Four Royal Caribbean cruise ships will explore the waters and landscapes of Alaska in summer 2026, offering a wide variety of ways for travellers to discover the wonders of the Last Frontier.
Making its Alaska debut, Voyager of the Seas is will join the 2025 season’s newcomer, Anthem of the Seas; Serenade of the Seas; and Ovation of the Seas, which returns as the first of its kind with a lineup of multi-night Cruisetour experiences on land.
Vacationers can take in the rich wildlife, landscapes and cultures that make Alaska a sought-after destination with their pick of 7-night adventures from Seattle or 7- to 13-night getaways from Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada or Seward, Alaska. The new 2026 Alaska vacations open for general bookings today.
The sights, sounds and flavours of the Last Frontier, from majestic glaciers and fjords to charming towns and breathtaking wildlife like grizzly bears, humpback whales and bald eagles, headline the journey to picturesque destinations and views like Dawes Glacier, Endicott Arm, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway and Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska.
The memorable experiences extend from land to sea for travellers of all ages across thrills, ways to kick back, restaurants, bars, lounges, entertainment and more. Highlights include the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, waterslides, rock climbing walls, indoor and outdoor pools, and flavours from around the world that span sushi and sashimi, Italian, Mediterranean and more.
Alaska Summer 2026 Highlights
Voyager of the Seas will make its Alaska debut for Royal Caribbean in summer 2026. (Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean International)
Voyager of the Seas – From Seattle
For seven nights, vacationers can marvel at Alaska’s scenic landscapes as they venture to Dawes Glacier, Endicott Arm fjord, Juneau, Sitka and Skagway, as well as Icy Strait Point.
Ovation of the Seas – From Seward and Vancouver
Taking exploration to the next level, Ovation returns as the first in the Quantum Class lineup to offer Cruisetours, immersive overnight adventures on land. The alternating northbound and southbound vacations that start in Seward or Vancouver feature seven to 13 nights of awe-inspiring wonders in Juneau, Sitka and Skagway, and majestic views for miles in between like Hubbard Glacier, one of the state’s largest tidewater glaciers. Travellers can linger longer before or after with Cruisetour experiences like trekking the tundra wilderness, taking in views from glass-domed rail cars and meeting professional dog sledders and their teams.
Cruising is the ultimate way to see Alaska. (Photo Credit: Bruce Parkinson)
Anthem of the Seas – From Seattle
Anthem will head north again with 7-night vacations from Seattle to explore the state’s beauty, including the rich culture of Gold Rush-era town Skagway and the wildlife in Sitka, which can include whales, raptors and bears. Vacationers can also take in the stunning views of the fjords of Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier and the mountain-framed capital city of Juneau.
Serenade of the Seas – From Vancouver
Perfect for prime views of the ocean and the untouched landscapes, Serenade brings the outside in with acres of panoramic windows for vacationers to take in the sights in between destinations and passages like Icy Strait Point, the majestic Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and Tracy Arm fjord.