Alaska Cruises in 2027: Six Cruise Lines Compared by Ships, Ports and Fares
Six cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail 495 Alaska cruises in 2027: Princess (192 sailings), Norwegian Cruise Line (88), Royal Caribbean (82), Celebrity Cruises (58), Carnival Cruise Line (53) and MSC Cruises (22). The 2027 season runs from April 20 to October 10, 2027, and nearly half of those sailings (233) depart from Seattle. Interior fares for solo travelers typically ran approximately $202-351 per night at single occupancy across the five lines priced on that basis, with heavily overlapping ranges (as of September 2026, subject to change).
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- Which Cruise Lines Sail to Alaska in 2027?
- Which Alaska Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
- Where Do Alaska Cruises Depart From in 2027?
- Which Cruise Lines Visit Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier and Tracy Arm?
- When Is Alaska Cruise Season in 2027?
- How to Choose an Alaska Cruise Line
- Planning Tips
- Related Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Sailings | 495 tracked 2027 Alaska sailings across six cruise lines |
| Cruise Lines | Princess (192), Norwegian Cruise Line (88), Royal Caribbean (82), Celebrity Cruises (58), Carnival Cruise Line (53), MSC Cruises (22) |
| Ships | 23 ships across the six lines, from Princess's eight to MSC's one (MSC Poesia) |
| Departure Ports | Seattle (233 sailings), Vancouver (170), Whittier for Anchorage (45), San Francisco (24), Seward (18), Los Angeles (4), Tokyo (Yokohama) (1) |
| Season | April 20 to October 10, 2027 (busiest month: July, 108 departures) |
| Most-Visited Ports | Juneau (468 of 495 sailings), Ketchikan (442), Skagway (379) |
| Glacier Bay National Park | Princess only among tracked lines (131 of Princess's 192 sailings) |
| Typical Solo Interior Fare | Approximately $202-351 per night at single occupancy across Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity and Princess (subject to change, as of September 2026) |
How we source these figures: CabinSaver tracks published cruise fares daily. The figures on this page come from the most recent tracking window for each line as of September 27, 2026: 365 snapshots for Norwegian Cruise Line (since September 2025), 90 each for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line and MSC Cruises (since June 30, 2026), and 65 for Princess (since July 25, 2026). Fares are priced for solo travelers at single occupancy (which includes the single supplement), except MSC Cruises, which is only tracked per person at double occupancy. Figures are subject to change. Holland America Line and other Alaska operators are not tracked and are not included. Verify current fares directly with your cruise line before booking.
Which Cruise Lines Sail to Alaska in 2027?
Six cruise lines tracked by CabinSaver sail to Alaska in 2027, and Princess alone accounts for 192 of the 495 tracked sailings, more than twice as many as any other line. Each line has its own guide with full ship, port and calendar detail:
| Cruise line | 2027 Alaska sailings | Ships | Departure ports | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of September 2026, subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess | 192 | 8 | Vancouver, Whittier, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles | Approx. $232-314 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 88 | 4 | Seattle, Vancouver, Whittier, Tokyo (Yokohama) | Approx. $228-294 |
| Royal Caribbean | 82 | 4 | Seattle, Vancouver, Seward | Approx. $202-284 (cruise-only) |
| Celebrity Cruises | 58 | 3 | Vancouver, Seattle, Seward | Approx. $228-351 (cruise-only) |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 53 | 3 | Seattle, San Francisco | Approx. $223-289 |
| MSC Cruises | 22 | 1 | Seattle | Not comparable (double-occupancy basis only) |
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises also sell Cruisetours (18 and 17 of their 2027 Alaska departures, respectively) that bundle land nights into the fare, so their per-night figures above cover cruise-only sailings.
Which Alaska Cruise Line Is Cheapest in 2027?
For solo travelers, Royal Caribbean's cruise-only 2027 Alaska sailings had the lowest typical interior range in CabinSaver's tracking, at approximately $202-284 per night at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change). The gap between lines is small, though. The middle half of fares for Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises and Princess all fall between approximately $202 and $351 per night, so a well-timed sailing on any of the five can undercut a peak-week sailing on the "cheapest" line.
| Cruise line | Priced 2027 sailings | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of September 2026, subject to change) | Lowest single observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | 64 cruise-only | Approx. $202-284 | Approx. $162 |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 53 | Approx. $223-289 | Approx. $196 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 88 | Approx. $228-294 | Approx. $138 |
| Celebrity Cruises | 41 cruise-only | Approx. $228-351 | Approx. $169 |
| Princess | 192 | Approx. $232-314 | Approx. $181 |
The lowest single solo fare observed on any tracked line was on a Norwegian Cruise Line sailing, at approximately $138 per night, which shows why comparing individual dates matters more than comparing lines.
