Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruises

Northbound Alaska Cruises are one way voyages that begin in Vancouver or Seattle, and travel north through the Gulf of Alaska and end in the northernmost cities of Seward, Whittier or Anchorage, Alaska.

Northbound Alaska Glacier Cruises

While there are similarities between a a roundtrip Inside Passage Cruise and a one-way Glacier cruise, there are a number of differences as well. These provide unique benefits which give you a chance to enjoy more of Alaska.

Since Northbound Alaska Glacier cruises are one way trips, your cruise will not repeat its route by doing a U-turn back to the orginal departure port. Each day can provide a new opportunity to see glaciers, mountains, wildlife and scenery without repeating a segment of your journey.

Just like an Inside Passage Cruise, Northbound Alaska Cruises sail through the Inside Passage and up to Seward or Whittier, where passengers disembark the ship. Depending on the cruise line and ship, Alaska Glacier Cruise passengers not only visit the same ports and attractions they would've seen on the Inside Passage Cruise, but they may also visit College Fjord for breathtaking glacier views, or Valdez for yet another day in port.

Compared to a roundtrip Alaska Inside passage cruise, Northbound Alaska cruises have fewer days at sea. This also allow you to spend more days in Alaska ports or National Glacier Parks. If you only have a week and want maximum glacier viewing and time on land, this is your best choice for an Alaska Cruise Vacation.

Depending on your cruise line and ship, these cruises typically visit four or more of these ports and sights:

Juneau
Ketchikan
Skagway
Haines
Sitka
Vancouver
Glacier Bay National Park
Hubbard Glacier
College Fjord
Valdez
Seward / Whittier / Anchorage

Once the ship arrives in Seward or Whittier, passengers then motorcoach on to Anchorage where they will either fly home or continue on the land portion into the interior of Alaska as part of an Alaska Cruise Tour.

An overnight hotel stay in Anchorage after your cruise may be required in order to meet convenient flights schedules for your return flight home.

Pre-Cruise Options in Seattle or Vancouver

Another benefit of a Northbound Alaska cruise is the flexibility to fly into either Seattle or Vancouver to begin your cruise. Seattle is three and a half hours from Vancouver and there are a variety of transportation options including motorcoach and train to get you there. Both cities are so different, first time visitors could enjoy touring Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver before embarking on their cruise. Others may even consider a Victoria or Canadian Rockies rail package prior to their trip. These pre-cruise vacation options allow guests to enjoy active, land-based touring followed by a relaxing, leisurely cruise to the Anchorage area.

Post-Cruise Options

When guests disembark their ship in Seward or Whittier, they either fly home from Anchorage or extend their vacation with a tour into the Interior of Alaska. Most cruise lines operating Northbound Glacier Cruises offer a number of multi-day land tours to Anchorage, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks that include motorcoach transfers and domed rail cars. Read more about these Alaska Cruisetours on our website.

When to take an Alaska Glacier Cruise

The Alaska Cruise season begins in late April and continues through September. Whether you cruise when the Inside Passage is blanketed with spring wildflowers or ablaze with fall foliage, you'll be awed at Alaska's natural wonders. Spring whale migrations, fall bald eagle gatherings, winter trumpeter swans - exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities and substantial savings can be found during spring and fall.

Alaska Northbound Cruises Calendar
Popular Alaska Northbound Cruises

Month	Number of Cruises	From Price
May 2025	29 cruises	$549
Jun 2025	27 cruises	$648
Jul 2025	26 cruises	$652
Aug 2025	29 cruises	$632
Sep 2025	18 cruises	$718
May 2026	26 cruises	$718
Jun 2026	33 cruises	$787
Jul 2026	38 cruises	$550
Aug 2026	35 cruises	$778
Sep 2026	18 cruises	$793
May 2027	2 cruises	$5,299
Jun 2027	6 cruises	$5,499
Jul 2027	4 cruises	$5,499
Aug 2027	2 cruises	$5,299
Sep 2027	1 cruises	$4,999

7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier and Skagway Cruise from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Norwegian Jade Norwegian Cruise Line Avg rating 3.8 stars / 272 ratings 21 Sail Dates: 5/5; 5/19; 6/2; 6/16; 6/30; 7/14; 7/28; 8/11; 8/25; 9/22; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Whittier, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan - Ward Cove Alaska, Juneau, Skagway...	7 Nights	$550 per person (double occupancy)

14 Night Ultimate Denali Tour D3C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	14 Nights	$1,664 per person (double occupancy)

14 Night Ultimate Denali Tour D4C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	14 Nights	$1,619 per person (double occupancy)

12 Night Signature Denali Tour D1C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	12 Nights	$3,099 per person (double occupancy)

11 Night Signature Denali Tour D2C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Anchorage, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	11 Nights	$1,509 per person (double occupancy)

11 Night Signature Denali Tour D5C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	11 Nights	$1,359 per person (double occupancy)

10 Night Classic Denali Tour D7C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	10 Nights	$1,184 per person (double occupancy)

10 Night Signature Denali Tour D6C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Anchorage, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	10 Nights	$1,344 per person (double occupancy)

