VIDEO: Virgin Voyages Alaska: The Pros, Cons & What Surprised Us
Virgin Voyages Alaska pros and cons, new Alaska-only entertainment, shore excursions, and why this itinerary feels different from Norway and Iceland.
Virgin Voyages brings its adults-only style to Alaska with Alaska-focused entertainment, local experiences, and a few practical adjustments for colder weather. This video looks at what works well, where the experience can feel less suited to the destination, and what to consider when choosing an Alaska sailing.
What We Cover
- Virgin Voyages in Alaska
- What makes the Alaska experience different from the line’s Caribbean and Mediterranean sailings
- Alaska-specific Happenings Cast roles, including The Naturalist and The Lumberjack
- Learn about the Alaska-focused Happenings Cast roles
- The highlights
- Wildlife and scenery visible from the ship, including whales, eagles, sea lions, and otters
- Live nature commentary and wildlife alerts
- Cold-weather adjustments, from heated seating to blankets and The Snug’s overhead heaters
- Alaska-themed food, drinks, activities, and entertainment
- Explore Alaska Happenings events
- Shore Things and port experiences
- Ketchikan, Sitka, and Prince Rupert excursions
- Wildlife encounters, the Great Lumberjack Show, nature hikes, fjord cruising, and local guides
- See more from Virgin Voyages’ Alaska season
- Things to consider before booking
- Limited indoor spaces for scenic viewing during cold or rainy weather
- Why scenic cruising and special programming can be easy to miss
- How the itinerary’s Canadian stop can limit the number of Alaska ports
- Optional excursion costs, including glacier-focused experiences
