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Alaska cruise from Vancouver in May 2023

Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan cruise adventure departing from Vancouver in May 2023. Vancouver is a beautiful coastal city located in the Pacific Northwest, known for its stunning scenery, diverse culture, and vibrant food scene. As a major port city, Vancouver is a popular starting point for cruises to Alaska. May is a wonderful time to embark on an Alaskan cruise, as the snow and ice begin to melt away and the landscape transforms into a lush, green paradise. With an average temperature ranging from 40-55°F (4-13°C), visitors can expect pleasant weather conditions with longer daylight hours, making it an ideal time to explore the breathtaking natural wonders of the region. Choose from a range of popular cruise lines, such as Celebrity Cruises , Disney Cruise Line , Holland America Line , Hurtigruten , Norwegian Cruise Line , Princess Cruises , Royal Caribbean , Seabourn Cruise Line , Silversea Cruises , and Viking Ocean Cruises , and explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Alaska on a cruise from Vancouver in May 2023.

Explore Alaska's Wilderness on a May 2023 Cruise from Vancouver

During May, passengers can expect to witness a plethora of wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and caribou, as they emerge from hibernation and migrate towards the coast. The coastal waters are also teeming with life as whales, seals, and sea otters bask in the warmer waters. One of the highlights of an Alaskan cruise in May is the chance to witness the spectacular sight of glaciers calving, where huge chunks of ice break off and crash into the water. Visitors can take part in various activities, including kayaking, hiking, and exploring the surrounding rainforest, providing an up-close and personal experience with the region's flora and fauna.

May also marks the start of the fishing season, with an abundance of salmon and halibut in the waters surrounding Alaska. Visitors can try their hand at fishing and even cook up their catch on board. Finally, May also offers an opportunity to experience the cultural heritage of the indigenous people of Alaska, with various tours and activities available to learn about their traditions, language, and way of life.

Vancouver port Alaska Cruise Schedule May 2023

Embark on a breathtaking adventure with an Alaskan cruise departing from Vancouver in May 2023. Journey through pristine wilderness filled with glimmering glaciers, towering mountains, lush forests, rare wildlife, and charming waterfront communities. Discover a range of available cruises departing from Vancouver in May 2023, and easily compare options to find your perfect itinerary.

5-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver

Grand princess, princess cruises.

Date: May 1, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Juneau, Ketchikan, Vancouver; View Itinerary

7-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver

Norwegian jewel, norwegian cruise line.

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Seward; View Itinerary

8-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver

Sapphire princess, princess cruises.

Date: May 2, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Ketchikan, Vancouver; View Itinerary

9-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver

Celebrity solstice, celebrity cruises.

Date: May 3, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait, Victoria, Seattle; View Itinerary

Majestic Princess, Princess Cruises

Date: May 5, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Ketchikan, Endicott Arm, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Vancouver; View Itinerary

Date: May 6, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Whittier; View Itinerary

14-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Whittier, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Vancouver; View Itinerary

ms Koningsdam, Holland America Line

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Vancouver; View Itinerary

Enchantment of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

Date: May 7, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm, Vancouver; View Itinerary

ms Noordam, Holland America Line

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Sitka, Juneau, Tracy Arm, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Vancouver; View Itinerary

Quantum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

Date: May 8, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Vancouver, Ketchikan, Sitka, Endicott Arm, Juneau, Victoria, Seattle; View Itinerary

ms Volendam, Holland America Line

Date: May 10, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Vancouver; View Itinerary

Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

Date: May 11, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm, Ketchikan, Seattle; View Itinerary

Radiance of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Vancouver; View Itinerary

Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Cruises

Date: May 12, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Icy Strait, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Seward; View Itinerary

Date: May 13, 2023

Date: May 14, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Ketchikan, Vancouver; View Itinerary

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Whittier; View Itinerary

MS Roald Amundsen, Hurtigruten

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Vancouver, Misty Fjords, Wrangell, Tracy Arm, Petersburg, Haines, William Henry Bay, Sitka, Icy Bay, Cordova, College Fjord, Seward, Anchorage; View Itinerary

Date: May 15, 2023

Disney Wonder, Disney Cruise Line

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Stikine Icecap, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Vancouver; View Itinerary

Date: May 17, 2023

Silver Muse, Silversea Cruises

Date: May 18, 2023

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Seward; View Itinerary

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The great land awaits – set sail with princess, the #1 alaska cruise line.

Our Alaska cruises are your ticket to adventure amidst the Great Land’s glaciers, wildlife and national parks. Voyage through the untamed beauty from the comfort of our world-class ships, exclusive rail service and Princess Wilderness Lodges near national parks. Choose from a variety of Alaska cruise and cruisetour itineraries and connect with loved ones, locals and Alaska's wilderness with Princess®.

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Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours

Alaska Cruisetours

See denali on an alaska cruisetour.

Alaska cruisetours combine our top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with three to ten nights on land exploring Denali National Park. Travel aboard our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® train and unwind at Princess Wilderness Lodges®. Every year Princess introduces more people to Denali National Park than any other cruise line.

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Voyage of the Glaciers

Twice the glaciers.

Sail 500 miles deeper into the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound on our top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise. Spend seven days traveling from Anchorage (Whittier) to Vancouver, B.C., stopping in historic port cities like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Enjoy two glacier-viewing experiences on every itinerary — including Glacier Bay National Park, and Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord.

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Inside Passage Roundtrip Seattle

7-day alaska cruises.

Sail the Inside Passage, a series of channels and waterways formed by the march of glaciers, on your 7-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Seattle. With an abundance of landmarks and wildlife, take in the sights and sounds of the Inside Passage from the comfort of your ship or on a thrilling excursion ashore. Explore fjords, glaciers and Gold Rush-era towns on weekend voyages out of Seattle.