10 Night Signature Denali Tour D0C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	10 Nights	$1,859 per person (double occupancy)

9 Night Classic Denali Tour D8C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	9 Nights	$1,374 per person (double occupancy)

7 Night Glacier Discovery Northbound Cruise from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; 5/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Whittier, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	7 Nights	$599 per person (double occupancy)

7 Night Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruise from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 18 Sail Dates: 5/9; 5/23; 6/6; 6/20; 7/4; 7/18; 8/1; 8/15; 8/29; 5/8/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Seward, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	7 Nights	$1,015 per person (double occupancy)

7 Night Voyage of the Glaciers Northbound Cruise from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Coral Princess Princess Cruises Avg rating 4 stars / 322 ratings 17 Sail Dates: 5/14; 5/28; 6/11; 6/25; 7/9; 7/23; 8/6; 8/20; 9/3; 5/20/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Whittier, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Whittier	7 Nights	$549 per person (double occupancy)

13 Night Grand Heartland Adventure Cruisetour (Post Cruise) Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 16 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/20; 7/4; 7/18; 8/1; 8/15; 8/29; 5/8/26; 5/22/26; 6/5/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	13 Nights	$3,021 per person (double occupancy)

12 Night Alaska Mountain Medley Cruisetour (Post Cruise) Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 16 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/20; 7/4; 7/18; 8/1; 8/15; 8/29; 5/8/26; 5/22/26; 6/5/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Anchorage, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	12 Nights	$2,455 per person (double occupancy)

11 Night Majestic Tundra Explorer Cruisetour (Post Cruise) Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 16 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/20; 7/4; 7/18; 8/1; 8/15; 8/29; 5/8/26; 5/22/26; 6/5/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	11 Nights	$2,177 per person (double occupancy)

13 Night Premium Grand Heartland Adventure Cruisetour (Post Cruise) Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 15 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/20; 7/4; 7/18; 8/1; 8/15; 8/29; 5/22/26; 6/5/26; 6/19/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	13 Nights	$4,082 per person (double occupancy)

13 Night The Great Frontier Expedition Cruisetour (Post Cruise) Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 15 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/20; 7/4; 7/18; 8/1; 8/15; 5/8/26; 5/22/26; 6/5/26; 6/19/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	13 Nights	$2,671 per person (double occupancy)

10 Night Premium Talkeetna Treasures Cruisetour (Post Cruise) Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 15 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/20; 7/4; 7/18; 8/1; 8/15; 8/29; 5/22/26; 6/5/26; 6/19/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Anchorage, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	10 Nights	$2,294 per person (double occupancy)

13 Night Homer Discovery and Heartland Wildlife Cruisetour (Post Cruise) Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 12 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/20; 7/4; 7/18; 8/1; 8/15; 6/5/26; 6/19/26; 7/3/26; 7/17/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Anchorage, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	13 Nights	$2,865 per person (double occupancy)

10 Night Talkeetna Treasures Cruisetour (Post Cruise) Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises Avg rating 4.1 stars / 430 ratings 12 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/20; 7/18; 5/8/26; 5/22/26; 6/5/26; 6/19/26; 7/3/26; 7/17/26; 7/31/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Anchorage, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point...	10 Nights	$1,706 per person (double occupancy)

7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier and Skagway Cruise from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Norwegian Jade Norwegian Cruise Line Avg rating 3.8 stars / 272 ratings 11 Sail Dates: 5/5; 5/19; 6/2; 6/16; 6/30; 7/14; 7/28; 8/11; 8/25; 9/22; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Whittier, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan - Ward Cove Alaska, Juneau, Skagway...	7 Nights	$550 per person (double occupancy)

18 Night Denali and Yukon Tour Y1C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.2 stars / 295 ratings 9 Sail Dates: 5/18; 6/1; 6/15; 6/29; 7/13; 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	18 Nights	$3,424 per person (double occupancy)

18 Night Denali and Yukon Tour Y1C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Noordam Holland America Line Avg rating 4 stars / 518 ratings 9 Sail Dates: 5/11; 5/25; 6/8; 6/22; 7/6; 7/20; 8/3; 8/17; 8/31; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	18 Nights	$3,589 per person (double occupancy)

17 Night Denali and Yukon Tour Y1C Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver	Duration	Priced from
Westerdam Holland America Line Avg rating 4.1 stars / 564 ratings 9 Sail Dates: 5/10/26; 5/24/26; 6/7/26; 6/21/26; 7/5/26; 7/19/26; 8/2/26; 8/16/26; 8/30/26; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ending Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord...	17 Nights	$4,239 per person (double occupancy)

Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruises

Northbound Alaska Glacier Cruises

Pre-Cruise Options in Seattle or Vancouver

Post-Cruise Options

When to take an Alaska Glacier Cruise

$550

$1,664

$1,619

$3,099

$1,509

$1,359

$1,184

$1,344

$1,859

$1,374

$599

$1,015

$549

$3,021

$2,455

$2,177

$4,082

$2,671

$2,294

$2,865

$1,706

$550

$3,424

$3,589

$4,239

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