Virgin Voyages Previews 2026 Alaska Shore Things and Experiences
Virgin Voyages previews its 2026 Alaska season, featuring 250 shore things, 75 exclusive experiences, scenic glacier cruising, and authentic coastal ports.
Virgin Voyages has revealed more about its debut Alaska season, set to begin in May 2026 with Brilliant Lady. The cruise line is promising a fresh take on exploring the region, offering deeper routes, scenic glacier viewing, and more than 250 shore things — including 75 exclusive to Virgin Voyages.
Exploring Ports Less Traveled
Instead of following the usual routes, Virgin Voyages will call at authentic Alaskan and Canadian ports that highlight local culture and natural beauty.
- Prince Rupert, BC – A small Canadian port known for its wildlife, First Nations heritage, and access to the Great Bear Rainforest. Most lines sail past, but this stop lets guests experience local life and small-town charm.
- Sitka, Alaska – A mix of Tlingit and Russian-American history, with totem poles, sea otters, and puffins. This stop offers a quieter and more cultural perspective of Alaska’s coast.
- Icy Strait Point, Alaska – An Indigenous-owned destination that blends culture with adventure. Whale watching, brown bear sightings, and the world’s largest ZipRider make this a highlight of the season.
- Haines, Alaska (select sailings) – Known as the Bald Eagle Capital of the World, Haines offers river rafting, art galleries, and fewer crowds than nearby Skagway.
Our Glacier Days
Virgin Voyages has built scenic glacier cruising into every Alaska itinerary, offering extended time in two of the state’s most spectacular locations.
- Tracy Arm Fjord – A 30-mile fjord surrounded by sheer granite cliffs and waterfalls leading to the twin Sawyer Glaciers. It’s one of the most dramatic glacier routes in Alaska.
- Hubbard Glacier – The largest tidewater glacier in North America, stretching more than six miles wide. On longer sailings, Brilliant Lady will cruise close enough to see the glacier’s calving events up close.
Why Alaska with Virgin Voyages is Different
Virgin Voyages’ first Alaska season focuses on a more relaxed, immersive experience while maintaining its signature adults-only approach.
- Adults-only voyages with a calm, elevated atmosphere.
- Thursday departures for quieter ports and easier exploring.
- 9, 10, and 12-night itineraries for deeper travel through Alaska and British Columbia.
- Full days in British Columbia, allowing guests more time ashore.
- Over 250 shore things, including 75 exclusive to Virgin Voyages.
Preview of Shore Things
Virgin Voyages has previewed a range of experiences that go beyond standard sightseeing. These adventures combine flightseeing, glacier landings, and authentic local dining.
Dog Sledding on Mendenhall Glacier
A helicopter flight over the Juneau Icefield followed by a dog-sled ride across the glacier.
Taku Lodge Feast & 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery
A floatplane tour over the Juneau Icefield ending with a wild salmon feast at a historic wilderness lodge.
Misty Fjords Flightseeing Tour
A seaplane journey above the Misty Fjords National Monument, revealing Alaska’s vast glacier-carved landscape from above.
Coastal Expedition & Fin Island Lodge Feast
A shallow-water exploration with local wildlife encounters followed by a lodge meal featuring regional ingredients.
More shore things will become available as the Alaska season approaches. Bookings open 120 days before sailing, or 135 days for those in RockStar Quarters.
Example Alaska Itineraries
Brilliant Lady’s Alaska sailings include 7, 9, 10, and 12-night voyages that combine Alaska’s wilderness with British Columbia’s coastal charm.
- Alaskan Glacier Blues & Coastal Views
- Brilliant Lady Seattle Mermaiden
- Inside Passage Alaska & Canadian Coasts
View Alaska Sailings by Month
2027 Sailings
Yesterday Virgin Voyages also added sailings in the Alaska region for 2027, click here for more information.
Looking Ahead
Virgin Voyages’ Alaska debut brings together authentic destinations, extended scenic cruising, and an adults-only approach to the Last Frontier. With hundreds of excursions and longer itineraries, Brilliant Lady’s Alaska season is shaping up to offer one of the most distinctive cruise experiences in the region.
