Don't Miss Out This Summer [7 Day Alaska Cruise]

Onboard Oceania Riviera

Author

Ted Blank
February 25, 2026

TED TALKS CRUISES

Today’s Cruise 🚢

⚓ Ted’s Take

  • Ideal for couples, Alaska first-timers, and travelers who want nature by day and luxury by night

  • 7 spectacular nights (Itinerary)

  • Fares from $2,649 per guest (Fares)

  • Sailing with Oceania Cruises aboard the elegant Oceania Riviera (Ship)

📍Destination: Seattle, WA → Seattle, WA

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ITINERARY

There’s something different about Alaska. The air feels cleaner. The mountains feel bigger. And life slows down in the best way.

This 7-night roundtrip sailing from Seattle blends wild frontier landscapes with Riviera’s refined, country-club elegance. One day you’re watching bald eagles soar above Ketchikan’s misty forests. The next, you’re standing in Juneau surrounded by towering glaciers and endless wilderness.

Wrangell offers a quieter, more authentic slice of Alaska — fewer crowds, deeper history, and raw beauty. Between ports, enjoy peaceful sea days cruising through the Inside Passage, scanning for whales while wrapped in a blanket on your private veranda.

And just when you think it can’t get better, Victoria greets you with charming streets, afternoon tea vibes, and golden evening harbor views.

This is Alaska — elevated.

Oceania Riviera

Voyage dates: August 6, 2026 – August 13, 2026

Day 1: Embark in the Emerald City. Arrive early if you can — Pike Place Market and the waterfront are worth it.

Day 2: Settle in at sea. Explore Riviera’s dining venues, spa, and panoramic lounges as you sail north.

Days 3: Ketchikan is Alaska’s “First City.” Known for totem poles, salmon fishing, and rich Native heritage.

Day 4: Whale watching, Mendenhall Glacier, or a helicopter ride onto an icefield — your pick in Juneau, Alaska.

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WELCOME ABOARD!

  • The Finest Cuisine at Sea® with multiple open-seating gourmet restaurants

  • Elegant, spacious staterooms — many with private verandas

  • Canyon Ranch Spa + fitness center with ocean views

  • Intimate atmosphere with exceptional service

  • Enrichment programs and destination-focused experiences

Inside the Oceania Riviera

ARE YOU IN?

This trip is definitely for you if you…

  • Want to experience Alaska without sacrificing luxury

  • Prefer smaller ships over mega-liners

  • Love great food and wine

  • Appreciate scenic cruising days as much as port days

  • Are traveling as a couple and want something special but easy

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