Seabourn Alaska Cruise Deals

Alaska’s cruise season runs from May to September, with each month offering a slightly different experience. May and early June bring snow-capped mountains and the first humpback whales returning from Hawaii. July and August are peak season, with the warmest weather, the most reliable wildlife sightings and the busiest ports. September brings quieter ships, active humpbacks feeding before they migrate south, and some of the most rewarding light for photography.

Yes. Alaska combines spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and straightforward travel logistics, making it one of the easiest ways to experience Seabourn for the first time. The blend of glacier cruising, fascinating ports and optional Ventures by Seabourn excursions offers plenty of variety, while the all-inclusive nature of the experience ensures a relaxed and comfortable journey throughout.

Seabourn Encore is the line’s dedicated Alaska ship, operating the entire programme between May and September each year. She carries up to 600 guests in all-suite accommodation with private verandas, making her one of the smaller ocean ships in the Alaska market and able to call at the smaller harbours of the Inside Passage that larger vessels often pass by.

Most Seabourn Alaska voyages depart from Vancouver, with selected sailings beginning or ending in Juneau. Direct flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver take around nine hours. For 2028, a small number of voyages also depart from Whittier in southern Alaska, opening up Prince William Sound and the more remote glaciers of the Kenai Peninsula.

Seabourn Alaska voyages typically range from seven to fifteen nights. The seven-night itineraries focus on either the Inside Passage round-trip from Vancouver or one-way sailings between Vancouver and Juneau. The 14 and 15-night voyages combine the Inside Passage with extended scenic cruising at the major glaciers and additional port calls. For travellers with more time, longer voyages link Alaska with Japan and the wider Pacific, creating a rare opportunity to experience multiple regions in a single journey.

A Seabourn Alaska cruise is fully all-inclusive. Your fare covers every dining venue, fine wines, premium spirits and champagne throughout the ship, gratuities, 24-hour in-suite dining, and scenic glacier cruising as standard on every itinerary. A complimentary Seabourn all-weather jacket is included for guests to keep, making scenic glacier-viewing days on deck more comfortable regardless of the conditions.

Ventures by Seabourn is the line’s optional expedition-style excursion programme, led by an onboard Expedition Team of naturalists and guides. In Alaska, activities range from Zodiac exploration of the Inian Islands and Sawyer Glacier to guided hikes at Rainbow Falls in Wrangell and brown-bear viewing at Anan Creek. Bookings are made on board and supplements vary by activity.

Every Seabourn Alaska sailing includes glacier viewing as standard, with itineraries rotating between Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay (the largest tidewater glacier in North America), Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm with their narrow fjords and hanging glaciers, and Glacier Bay National Park. Access to Glacier Bay is carefully controlled by the National Park Service, making itineraries that include it particularly sought after.

Yes. Our Seabourn Cruise & Stay packages can combine your voyage with flights, transfers and pre- or post-cruise stays in Vancouver, Anchorage or Denali National Park. A few days at Denali takes you beyond the coastline and into the vast interior wilderness, with rail journeys and wilderness lodges among the most rewarding extensions. Speaking to our Voyage Consultants is the best way to plan a Cruise & Stay around your specific voyage.

Layering works best in Alaska, where the weather can change quickly across a single day. Thermal base layers, fleeces or mid-layers, and a waterproof outer shell over the all-weather jacket Seabourn provides will cover most conditions. Good walking shoes, sunglasses and a hat are essential, as is a pair of binoculars for wildlife viewing. Smart-casual evening wear is appropriate on board, with one or two more formal evenings per voyage.

Seabourn occupies the ultra-luxury end of the Alaska market, alongside lines such as Silversea, Regent Seven Seas and Crystal. The practical difference is the smaller ship size, the all-suite accommodation, the fully all-inclusive fare structure, and the Ventures by Seabourn programme, which offers expedition-style excursions not available on most luxury operators in the region. Seabourn’s smaller ships also allow for a more immersive experience in the Inside Passage, with access to ports and anchorages that are often impractical for larger vessels. We’re happy to discuss how Seabourn compares to other Alaska options based on your specific preferences.