Oceania Cruises’ 2027 Alaska season will feature seven-, 10- and 11-day voyages aboard Oceania Riviera from Seattle and Vancouver, pairing glacier scenery with shore experiences focused on food, local culture and outdoor adventure.
The programme provides a choice of week-long Seattle round trips, longer Alaska itineraries and land extensions in Alaska and western Canada.
A separate 27-day Vancouver–Tokyo voyage adds an option for travellers looking to combine Alaska with a Pacific crossing to Japan.
Alaska sailings at a glance
The Alaska departures run from May to September 2027, with routes from ports such as Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Wrangell, Klawock, Haines and Icy Strait Point. Scenic cruising varies by itinerary and includes the Inside Passage and Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords.
- Seven-day voyages: Visions of Alaska sails round trip from Seattle on 24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July; and 5 August. Calls include Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Victoria.
- Longer voyages: Ten- and 11-day departures include Seattle round trips and sailings between Seattle and Vancouver, with the highlighted departures running from 13 May to 2 September.
- Vancouver–Tokyo voyage: Glaciers, Geishas & Gyoza departs on 13 September for 27 days. The itinerary includes Hubbard Glacier and calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point and Anchorage via Whittier before crossing to Japan.
Alaska through food, culture and adventure
For those interested in culinary experiences, active exploration or local history, shore excursions include:
- Ketchikan oyster farm and cooking class: A chef-led visit to Hump Island Oyster Company’s floating farm includes an introduction to oyster and kelp cultivation, tastings and a 60-minute hands-on seafood cooking class. Groups are limited to 18 guests.
- Ketchikan crab fishing tour: Guests sail aboard a king crab boat featured in Deadliest Catch, watching fishermen haul crab pots and getting a chance to hold the catch.
- Juneau glacier adventures: Options include a helicopter flight and dog sledding near Mendenhall Glacier, or a floatplane trip followed by packrafting and a hike on Norris Glacier.
- Cultural experiences: A Skagway walking tour explores local history and the Red Onion Saloon’s Brothel Museum, while a metal art class in Sitka lets guests create a sculpture to take home.
Land extensions for a longer trip
Extend the cruise with rail journeys, national parks or a Vancouver stay.
- Discover Denali: A three-night pre-cruise programme combining Anchorage and Denali National Park with a Deluxe Dome Rail journey.
- Rocky Mountaineer: Western Wonderland: Seven nights across Calgary, Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver, including two days in glass-dome railcars and visits to Lake Louise, Yoho National Park and the Spiral Tunnels.
- Vancouver: City, Sea & Summits, a three-night programme covering city and waterfront sights, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, a gondola ride above Howe Sound, a False Creek cruise and Granville Island.