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Inside Passage Roundtrip San Francisco

10 or 11-day alaska cruises.

Travel the Inside Passage on 10 or 11-day Alaska cruises from San Francisco and allow the natural landscapes to inspire your day’s adventures. Begin by sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and along the Pacific Coast. As you voyage into the Inside Passage, enjoy one of the best ways to explore the fjords, small towns and natural landmarks with your favorite people.

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Inside Passage Roundtrip Vancouver

Alaska cruises that inspire.

Feed your hunger for adventure on a roundtrip Alaska cruise from Vancouver, B.C. Wind your way through fjords, by bright-green forests and through quaint Gold Rush-era towns on your way to the wonders of Glacier Bay National Park. Then experience age-old traditions with the locals.

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Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure

14-day alaska cruises.

Sail 500 miles deeper into the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound on our back-to-back Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise. Spend 14 days roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C., stopping in historic port cities like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Enjoy three glacier-viewing experiences on every itinerary — including Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord.

NEW Alaska Long Voyages

New for 2025, we have crafted longer adventures at sea with a 22-day roundtrip voyage sailing from San Francisco that coincides with Summer Solstice and a 17-day roundtrip cruise from Seattle, featuring three days of scenic glacier viewing as well as charming ports like Wrangell and Valdez. For those voyagers seeking to sail from Southern California all the way up the Pacific coast to Alaska, try a new 16-day roundtrip Inside Passage voyage from Los Angeles.

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With its roaring glaciers, rugged mountains and deep fjords, Glacier Bay National Park feels like a dream. With 3.3 million acres to explore, cruise to this world-renowned landmark — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and let the landscapes inspire your next adventure. Princess Cruises is an authorized concessioner of Glacier Bay National Park.

Alaska Cruise Experience

Alaska Glaciers

One of the biggest reasons people visit.

Glaciers feel alive. They groan, creak and shudder on their march to the sea, punctuated by the booms and crashes of "white thunder" — a sound that echoes across the water when ice calves into the ocean below. On an Alaska cruise, let us show you Glacier Bay National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier.

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Alaska Wildlife

Untamed, just like alaska.

Alaska is home to a rich array of wildlife, from the famous Big Five animals that live in Denali National Park — grizzly bears, wolves, moose, Dall sheep and caribou — to bald eagles and humpback whales that migrate through the Inside Passage. On a cruise to Alaska, live a nature lover's dream in the land where guests can catch postcard-worthy sights.

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Alaska Mountains & National Parks

National treasures.

With national parks and four of North America’s tallest mountains, Alaska’s wilderness has been preserved for generations. Denali National Park is larger than Vermont and home to the highest peak on the continent. Meanwhile, Glacier Bay National Park has over 2,000 square miles of glacial coverage. Along with Wrangell-St. Elias and Kenai Fjords, a world of natural wonders awaits on an Alaska cruise or cruisetour.

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Alaska Excursions

Don't just visit this famous land, live it on Alaska excursions. Rush across the snow on a dog sled with a professional musher, fly fish for salmon in fresh rivers and soar over miles of glacial tundra in a helicopter. Watch migrating humpback whales from the deck of a catamaran or Native craftsman carve a traditional totem pole, and expand your Alaska cruise experience.

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Alaska Cruise Ports of Call

College Fjord

The Harriman Expedition discovered College Fjord in 1899 and named the towering glaciers after the great East Coast universities of the United States, like the Harvard Glacier. With the largest collection of tidewater glaciers in the world, your scenic Alaska cruise through the fjord will make a lasting memory.

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Endicott Arm

Endicott Arm is a jewel in Alaska’s crown. This 30-mile waterway is surrounded by cliffs, valleys and dozens of waterfalls. Icebergs and harbor seals decorate the water below while Dawes Glacier soars into the sky above. Revel in the beauty of Mother Nature’s masterpiece and listen closely as the scenery whispers secrets of times long ago during your cruise to Alaska.

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Glacier Bay National Park

When you cruise to Alaska with Princess, sail through one of the most iconic locations in the Great Land — Glacier Bay National Park. Listen to Margerie Glacier’s signature crack and boom rumble across the waves. Bring binoculars and scan both the shore and the waves for wildlife like brown bears and migrating whales while Park Rangers teach you the history and geology of the park.

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Hubbard Glacier

The largest tidewater glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier has been moving its mass towards the ocean at a rate faster than most of its kind. Towering above the water over 30 stories, the glacier often calves 100-foot chunks of ice into the ocean. What lies beneath the waves is almost as impressive, where ice plunges 1,200 feet beneath the surface. See it for yourself on an Alaska cruise with Princess.

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Icy Strait Point

Icy Strait Point is home to the remote Tlingit village of Hoonah, home to fewer than 800 people and a deep Native history. The nearby Spasski River Valley holds one of the world’s largest populations of brown bears, who are often found hunting for salmon in the rivers. Zipline over the wilderness, watch a tribal dance or kayak in coastal waters to see the wildlife up close during your Alaska cruise vacation.

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Juneau is unlike any other city in the United States. With no roads connecting it to the rest of Alaska or North America, it is truly a protected destination. Founded as a gold mining town and now the state’s capital, Juneau has one foot in history and one in the future. Embark on a whale watching tour, or sail past Mendenhall Glacier on an Alaska cruise.

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Known for its timber, Ketchikan hosts the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, where athletes throw, race and chop their way to victory. Explore one of the world’s oldest collection of totem poles at the Totem Pole Heritage Center, or stroll along Creek Street. As the salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan’s waters make for incredible fishing. Cast your rod into a sea of opportunity on a cruise to Alaska.

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On an Alaska cruise, take your pick of attractions in the port of Sitka. See how bald eagles and local bird populations receive first-class treatment at the Alaska Raptor Center. Encounter wildlife in their natural habitat at the Fortress of the Bear. Or experience the culture of Russian Alaska on a visit to St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church, and relive Native history at the Sheldon Jackson Museum.

