"This year is set to be one of the most momentous seasons for Alaska cruising in recent memory. In summer 2026, a surge of new ships and cruise lines will sail in Alaska for the first time, while well-established traveler-favorite vessels will make long-awaited returns to the region after years away. It's all leading to a sense of unprecedented excitement."
""Alaska is indeed hot in 2026," says Tom Baker, travel specialist and president of Cruise Center. "There has been a strong demand for closer-to-home cruising, and Alaska is the summer's hit. Many cruise lines are at 80% plus capacity for the entire season, which is May to September." With stunning coasts lined with calving glaciers and icy fjords, the very best Alaska cruise itineraries offer travelers the opportunity to be immersed"
Summer 2026 will be a momentous Alaska cruise season with many new ships and lines debuting and popular vessels returning after years away. Demand for closer-to-home cruising has driven high bookings, with many lines operating at more than 80% capacity for May through September. Travelers are seeking smaller ships, intimate experiences, and exceptional excursions. Alaska itineraries feature coasts with calving glaciers, icy fjords, Indigenous village cultural immersion, and wildlife viewing from stateroom balconies. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will debut Luminara, a 452-passenger superyacht with 225 suites and private balconies offering multiple 7- to 11-night voyages calling on Alaska and Canada ports.
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