Oceania Cruises has released new details of its 2027 Alaska season, which will include seven-, ten-, and eleven-day cruises aboard the Oceania Riviera, departing from Seattle and Vancouver. The itineraries will combine the region's most popular ports of call with more remote destinations inaccessible to larger ships.
As a complement to this program, the company will also offer a 27-day trip from Vancouver to Tokyo, connecting two of the most iconic destinations in the Pacific.
Jason Montague, Director of Luxury at Oceania Cruises, emphasized that an Alaskan cruise offers the opportunity to discover some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes, combining daytime adventures with the comfort of the Oceania Riviera. The cuisine, cocktails, and the option to admire the scenery from a private balcony complete an experience that blends Alaska's natural beauty with the relaxed luxury that characterizes the company.
On land, passengers can explore fishing communities, sites steeped in the heritage of Alaska Native peoples, and river and marine landscapes surrounded by glaciers. Ports of call include Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Wrangell, Klawock, and Haines.
The excursion program includes helicopter flights to the Mendenhall Glacier, dog sledding experiences, whale and wildlife watching, visits to floating oyster farms, king crab fishing trips, and gastronomic offerings organized by local professionals.
Featured Alaskan Itineraries for 2027
Among the planned tours aboard the Oceania Riviera, the following proposals stand out:
- Worlds of Wonder: An 11-day voyage from Vancouver to Seattle, departing May 13, 2027. It will sail through the Inside Passage and the glacial fjords of Holkham Bay, with stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Juneau, Wrangell, Klawock, and Victoria.
- Alaska Discoverer: a ten-day cruise departing from and arriving in Seattle on May 24, 2027. It includes sailing through the glacial fjords of Holkham Bay and stops in Ketchikan, Wrangell, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Klawock, and Victoria.
- Dramatic Alaska: an eleven-day itinerary from Seattle, departing on June 3, 2027. The route includes the glacial fjords of Holkham Bay and stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Wrangell, Klawock, and Victoria.
- Trails of Ice & Fire: a ten-day voyage from Seattle, departing June 14, 2027. It combines sailing through the Inside Passage and the glacial fjords of Holkham Bay with stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Haines, Wrangell, and Victoria.
- Visions of Alaska: a seven-day cruise departing from and returning to Seattle. Departures are scheduled for June 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, as well as August 5, 2027. The itinerary includes Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Sitka, and Victoria.
- Alaskan Dreamscapes: An eleven-day voyage from Seattle to Vancouver, departing August 12, 2027. It will sail through the glacial fjords of Holkham Bay and make stops in Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Juneau, Klawock, Wrangell, and Victoria.
- Gold Rush & Glaciers: Ten-day itinerary from Vancouver to Seattle, departing August 23, 2027. Includes sailing through the Inside Passage and the glacial fjords of Holkham Bay, plus stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Wrangell, and Victoria.
- Alaska Fjords & Forests: an eleven-day cruise from Seattle to Vancouver, departing on September 2, 2027. The itinerary includes the glacial fjords of Holkham Bay and stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Juneau, Klawock, Wrangell, and Victoria.
- Glaciers, Geishas & Gyoza: A 27-day journey from Vancouver to Tokyo, departing on September 13, 2027. The first part includes sailing in front of the Hubbard Glacier and stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point and Anchorage (Whittier), before continuing the journey to Japan.
Excursions to discover Alaska
The range of land-based activities will allow you to get closer to different aspects of Alaska's nature, culture, and traditions.
In Ketchikan, the Culinary Discovery Tour Chef-Led Oyster Farm and Onboard Cooking Class offers a visit to the Hump Island Oyster Company's floating farm, where you'll learn about oyster and kelp farming and sample their products. The experience concludes with a 60-minute hands-on seafood cooking class onboard, led by a chef instructor. Groups are limited to 18 participants.
Also in Ketchikan, the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour takes you through the Inside Passage aboard an authentic king crab fishing boat, famous for its appearance on the TV show Deadliest Catch. The fishermen demonstrate how to haul in the crab pots, and participants can observe and hold the day's catch.
In Juneau, passengers can take a helicopter tour to the vicinity of the Mendenhall Glacier, an ice tongue approximately 21 kilometers long, to enjoy a dog sledding experience with professional drivers. Another option combines a seaplane flight to a glacial lake, a trip in a small inflatable packraft, and a hike on the Norris Glacier, located in the Juneau Icefield.
In Skagway, the Ghosts and Goodtime Girls Historic Walking Tour takes you through the town's history with an actress dressed as a former madam. The tour concludes with a champagne toast and a guided visit to the Red Onion Saloon, a former brothel museum.
Meanwhile, in Sitka, the Salty Sitkan: Metal Art Class offers participants the chance to create a metal fish sculpture. The process begins with a piece cut using a computer-controlled plasma cutter, which is then worked with polishing tools, hammers, and heat until a finished piece is created to take home as a souvenir.
Land extensions before and after the cruise
Oceania Cruises also offers various land programs to enhance your experience in Alaska and its surroundings before or after your sea voyage.
The Discover Denali proposal allows you to delve deeper into the history and landscapes of the Alaskan interior through a three-night stay in Anchorage and Denali National Park, which includes a train tour on a train with panoramic glass-domed carriages.
For those wishing to explore Canada, the Rocky Mountaineer: Western Wonderland comprises seven nights and travels through Calgary, Banff, Kamloops, and Vancouver. It includes two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train, in carriages with glass roofs, as well as visits to Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, and the spiral tunnels of the Rocky Mountains.
Finally, Vancouver: City, Sea & Summits offers a three-night stay that combines the city's main urban and natural attractions. The program includes visits to its cultural landmarks and waterfront neighborhoods, a drive along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway, a gondola ride over Howe Sound, a boat trip on False Creek, and a visit to the lively Granville Island.
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