacific cruises from Sydney in 2027 and New Zealand cruises 2027 are worth a look alongside Alaska. And for Royal Caribbean fans, the Royal Caribbean Christmas cruise 2027 Australia page covers the festive season programme.

Other 2027 sailings to consider

If you are weighing up Alaska against other destinations, Princess Cruises from Fremantle in 2027 and Princess Cruises to Tasmania in 2027 offer closer-to-home options with no international flight needed. For something further afield, Singapore to Sydney cruises in 2027 and Sydney to Hawaii cruises in 2027 make natural stepping-stones toward a longer Pacific journey. Royal Caribbean Christmas cruises 2026 in Australia and Royal Caribbean cruises from Brisbane 2027 are also worth comparing if the timing works better.

*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.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.