Seabourn Encore will make her debut in Alaska in 2026 as the cruise line sees continued demand for the region.
Seabourn Encore will make her first sailing to Alaska between May and September 2026, with 17 seven-day sailings and one eight-day sailing.
The ship will call into Juneau and Ketchikan, while also visiting “off-the-beaten-path destinations, narrow inlets and passageways not accessible to larger ships, such as Alert Bay, the Inian Islands and remote stretches of the Alaska and Canadian Inside Passage”.
Every voyage also has a glacier experience, and the cruise line says this season will offer more sailings into Glacier Bay National Park than any other luxury cruise line.
Seabourn President Mark Tamis says, “Alaska continues to be one of the most sought-after destinations for our guests, and we are thrilled to bring Seabourn Encore to the region for the very first time”.
“From exploring remote waterways to authentic coastal towns rich with culture and history, our 2026 season offers experiences beyond the expected, bringing guests closer to Alaska’s wildlife and communities with the comfort of an ultra-luxury, all-suite ship.”
Highlights include:
- Summer Solstice voyage – a seven-day Alaska Fjords and Canadian Inside Passage, departing Juneau on June 19, 2026, timed to coincide with the longest days of the year when Alaska has nearly endless daylight for scenic viewing.
- Perseid Meteor Shower voyage – a seven-day Glaciers and Alaska Inside Passage, departing Vancouver on August 7, 2026, coinciding with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower (August 12-13).
- Northern Lights viewing – voyages throughout the season with the chance to spot the aurora borealis, depending on conditions.
For more information, visit Seabourn.