MSC Cruises is tracked only per person at double occupancy, where MSC Poesia's 2027 Alaska interior fares typically ran approximately $108-148 per night per person (as of September 2026, subject to change). That figure is not comparable with the solo figures above, because solo fares include the single supplement. See the MSC Alaska guide for detail.
Where Do Alaska Cruises Depart From in 2027?
Seattle is the busiest 2027 Alaska departure port, with 233 of the 495 tracked sailings, and it is the only port that all six tracked cruise lines use. Vancouver is second with 170 sailings, more than half of them on Princess.
| Departure port | 2027 Alaska sailings | Cruise lines (sailings) |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, Washington | 233 | Norwegian (66), Carnival (43), Royal Caribbean (42), Princess (41), MSC (22), Celebrity (19) |
| Vancouver, British Columbia | 170 | Princess (98), Royal Caribbean (31), Celebrity (30), Norwegian (11) |
| Whittier (for Anchorage), Alaska | 45 | Princess (35), Norwegian (10) |
| San Francisco, California | 24 | Princess (14), Carnival (10) |
| Seward, Alaska | 18 | Royal Caribbean (9), Celebrity (9) |
| Los Angeles, California | 4 | Princess (4) |
| Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan | 1 | Norwegian (1) |
Round trip or one-way? Every Carnival and MSC Alaska sailing in 2027 is a round trip. The one-way Gulf of Alaska routes, which let you add Anchorage or Denali before or after the cruise, run on Princess (35 sailings in each direction between Vancouver and Whittier), Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian Jade, 10 in each direction between Vancouver and Whittier), and the Seward-based Cruisetours on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. Seattle round trips generally include a Canadian call such as Victoria, British Columbia.
Which Cruise Lines Visit Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier and Tracy Arm?
Princess is the only tracked line with Glacier Bay National Park in its 2027 Alaska port lists, on 131 of its 192 sailings. The other lines build their glacier days around Hubbard Glacier, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, or Tracy Arm Fjord. The table counts 2027 sailings whose port list includes each stop:
| Cruise line | Glacier Bay | Hubbard Glacier | Tracy Arm Fjord | Endicott Arm / Dawes Glacier | College Fjord | Icy Strait Point | Sitka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess (192) | 131 | 80 | 4 | 49 | 70 | 23 | 13 |
| Norwegian (88) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| Royal Caribbean (82) | 0 | 20 | 16 | 29 | 0 | 33 | 56 |
| Celebrity (58) | 0 | 27 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 29 | 10 |
| Carnival (53) | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MSC (22) | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Two patterns stand out. Every Carnival Cruise Line and MSC Cruises Alaska sailing in 2027 scenic-cruises Tracy Arm Fjord, and Royal Caribbean leans on Sitka (56 of its 82 sailings) far more than any other line. One caveat: Norwegian Cruise Line's own itinerary title for its August 30, 2027 Norwegian Joy departure names Glacier Bay, though the stop does not appear in that sailing's published port list. Scenic cruising stops can change with conditions and permits, so verify them with your cruise line before booking.
When Is Alaska Cruise Season in 2027?
The 2027 Alaska cruise season runs from April 20, when Carnival Legend departs Seattle, to October 10, when Norwegian Encore makes the last tracked departure from Seattle. July is the busiest month.
| Month (2027) | Alaska departures (six tracked lines) |
|---|---|
| April | 9 |
| May | 99 |
| June | 101 |
| July | 108 |
| August | 106 |
| September | 68 |
| October | 4 |
May through August each carry roughly 100 departures across the six lines. September drops to 68 as ships reposition, and only Norwegian Cruise Line sails Alaska in October 2027 (four departures on Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Encore). The shoulder months of May and September typically see smaller crowds in port, and on Norwegian Cruise Line, the one line with long-run price history, May and September sailings have generally priced below June and July.