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Once the gateway to Alaska's Gold Rush, Skagway strikes a dramatic image nestled between the water's edge and mountains. Follow in the footsteps of miners with a ride on a scenic train along the famous White Pass route through coastal mountains. During your Alaska cruise, explore the Yukon's pristine wilderness, pan for gold with professionals or meet sled dog puppies in training.

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Valdez is situated in Prince William Sound and serves as the gateway to the interior of Alaska. Often referred to as the "Little Switzerland", Valdez is known for its breathtaking panorama of snow-capped mountains and glaciers. It is also well-known for its role in the transportation of crude oil from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, which ends in Valdez. Explore the charming waterfront area and take in the flavors of Valdez through culinary experiences at restaurants such as the Valdez Brewery and the Fat Mermaid.

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Victoria, B.C.

At first glance many mistake Victoria for an English coastal city or northern European town. Full of greenery, pubs and Victorian architecture, it's difficult to believe that this was a tent city full of rough and tumble miners just 150 years ago. On a cruise to Alaska, explore the Butchart Gardens, tour the pub scene and taste some of the local brews or sail the bay for a whale-watching adventure.

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Wrangell is a charming and scenic harbor known for its local fishing industry. It is not as bustling as larger ports in Alaska and maintains its historic charm and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Explore its historic downtown and learn about the local culture and Native heritage while in Wrangell.

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#PrincessCruises Alaska Connection

Alaska cruise onboard experience.

Our award-winning North to Alaska program brings local personalities, culture and cuisine on board and ashore to immerse you in all things Alaska during your cruise to the Great Land.

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Alaska Seafood

Fresh and bountiful, like alaska itself.

Alaska's seafood is famous, and we bring the best to you with locally inspired dishes from the state’s best eateries. With Cook My Catch excursions, catch your own salmon or halibut with the help of a local expert, and in the evening our talented chefs will prepare your haul for your dinner — a Princess exclusive. From ship to shore, the best is at your fingertips on our Alaska cruises.

Meet Local Alaskans

Real alaska from local alaskans.

Alaskans are inviting people who love to share what makes their state unique. Watch lumberjacks in action, learn from Glacier Bay National Park rangers and craft with a Native totem pole carver. Or listen to harrowing Tales from the Deadliest Catch fishermen and climbers who have summited Denali during your Alaska cruise.

Unique Alaska Cruise Experiences

Great experiences from the great land.

Travel back in time and pan for gold like a prospector during the Gold Rush. Snuggle sled dog puppies in the ship's Piazza, or see the Northern Lights in the planetarium. At the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, explore our treehouse and enjoy unmatched views of Denali. Or savor tree-inspired bites at our very own Sappy Hour. Dive deeper into what makes the Great Land special on your cruise to Alaska.

Alaska Cruise Articles and Videos

Read about Alaska’s must-see attractions, signature cuisine, and how to prepare for a wild adventure into the heart of The Great Land.

Discover Alaska with Princess in 2023-2024

The best cruise line in Alaska just keeps getting better! From top-rated cruises that visit Glacier Bay National Park to scenic rail travel and exclusive Princess lodges, you will find a seamless Alaska experience with Princess.

Best Dishes to Try on Your Alaska Cruise

No one does seafood quite like Alaska—which is why we brought the best of the Great Land on board, so you can experience it all with Princess.

Top Alaska Cruise Destinations

From exploring Denali National Park to fishing for salmon in Anchorage, discover the top Alaska destinations on a Princess cruise.

Inside Passage Alaska Cruise

From exploring historic gold mines to venturing in the footsteps of early explorers, learn about Alaska’s Inside Passage and discover the wonders awaiting you.

Alaska Ports of Call

From the sweeping mountains of Juneau to the fish-bearing seas of Ketchikan, discover our Alaska cruise ports and set sail into the adventures that await you.

What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise

Check out our helpful checklist so that you know exactly what to pack for an Alaska cruise with Princess.

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Cruise Plus Hotel Packages

Stay longer and relax.

Extend your Alaska cruise vacation, and simplify your travel plans with a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your cruise. With a Cruise Plus Hotel Package, a Princess representative meets you at the airport and pier, transporting you to and from your hotel. The package includes the cost of your hotel stay, transportation, luggage handling and the services of the representative.

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Combine a cruise + train + lodge + Denali for an in-depth Alaska experience.

Enjoy two glacier-viewing experiences on our top-rated 7-day cruise.

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Accommodation, alaska: inside passage cruise (vancouver roundtrip, may 2023).

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Departing 05 May 2023 on the Majestic Princess

This fabulous departure includes Endicott Arm glacier.

Endicott Arm is a jewel in Alaska’s crown; one of Mother Nature's masterpieces! This 30-mile waterway is surrounded by cliffs, valleys and dozens of waterfalls. Icebergs and harbor seals decorate the water below while Dawes Glacier soars into the sky above.

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Your fare includes:

• Princess Dining (breakfast, lunch & dinner), accommodation and entertainment
• Medallion Class experience
• Room Service (24 hours)
• Casual Dining Venues
• Beverages (Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non-Specialty Coffee)
• Book through Travel at 60 for $85 per cabin bonus onboard credit - on top of any onboard credit already offered by the cruise line!

Upgrade to a Plus Fare (for just $50 pp/day) to enjoy:

• Plus Beverage Package (covering all drinks up to the value of $16 each)
• Wi-Fi (one device per guest)
• That's $100 pp value per day for half the price!

