As Alaska cruising ramps up for the season, longer, more in-depth itineraries continue to resonate with travellers looking to maximise their time overseas.
Viking’s Alaska program reflects this, with sailings designed for a more considered pace, offering additional time in region and access to more ports.
Viking’s highly anticipated Alaska season commences with the 23-day North Pacific Passage itinerary, departing May 25 from Tokyo aboard the Viking Orion.
The sailing explores Japan and Canada alongside Alaska, and will operate two additional departures this season, with the final departing September 23.
Viking’s signature 11-day Alaska & the Inside Passage itinerary begins May 27 from Vancouver on the Viking Venus, with 22 departures scheduled across the season, with the final departing September 13.
Why Viking in Alaska?
- More time in destination: while much of the market is centred on seven-night sailings, Viking’s 11-day Alaska & the Inside Passage voyage allows for additional ports and a more balanced pace. This allows for broader exploration of the region with more time onshore to experience each destination, including greater opportunities for wildlife encounters, without feeling rushed.
- Included shore excursions: one complimentary excursion in every port ensures guests have a guided introduction to each destination, removing some of the guesswork and extra cost typically associated with planning time ashore.
- Smaller ships, closer access: purpose-built small ships can navigate narrower waterways and dock closer to town centres, allowing for a more direct and less congested experience of Alaska’s coastal communities and fjords.
- Onboard historians adding depth and context: onboard historians and lecturers provide deeper insight into the region, from Indigenous cultures and early exploration to wildlife and glacial landscapes, helping to connect what guests see ashore with a broader understanding of place.
- More ways to extend the journey: longer sailings naturally pair with pre- and post-cruise extensions, giving guests the flexibility to turn the trip into a more comprehensive holiday, whether through guided journeys like the Rocky Mountaineer Journey or Denali Explorer, or additional time in gateway cities like Vancouver and Anchorage.
Longer voyages
Also available for clients seeking extended travel:
- 37-day Far East & Alaska
- 79-day Australia, Asia & Alaska
Forward Planning
Looking ahead, sailings for the 2028 Alaska season is now open, offering advisors strong forward planning opportunities for clients, including access to preferred departure dates, broader availability and the chance to secure key itineraries early.
Viking will also host a Virtual Explorer Session on Alaska & the Inside Passage on June 25, giving agents and clients the opportunity to explore the itinerary in detail via an expert-led presentation.
