Royal Caribbean Announces Alaska Cruises for Summer 2026

Royal Caribbean International is sending four ships to Alaska for the summer of 2026, including Voyager of the Seas on its first visit. Joining Voyager are Ovation of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, and Serenade of the Seas. Guests can explore iconic destinations like Juneau, Skagway, and Sitka, with departures from Seattle, Vancouver, and Seward.

Royal Caribbean to Deploy Four Ships to Alaska for Summer 2026

Royal Caribbean International is set to send four of its ships to Alaska for the summer of 2026, including Voyager of the Seas making its debut in the region.

The Voyager will be joined by Ovation of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, and Serenade of the Seas for a season of exciting cruises, now available for booking on the company’s website. Departures will be available from Seattle, Seward, and Vancouver.

Here’s a closer look at the summer 2026 lineup:

• Anthem of the Seas: After repositioning from Australia, this Quantum-class ship will begin its second season in Alaska with roundtrip cruises from Seattle starting on May 11, 2026. The ship will offer a series of seven-night itineraries featuring stops in Sitka, Skagway, and Victoria, along with scenic cruising through the Endicott Arm Fjord. Some itineraries will also include a visit to Juneau.

• Voyager of the Seas: In its Alaska debut, the Voyager will offer seven-night cruises departing from Seattle. These itineraries include visits to key Alaskan destinations such as Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, and Icy Strait Point.

• Ovation of the Seas: For the first time, Ovation of the Seas will offer open-jaw cruises between Seattle and Vancouver. Guests will have the opportunity to visit iconic Alaskan locations like Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, and the Hubbard Glacier.

• Serenade of the Seas: Rounding out Royal Caribbean’s 2026 Alaska deployment, Serenade of the Seas will operate roundtrip cruises from Vancouver’s Canada Place Cruise Terminal. These itineraries will include stops at Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Sitka, and scenic cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord.

In addition to the Alaska season, Royal Caribbean is offering special “one-off wander” cruises in 2026. These include eight- to 15-night repositioning cruises on Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas, shorter West Coast sailings on Serenade of the Seas, and an eight-night South Pacific cruise aboard Voyager of the Seas.