Or upgrade to a Premier Fare (for an extra $85 pp/day) for even more perks:

• Premier Beverage Package (covering all drinks up to the value of $22 each)
• Wi-Fi (up to four devices per guest)
• Two specialty dining meals per guest
• Photo Package (unlimited digital + 3 prints)
• That's $167 pp value per day at a huge discount!
• Day 1 - Vancouver depart 10pm
• Day 2 - At Sea
• Day 3 - Ketchikan, Alaska
• Day 4 - Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier (Scenic Cruising)
• Day 4 - Juneau, Alaska
• Day 5 - Skagway, Alaska
• Day 6 - Sitka, Alaska
• Day 7 & 8 - At Sea
• Day 9 - Vancouver arrive 8am

05 May 2023

Below prices based on 5 May 2023 departure, roundtrip from Vancouver :

• Interior Cabin from $1,396 per person twin share*
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Find the Best Alaska Cruise for You

Explore the dynamic glaciers, soaring peaks and captivating history of the 49th state on our award-winning itineraries. Sail Alaska’s serene seas to Glacier Bay National Park or Hubbard Glacier for a chance to witness ice calving, known as “white thunder.” Extend your Alaska vacation with a cruisetour, a combination of ocean cruise and land tour deep into Alaska’s rugged interior.

Cross Alaska’s massive ice shelves, crystal fjords, and fascinating marine wildlife off your bucket list with itineraries that conveniently depart from Seattle and Vancouver. Enjoy perks such as privileged access to Glacier Bay National Park and prime docking locations that give you a head start on sightseeing.

Our cruisetours combine an ocean cruise with a land tour into Alaska’s interior. Watch northern wilderness views unfold from aboard our glass-domed train, the McKinley Explorer®. Stay up to 3 nights at the McKinley Chalet Resort near Denali National Park. Go into the Yukon with a guide.

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On this page, why cruise alaska with holland america.

With us, Alaska travel is personal. We’ve been sharing the wonders of Alaska longer than any other cruise line. See the best of the Great Land’s glaciers, coastal towns and wildlife on board perfectly sized ships offering superior service and exclusive programming.

Alaska Wildlife

Few places can compete with Alaska’s wildlife diversity. With more than 20 animal sanctuaries and sightseeing excursions, we bring you closer to creatures great and small. Learn about the Big Five and other amazing animals you might spot.

White Pass & Yukon Railroad

Hop a train back in time to the Klondike Gold Rush. Built during peak gold fever, this 120-year-old iron trail traverses tunnels, trestles and misty valleys to the White Pass Summit at 2,865 feet.

Alaska National Parks

Like everything else in Alaska, the Great Land’s national parks far exceed expectations. Read about Glacier Bay’s seven tidewater glaciers, Denali’s 6-million acres of undisturbed wilderness, Kenai Fjords' astonishing Exit Glacier and other national parks.

Alaska's Glaciers

Glaciers are more than breathtaking rivers of ice. They are living laboratories that show what the Earth was like thousands of years ago and how it is changing today. Get ready for the ultimate glacier experience.

Northern Lights

Many flock to Alaska every year for a chance to witness the aurora borealis. Did you know they are more likely to display during high solar activity cycles? Find out how to pick the best time to see the northern lights in Alaska.

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Meet Alaska's Giants, Face-To-Face

With 75 years in Alaska, we know every nook, cranny and crevasse. We have more Alaska cruise port departures featuring Glacier Bay National Park than any other cruise line. All Alaska cruises include one or more glacier-viewing days, and you’ll get closer to ‘the giants’ on ships perfectly sized for the Great Land.

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Stretch out your Alaska cruise vacation with convenient weekend departures. Enjoy a roundtrip Alaska cruise from Seattle on Alaskan Explorer itineraries or from Vancouver on Alaskan Inside Passage itineraries.

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Roundtrip Alaska Cruise from Seattle

A 7-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Seattle.

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A 7-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Vancouver.

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Why cruise our mid-sized ships.

Choose from seven refreshingly uncrowded ships for a front-row seat to Alaska's splendor.

Fluid lines, light-filled spaces and a blend of modern elegance and nautical tradition make Koningsdam a sublime ship for Alaska cruises.

Eurodam was named “Best for Great Dining & Diverse Destinations” and features a vast selection of entertainment venues and restaurants.

Nieuw Amsterdam

Cruise to Alaska in high style. Nieuw Amsterdam's exceptional onboard experience earned "Best Cruise Ship Overall" at the Travvy Awards.

Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam is fitting for a cruise to Alaska. Museum-quality art outfits this ship, from oils to photographs of music legends. 

An elegant and spacious Alaska cruise ship with fresh floral arrangements and garden-inspired décor. Master frontier flavor with regional cooking demonstrations on board.

Sink into refreshed suites and a new lounge, plus dining and entertainment venues. Take in Alaska’s evergreen fjords and thunderous glaciers on this Vista-class Alaska cruise ship.

Classic nautical finishes and a spectacular art collection make the Zuiderdam the ideal sanctuary for your cruise to Alaska.

Best Shore Excursions On An Alaska Cruise

Top 10 alaska shore excursions, great for families, ideal for adventurers, iconic alaska cruise ports & destinations.

Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska is one of the best spots along Alaska's Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. Amble historic Creek Street, a boardwalk over a wide creek that fills with salmon during certain times of year.

Skagway, Alaska

Go back in time to the Klondike Gold Rush on cruises to Skagway, Alaska , once the primary gateway to the goldfields. Take a trip on the scenic railroad and still have time to dine and shop.

Convenient Alaska Cruise Departure Ports

Our Alaska cruise departure ports have big personalities and loads of attractions.

Best Alaska Cruises from Seattle

Set out on your Alaska cruise from Seattle’s serene waterfront. Visit its most popular attractions, such as the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Do as locals do and fuel up at one of the numerous cafes.

Alaska Cruises from Vancouver

Sightsee in this bustling metropolis before gliding the Inside Passage en route to Alaska. Historic neighborhoods and a thriving food scene await.

