MIAMI, Florida – 30 September 2026 – Royal Caribbean has unveiled its summer 2028 Alaska programme, with four ships offering seven-night vacations from Seattle, Seward and Vancouver. Anthem of the Seas, the newly amplified Ovation of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas will sail the region, with the season beginning in April 2028.
Selected journeys can be extended with multi-night Cruisetour land experiences. The itineraries feature ports including Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point, along with glacier and scenic cruising at Hubbard Glacier, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. The programme opened first to Crown & Anchor Society members, with general bookings opening on 1 October.
Anthem of the Seas links Seward and Vancouver
Anthem of the Seas will offer seven-night Alaska vacations from Seward and Vancouver from May to September. Selected journeys can be paired with two- to six-night Cruisetours before or after the cruise, including visits to Denali National Park. The ship’s programme includes Hubbard Glacier and Ketchikan, where Royal Caribbean highlights fishing, kayaking, hiking and forest zip lining.
Onboard features include the North Star observation capsule, SeaPlex indoor activity space, Jamie’s Italian and Johnny Rockets.
Ovation of the Seas sails from Seattle
The newly amplified Ovation of the Seas will operate seven-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle from May through September. The programme includes Sitka, Skagway and Juneau, along with Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier.
Onboard, the ship will feature RipCord by iFly, the brand-new Sound Cellar and the Pesky Parrot tiki bar. Highlighted onboard dining venues include Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, Chops Grille and Izumi Teppanyaki.
Serenade and Voyager add further Alaska options
Serenade of the Seas will offer seven-night Alaska getaways from Vancouver from May through September. Highlights include the longest and highest zipline at Icy Strait Point, hiking in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and browsing Juneau’s historic district. Onboard amenities include a rock-climbing wall, poolside movie nights under the stars and live music at Schooner Bar.
Voyager of the Seas will sail seven-night getaways from Seattle from April through September, calling at Sitka, Juneau and Skagway in Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia. Royal Caribbean said guests can visit national historic sites and view mountains and coastal landscapes, while looking out for wildlife including grizzly bears, harbour seals and bald eagles. Onboard, Voyager of the Seas offers ice skating and laser tag at Studio B, mini golf, arcade games and the fully climatized Solarium pool deck for adults.
Seward terminal connects cruise and land journeys
Travellers embarking or disembarking in Seward will use the new terminal developed by Royal Caribbean Group and the Alaska Railroad. The facility provides convenient access to the neighbouring Alaska Railroad station, making it easier for guests to explore more of Alaska.
Royal Caribbean Group said the terminal also supports its SEA the Future corporate responsibility platform and is designed to serve as a year-round community gathering space for activities including sports, youth programmes and local events.
Across the four-ship deployment, Royal Caribbean’s 2028 Alaska season combines seven-night cruises with selected land extensions from Seattle, Seward and Vancouver between April and September.
Source: Official Press Releases from Royal Caribbean Press Centre, 30 September 2026, Miami