How to Choose an Alaska Cruise Line
Each line's 2027 Alaska program has a distinct shape. The data points below come from CabinSaver's 2027 itinerary tracking:
- Princess has the most choice by far: 192 sailings on eight ships, the only tracked Glacier Bay calls, and the Voyage of the Glaciers one-way route between Vancouver and Whittier. It is the natural pick if Glacier Bay is the priority.
- Norwegian Cruise Line runs weekly Seattle round trips on Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Joy, plus Norwegian Jade's one-way Vancouver-Whittier route. It has the longest season of any tracked line (to October 10) and Studio staterooms built for solo travelers.
- Royal Caribbean had the lowest typical solo interior range in this window and calls at Sitka on 56 of its 82 sailings, with Seward Cruisetours for travelers adding land time.
- Celebrity Cruises centers on Vancouver (30 of its 58 sailings), reaches Hubbard Glacier on 27 sailings, and has the widest typical fare range of the solo-priced lines.
- Carnival Cruise Line keeps it simple: round trips from Seattle and San Francisco, and Tracy Arm Fjord on all 53 sailings.
- MSC Cruises sails one ship, MSC Poesia, on 7-night Seattle round trips, and is the smallest Alaska program among the tracked lines.
Planning Tips
- Decide on round trip versus one-way first. One-way Gulf of Alaska sailings (Princess, Norwegian, and the Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruisetours) pair well with Anchorage or Denali, but need open-jaw flights.
- Pick your glacier, then your line. Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Tracy Arm Fjord and Endicott Arm are each concentrated on specific lines (see the table above), so the glacier you want narrows the choice quickly.
- Compare the same basis. Solo fares include the single supplement and typically run far above per-person double-occupancy quotes. Check which basis a price uses before comparing lines.
- Check passport and documentation requirements early. Most Alaska itineraries include a Canadian port or start or end in Canada, so a valid passport book is typically recommended. Requirements vary by itinerary and citizenship, so always verify current documentation requirements with your cruise line and official government sources before your trip.
- Watch fares on specific dates. Typical ranges overlap across lines, so deal alerts on the sailings you are considering are more useful than choosing a line on price alone.
Data current as of September 2026, derived from CabinSaver's own cruise fare tracking. Always verify availability and details directly with the cruise line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise line has the most Alaska cruises in 2027?
Princess has the most 2027 Alaska sailings among the six cruise lines CabinSaver tracks, with 192 departures. Norwegian Cruise Line follows with 88, Royal Caribbean with 82, Celebrity Cruises with 58, Carnival Cruise Line with 53 and MSC Cruises with 22, for 495 tracked 2027 Alaska sailings in total as of September 2026. Holland America Line and other Alaska operators are not tracked by CabinSaver.
Which cruise line is cheapest for an Alaska cruise in 2027?
For solo travelers, Royal Caribbean's cruise-only 2027 Alaska sailings had the lowest typical interior range, approximately $202-284 per night at single occupancy, followed closely by Carnival Cruise Line ($223-289), Norwegian Cruise Line ($228-294), Celebrity Cruises ($228-351) and Princess ($232-314), based on CabinSaver tracking as of September 2026 (subject to change). The ranges overlap heavily, so the cheapest line depends on the specific sailing date.
Which cruise lines go to Glacier Bay in 2027?
Among the six cruise lines CabinSaver tracks, Princess is the only one whose 2027 Alaska port lists include Glacier Bay National Park, on 131 of its 192 sailings. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line and MSC Cruises instead scenic-cruise Hubbard Glacier, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, or Tracy Arm Fjord. Glacier Bay access is permit-limited, so verify the scenic cruising stop with your cruise line before booking.
Where do Alaska cruises depart from in 2027?
Seattle is the busiest 2027 Alaska departure port, with 233 sailings across Norwegian, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, MSC and Celebrity. Vancouver follows with 170 sailings on Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Norwegian, then Whittier near Anchorage (45, on Princess and Norwegian), San Francisco (24, on Princess and Carnival) and Seward (18, on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity), based on CabinSaver tracking as of September 2026.
When is Alaska cruise season in 2027?
The 2027 Alaska cruise season runs from April 20, 2027, when Carnival Legend departs Seattle, to October 10, 2027, when Norwegian Encore makes the last tracked Alaska departure from Seattle. July 2027 is the busiest month, with 108 departures across Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and MSC, based on CabinSaver tracking as of September 2026.