Alaska Cruises from Whittier

Conveniently located an hour and a half from Anchorage, Whittier is a small town on the shore of the glacier-filled Prince William Sound.

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Alaska cruise from Vancouver roundtrip + things to do (my Princess cruise in May 2023 on the Sapphire Princess) 🏔 Alaska travel blog

I did an Alaska cruise in May on the Sapphire Princess cruise ship.

This is to give you an idea of what an Alaska cruise can be like!

Your experience will vary!

Map of roundtrip Alaska cruise route

My roundtrip Alaska cruise itinerary (11-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver round trip)

• Day 1 | April 29: Vancouver, Canada
• Day 2 | April 30: sea day
• Day 3 | May 1: sea day
• Day 4 | May 2: Hubbard Glacier scenic cruising sea day
• Day 5 | May 3: Icy Strait Point (8am to 6pm)
• Day 6 | May 4: Juneau (8am to 9:15pm)
• Day 7 | May 5: Skagway (7am to 8:30pm)
• Day 8 | May 6: Glacier Bay National Park scenic cruising sea day
• Day 9 | May 7: Sitka (8am to 5pm)
• Day 10 | May 8: Ketchikan (9am to 6pm)
• Day 11 | May 9: sea day
• Day 12 | May 10: Vancouver

Day 1: Vancouver embarkation day

Be out on the open deck as the cruise ship is sailing away from Vancouver cruise port!

The cruise ship will sail right under the iconic Lion’s Gate Bridge of Vancouver !

Day 2: Sea day

Day 3: sea day, day 4: hubbard glacier scenic cruising sea day (may 2: 11am to 4pm).

The first “Alaska” day and it was a true “welcome to Alaska” day!!!

It was soooo windy and cold that I found it to be pretty fun as an introduction to Alaska!!! 🤣

I can still look back on this Hubbard Glacier sea day and laugh because this was the only day of the cruise that had really bad weather!

It seemed like it was questionable if we were going to make it to Hubbard Glacier.

I think the captain had announced that our cruise ship was the first of the Alaska cruise season to go to Hubbard Glacier, so there were no ice reports.

There was ice on the way to Hubbard Glacier which made it look really pretty.

But it wasn’t enough ice to keep the cruise ship from reaching Hubbard Glacier!

It was cold, windy, and rainy the whole time but it was still a good day to see Hubbard Glacier!

I was really happy to have my cheapo waterproof phone case so I could take pictures outside without concern for getting my phone wet!

Cruising to Hubbard Glacier means cruising through Yakutat Bay and Disenchantment Bay to get to Hubbard Glacier.

Day 5: Icy Strait Point cruise port (May 3: 8am to 6pm)

My plan for Icy Strait Point cruise port:

• morning: Icy Strait Point whale watching tour ( Icy Strait Point Whale Adventures ) 8:45am to 11:45am
• afternoon: Walk around Icy Strait Point on my own 

The best cruise ports for whale watching in Alaska are said to be Juneau and Icy Strait Point.

Since I had other things I wanted to do in Juneau, I decided to do a whale watching tour in Icy Strait Point.

That, and I was going on another Alaska cruise with a stop in Juneau, and that was a couple weeks later, so I was hoping there would be more whales.

Early May seems to still be early for whale season, so I wasn’t even sure if I’d have a chance to see whales.

The day before, it seems like they saw quite a few whales, but on the day I went it seems like there weren’t as many.

That’s okay, because I had managed my expectations since it wasn’t prime whale watching season in Alaska.

At the very least, it would be a boat ride in Alaska.

Still, I did get to see a whale tail pretty close from the boat, and it was my first time seeing a whale tail like that, so that was the highlight of the whale watching tour in Icy Strait Point!

If you have binoculars, you could even do whale watching from the cruise ship.

Our whale watching boat tour spent some time near the cruise ship which honestly felt a little silly, but I guess we did get a closer view without the need for binoculars!

After the whale watching tour, the main thing I did was walk from Icy Strait Point to Hoonah along the Hoonah Sea Walk, which was a scenic coastal walk.

I think it was a 20-30 minute walk.

For $5, there’s also a shuttle from Icy Strait Point to Hoonah.

I bought the shuttle ticket before I started walking to Hoonah so that I could take the shuttle back. I was told I wouldn’t be able to buy the ticket on the shuttle in Hoonah.

Walking through the town of Hoonah, I honestly felt like it could have been any regular small rural American town or street that you might drive through if you’re driving through rural America not on the highway… except it’s on the water I guess.

So the highlight was the Hoonah Sea Walk, not particularly the town of Hoonah itself.

Then, upon return to the Icy Strait Point cruise port, I walked the nature trail that’s located right nearby the cruise port.

It’s pretty short, but it’s a nice leisurely walk through the forest.

Right as I was nearing one end of the trail, I was told urgently to get off the trail. I was a bit confused because I was approaching the end so I’m not sure why he felt the need to tell me to get off.

Well, it turns out that there was a bear spotted on some part of the nature trail, and they wanted everyone off the trail immediately. I didn’t actually see the bear myself.

At the end of the trail that I ended up at, there was a free gondola in Icy Strait Point that I could take to get back down to where I started the trail.

There are 2 gondolas you can take in Icy Strait Point which will take you up for higher viewpoints.

The first one is from ground level and will take you a little bit up. This one is free.

Then, once you get off the first gondola, you will see another gondola. This one costs money, and will take you up even higher.

If you’re going to Icy Strait Point on a Princess cruise, check the onboard cruise activities (aka journeyview on the Princess app or the Princess Patter paper version of entertainment) to see if there is a speaker session by the Hoonah ambassador.

The Hoonah ambassador on my cruise ship was from the native Alaskan Tlingit tribe, and it was interesting to hear from her.

There was also special meaning because I heard the Tlingit tribe referenced a few times throughout my time in Alaska, so I had more of a basic familiarity with it!

In particular, you may hear about the Tlingit tribe on Glacier Bay National Park day.

Day 6: Juneau cruise port (May 4: 8am to 9:15pm)

My plan for Juneau cruise port:

• morning + lunch: Taku Lodge Feast & 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery with Taku Lodge Wings Airways (Princess shore excursion) 9:30am to 1pm
• afternoon + evening: Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls on my own

Depending on what you want to see, the best cruise ports for flightseeing tours are Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan.

I did a seaplane tour in Juneau that included a landing in what felt like remote Alaska.

It was a landing at the historic Taku Lodge (which currently only does day trips and not overnight stays), and it included a salmon bake Alaskan-style lunch.

There was time both before and after the meal to walk around, which I did.

Even though I was never too far from the rest of the tour group, I thought it was a nice quiet leisurely walk through the forest. (Most people stayed around the lodge. If you do the Taku Lodge excursion, I recommend asking how much time you have before food, and then walking around!)

From Taku Lodge, you can see the glacier called Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier.

Flying from Juneau, you will get epic views of Alaska on your way to Taku Lodge and on the way back too!

I saw glaciers and blue ice from above!

The tour is advertised as a Juneau icefield seaplane tour, so you will be flying over and seeing part of the massive Juneau icefield with lots of glaciers.

Since it was a long day in Juneau cruise port, upon return to Juneau, I still had plenty of time.

I went to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area of Tongass National Forest by bus.

You can also take a round-trip shuttle to get there, and there are also tours that go there.

The Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most popular things to do in Juneau. (A whale watching tour is another.)

I would like to think that by going so late, I did miss massive crowds, since presumably everyone goes first thing after they get off the cruise ship.

There were still plenty of people there, but it didn’t feel as overwhelming as I imagine it would be earlier in the day.

Public transportation of course takes longer, but since I did have the time, it was fine!

The Mendenhall Glacier is also over a mile away from the nearest bus stop, so it was a lot of walking.

But I did the Photo Point Trail, Nugget Falls Trail, and then I went to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.

I think the visitor center had the best view of the glacier.

I think the Photo Point Trail is skippable if you’re short on time.

The Nugget Falls Trail you want to do if you want to get up close to waterfalls! It would be good to have 1 hour to do it, but you can do it in less.

The Mendenhall Glacier continues to retreat (aka go back further), so year after year, you keep getting a more distant view.

When I was at Nugget Falls, I heard someone say that they had been there before and the glacier was much closer. They were saying “bye bye glacier”!

So it’s a special thing to see while you can!

So when I first booked the cruise, it showed a Juneau departure of 10pm.

A week or so later (March 29), I noticed that the departure had changed to 9:15pm.

This was not a big deal in this case.

But in case you do have some things planned that might be sensitive to arrival/departure times, it can be good to have another look at your cruise itinerary!

It seems like it’s not uncommon for time changes like this to happen.

Day 7: Skagway cruise port (May 5: 7am to 8:30pm)

My plan for Skagway cruise port:

• morning: White Pass Rail & Klondike Highway (Princess shore excursion) 8:15am to 12pm
• afternoon: Glacier Discovery by Helicopter with Temsco Helicopters (Princess shore excursion) 2:15pm to 4:15pm

The absolutely most popular thing to do in Skagway cruise port is the White Pass train.

There are different types of combination tours that you can do that includes the White Pass railway.

The White Pass railway crosses the Canadian border.

If you are on a White Pass tour that includes getting off the train stepping foot onto Canada, then you’ll need to bring a passport. Look for these instructions in the tour description when you’re booking the excursion.

I did a White Pass excursion that included a drive on the Klondike Highway.

It was a drive on the Klondike Highway up past the White Pass summit to get on the train in Fraser, Canada.

And then from Fraser, I took the train back to Skagway.

Then in the afternoon, I had a helicopter tour that included a wilderness landing on a glacier.

We saw blue ice and blue icefalls!

If you’re thinking about doing a helicopter tour, I recommend doing one that includes some sort of landing. It makes the experience that much more special!

Skagway is also one of the best cruise ports for dog sledding in Alaska !

Day 8: Glacier Bay National Park scenic cruising sea day (May 6: 6:15am to 3:30pm)

If you aren’t going to be doing any excursions during your Alaska cruise, then you must make sure that you choose an Alaska cruise itinerary that includes Glacier Bay National Park!

On Glacier Bay National Park day, national park rangers will board the cruise ship by arriving on a small boat.

Then they will be on the cruise ship the entire time that you are in Glacier Bay National Park.

Sailing into Glacier Bay, one of the most anticipated spots is Margerie Glacier where the cruise ship will be spending some time at.

The hope is that you will get to witness “calving” of an Alaska glacier.

That is, you might get a chance to see huge chunks of ice fall off the glacier to make a big splash into the water!

Day 9: Sitka cruise port (May 7: 8am to 5pm)

My plan for Sitka cruise port:

• morning: Sitka marine wildlife tour with Sitka Sound Tours
• afternoon: Sitka National Historical Park on my own

In looking at the shore excursions offered by Princess, it seemed like there were a number of excursions about seeing sea otters.

So, this must mean Sitka is a good cruise port to see sea otters?!

So I did a marine wildlife tour in hopes of seeing sea otters.

While I did see a sea otter, I guess it wasn’t as many as can be seen on other days.

My boat captain took me to a spot that is a known spot where sea otters hang out.

Once again, with wildlife tours in general, there’s no guarantee to see wildlife because they do what they want when they want.

At the very least again, it’s a boat ride in Alaska!

I did get to see sea lions kind of up close on the buoys which was interesting because I went to a naturalist speaker session on the cruise ship who said sea lions like to hang out on buoys. So it was cool to see it in action!

There was even a sea lion that swam up to the boat.

My captain had never seen that before and speculated that maybe it’s been fed by people on boats so it was looking for food. Don’t feed wildlife or you’ll mess with their feeding habits!

After the boat tour, I then walked along the Sitka Sea Walk.

This is also the direction to get to Sitka National Historical Park to see totem poles, which is also along the coast.

Day 10: Ketchikan cruise port (May 8: 9am to 6pm)

My plan for Ketchikan cruise port:

• morning: Totem Bight State Historical Park on my own
• afternoon: Misty Fjords National Monument seaplane tour with Island Wings
• late afternoon: Creek Street on my own

In the morning, I went to Totem Bight State Historical Park by bus to see totem poles.

In the afternoon, I did a seaplane tour to Misty Fjords National Monument.

First it was a flight over Tongass National Forest, and then it’s a flight over Misty Fjords.

The seaplane tour had a wilderness landing in Misty Fjords National Monument on a small island and it felt really wild and remote!

Our pilot tied the plane to land on her own.

Day 11: Sea day

Day 12: vancouver disembarkation day, how much does a cheap alaska cruise from vancouver round trip cost.

This Alaska cruise that I did was the first of the Alaska season for Princess.

It was an early in the Alaska cruise season, so it was on the “cheaper” side.

That said, when looking at Alaska cruises, you don’t just want to look at the base rate that’s displayed on the website!

Along with the port fees and taxes, the cheapest Alaska cruises will be an inside cabin.

It’s often said that if you’re going to splurge on a balcony on a cruise, then it’s for an Alaska cruise.

But of course, it depends on your priorities, and it’s how you want to spend your cruise.

For example, if you are seriously considering getting a balcony, then maybe instead of spending that money on a balcony, you’d rather spend it on an epic Alaska cruise excursion… like a dog sledding tour in Alaska !

You also may want to budget extra money separately for the best Alaska excursions.

But, just to give you an idea, I took screenshots of what the cost of my Alaska cruise was showing up as 6 days before departure.

The cruise started on April 29, and the cost of the Alaska cruise displayed below is for an inside cabin that you could book on April 23.

👆 Cost of a last minute “drop and go” Alaska cruise from Vancouver round trip, less than a week before an April cruise departure was around $900 for a solo cruiser. The base cruise rate was $599 for a solo cruiser, plus around $300 in port fees and taxes. This means the cost of a last minute Alaska cruise from Vancouver was $82 per night for a single occupancy solo cruiser when you include the taxes and fees.

And that’s a bit about my Alaska cruise!

HAPPY CRUISING TO ALASKA FROM VANCOUVER!

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• Helicopter + glacier walk to see blue ice
• Klondike Highway to Fraser BC + White Pass summit train
• What I did on another Skagway cruise ship arrival: Dog sledding and Yakutania Point
• Totem Bight State Historical Park
• Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness seaplane + wilderness landing
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• Icy Strait Point to Hoonah
• Sitka National Historical Park totem poles
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• What is it like: Glacier Bay National Park from a cruise ship
• This was not available on my early season cruise: Hubbard Glacier excursion (yes, you can get off the ship on a sea day! available until early September... if it's not already sold out!)
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Royal Caribbean cruise cancels voyage to Alaska after the guests already boarded

• Updated: May. 06, 2024, 11:25 a.m. |
• Published: May. 06, 2024, 11:05 a.m.

A Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska was scrapped after guests already boarded the ship. TNS

• Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

A Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska was scrapped after guests had already boarded the ship.

The ship, “Radiance of the Seas,” had been experiencing some propulsion issues , causing the cruise liner to shorten and eventually cancel the weeklong itinerary through Alaska.

The cruise was initially planned to set sail from Vancouver, but the cruise liner announced it would remain in port for two days before setting sail. But then, the captain announced Saturday afternoon that guests would need to disembark the ship by Sunday at 4 p.m.

“Due to a technical issue, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the April 26 sailing,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said in an emailed statement . “Guests will receive a full refund and 100% future cruise credit, and have been notified directly.”

Guests on board the cruise had mixed reactions.

“While I’m still very sad I didn’t get to see Alaska this year, I believe I’ll have another opportunity to go, and this cancellation provided an additional opportunity to get to know Vancouver, which is truly a very cool city,” one passenger wrote on the Royal Caribbean blog.

Another passenger, however, said she doesn’t think she’ll use Royal Caribbean the next time she goes to Alaska.

“I would like to go to Alaska,” passenger Charlene Chong told USA Today. “I’m not sure if I want to go with them.”

This isn’t the first time a Royal Caribbean cruise has had to change its itinerary recently.

The cruise liner stopped ships from docking at a private island port in Haiti due to ongoing violence in the region.

This decision by Royal Caribbean to change the itinerary on that cruise came after the U.S. issued a warning to tourists to avoid traveling to Haiti at this time due to an increase in gang-related violence.

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Thousands of residents from a Canadian town are being urged to evacuate amid a fast-growing wildfire that has resulted in poor air quality and reduced visibility.

The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres. BC Wildfire Service maps showed the fire burning just a few miles west of Fort Nelson's city limits. Fort Nelson is located in the far northeastern corner of British Columbia, about 995 miles from Vancouver. Fort Nelson and the Fort Nelson Indian Reserve have a combined population of about 3,000.

The wildfire smoke coming from British Columbia is causing widespread poor air quality and reduced visibility, a Sunday alert said.

Online footage shared by locals from the Fort Nelson wildfire showed thick plumes of smoke rising high into the sky, with houses in the foreground. In some photos, haze seemed to cover wide areas.

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nation issued a joint statement warning people choosing to stay that "emergency medical services are not available, nor are groceries or other amenities."

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"In moments of uncertainty, unity becomes critical," Fraser said in the press release. "Please evacuate calmly, our collective strength will be our resilience."

Health authorities said Fort Nelson General Hospital has been safely evacuated and closed until further notice.

Authorities in Alberta also issued an alert about a wildfire 15.5 miles southwest of the oil sands city of Fort McMurray that could impact visibility on highways in some areas. No evacuation order has been given so far for the major Canadian oil city.

Fire restrictions will remain in effect in the area until conditions improve, officials said.

"Five crews of wildland firefighters, nine helicopters and air tankers worked on the southeast perimeter today. Windy conditions challenged firefighting efforts," Alberta Wildfire said Saturday, adding that an incident management team will be managing the wildfire.

The high winds pushed smoke across Alberta on Saturday, putting the city of Edmonton under an air quality advisory with hazard levels rated at 10-plus — or "very high risk" — forecast.

Meteorologists are not anticipating rain and have advised people to stay indoors.

While conditions should begin to improve Sunday night, they will likely remain poor through Monday or even Tuesday, officials said.

Canadian officials warned Sunday that people with lung diseases such as asthma, people with heart disease, older adults, children, those who are pregnant and people who work outdoors are at a higher risk of experiencing health effects from wildfire smoke. They recommended people who spend time outdoors wear a mask to reduce exposure to fire particles in the smoke.

"Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone's health even at low concentrations," officials said.

In April, Canadian officials warned the country could face another catastrophic wildfire season after last year's  historic fires . 

There were warmer-than-normal temperatures and widespread drought conditions across Canada this winter, officials disclosed. Weather outlooks indicate that Canada can expect higher-than-normal temperatures this spring and summer as well, setting the stage for wildfires. 

"With the heat and dryness across the country, we can expect that the wildfire season will start sooner and end later, and potentially be more explosive," Canada Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said at a press conference.

Canada's wildfire season  typically runs from May through October. The country is home to about 9% of the world's forests. 

In 2023, Canada witnessed a record number of wildfires that also caused choking smoke in parts of the U.S. and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate across British Columbia. That year, 19 counties in 11 states had multiple days with "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" air quality.

Smoke  billowed to the U.S., blanketing portions of the East Coast and Midwest. Last June, New York City's air quality became some of the worst in the world in June as Canada's wildfire smoke blew in.

In 2023, Canada's severe weather caused over $3.1 billion in insured damages, officials said. 

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Authorities say a cruise ship worker from South Africa has been arrested in Alaska’s capital city after he was accused of attacking a woman and two security guards with scissors on board the vessel

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A cruise ship worker from South Africa was arrested Tuesday in Alaska 's capital city, accused of attacking a woman and two security guards with scissors on board the vessel, according to authorities.

The U.S. attorney's office says the man is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon within maritime and territorial jurisdiction. Online court records do not show an attorney for the 35-year-old man.

According to an affidavit from FBI Special Agent Matthew Judy, the man was recently hired by a cruise line and joined the ship, the Norwegian Encore, in Seattle on Sunday. The ship set off that day for a weeklong trip with scheduled stops in Alaska ports, including the capital of Juneau, and British Columbia.

The alleged incident happened west of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, as the ship was sailing to Alaska. According to the affidavit, during the 'late evening" Sunday, ship personnel saw the man trying to deploy a lifeboat, and he was taken by security to a medical center for an evaluation.

While there, he “became irrational and attempted to leave,” and “physically attacked” a guard and a nurse, the affidavit states. He ran into another room, where he grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed a woman who was being examined, as well as two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a “shipboard jail,” the affidavit says. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

The ship arrived in Juneau on Tuesday, when he was arrested by the FBI, the U.S. attorney's office says.

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Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — A cruise ship worker from South Africa was arrested Tuesday in Alaska’s capital city, accused of attacking a woman and two security guards with scissors on board the vessel, according to authorities.

The U.S. attorney’s office says the man is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon within maritime and territorial jurisdiction. Online court records do not show an attorney for the 35-year-old man.

According to an affidavit from FBI Special Agent Matthew Judy, the man was recently hired by a cruise line and joined the ship, the Norwegian Encore, in Seattle on Sunday. The ship set off that day for a weeklong trip with scheduled stops in Alaska ports, including the capital of Juneau, and British Columbia.

The alleged incident happened west of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, as the ship was sailing to Alaska. According to the affidavit, during the “late evening” Sunday, ship personnel saw the man trying to deploy a lifeboat, and he was taken by security to a medical center for an evaluation.

While there, he “became irrational and attempted to leave,” and “physically attacked” a guard and a nurse, the affidavit states. He ran into another room, where he grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed a woman who was being examined, as well as two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a “shipboard jail,” the affidavit says. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

The ship arrived in Juneau on Tuesday, when he was arrested by the FBI, the U.S. attorney’s office says.

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A cruise ship worker from South Africa was arrested Tuesday in Alaska's capital city of Juneau, accused of attacking a woman and two security guards with scissors on board the vessel in B.C. waters, according to authorities.

The U.S. attorney's office says the man is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon within maritime and territorial jurisdiction. Online court records do not show an attorney for the 35-year-old man.

According to an affidavit from FBI Special Agent Matthew Judy, the man was recently hired by a cruise line and joined the ship, the Norwegian Encore, in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday. The ship set off that day for a weeklong trip with scheduled stops in Alaska ports, including the capital city of Juneau, and British Columbia.

The alleged stabbing happened west of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, as the ship was sailing to Alaska. According to the affidavit, during the "late evening" Sunday, ship personnel saw the man trying to deploy a lifeboat, and he was taken by security to a medical centre for an evaluation.

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While there, he "became irrational and attempted to leave," and "physically attacked" a guard and a nurse, the affidavit states.

He ran into another room, where he grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed a woman who was being examined, as well as two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a "shipboard jail," the affidavit says. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

The ship arrived in Juneau on Tuesday, when he was arrested by the FBI, the U.S. attorney's office says.

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