Carnival Miracle in Tracy Arm Fjord The 2021 Alaska cruise season is expected to be modified and shorter than prior years, but several cruise lines including Princess, Carnival, Holland America, Norwegian, Celebrity, and Royal Caribbean have all announced plans to sail Alaska cruise itineraries this year. This page compiles some ships and basic itinerary information for some of the ships with current plans to sail to Alaska in 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic health protocols and requirements are constantly evolving. Each cruise line on this list has a vaccination requirement for COVID-19 at the time of writing (some make exceptions based on age). I highly recommend before booking anything you check your cruise line's website or discuss with a travel agent the latest vaccination requirements or onboard protocols. Also, keep in mind things are subject to change in terms of procedures and/or itineraries. If COVID-19 is detected on your cruise that could also have an impact on your itinerary.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic health protocols and requirements are constantly evolving. Each cruise line on this list has a vaccination requirement for COVID-19 at the time of writing (some make exceptions based on age). I highly recommend before booking anything you check your cruise line's website or discuss with a travel agent the latest vaccination requirements or onboard protocols. Also, keep in mind things are subject to change in terms of procedures and/or itineraries. If COVID-19 is detected on your cruise that could also have an impact on your itinerary.
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Cruise Line
The Carnival Miracle is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting July 27, 2021. During the ship's shortened Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops in Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan as well as a scenic cruise day in Tracy Arm Fjord.
As of the time of writing, the Carnival Miracle's 2021 Alaska cruises are for guests that are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Carnival's website explicitly states, "Guests who are not vaccinated, including children who are not eligible for the vaccine, will not be permitted to sail".
For information on Carnival Cruise Line's Alaska protocols: Click Here
Carnival Cruise Line
The Carnival Miracle is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting July 27, 2021. During the ship's shortened Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops in Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan as well as a scenic cruise day in Tracy Arm Fjord.
As of the time of writing, the Carnival Miracle's 2021 Alaska cruises are for guests that are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Carnival's website explicitly states, "Guests who are not vaccinated, including children who are not eligible for the vaccine, will not be permitted to sail".
For information on Carnival Cruise Line's Alaska protocols: Click Here
Majestic Princess
Princess Cruise Line
The Majestic Princess is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting July 25, 2021. During the Majestic Princess' Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops in Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan and a scenic cruise day in Glacier Bay.
As of the time of writing, the Majestic Princess' 2021 Alaska cruises are for guests that are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For more information on Princess' health protocols please click here.
Princess Cruise Line
The Majestic Princess is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting July 25, 2021. During the Majestic Princess' Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops in Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan and a scenic cruise day in Glacier Bay.
As of the time of writing, the Majestic Princess' 2021 Alaska cruises are for guests that are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For more information on Princess' health protocols please click here.
Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
The Nieuw Amsterdam is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting July 24, 2021. During the Nieuw Amsterdam's Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops in Juneau, Icy Straight Point, Sitka, Ketchikan, and a scenic cruise day in Glacier Bay.
As of the time of writing, the Niewu Amsterdam's Alaska cruises are for guests that are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Holland America's press release announcing the Alaska cruises for the ship stated, "These Holland America Line cruises in 2021 to Alaska are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. Shipboard crew vaccinations will also be in accordance with CDC guidelines". To read this press release by Holland America please click here.
Holland America Line
The Nieuw Amsterdam is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting July 24, 2021. During the Nieuw Amsterdam's Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops in Juneau, Icy Straight Point, Sitka, Ketchikan, and a scenic cruise day in Glacier Bay.
As of the time of writing, the Niewu Amsterdam's Alaska cruises are for guests that are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Holland America's press release announcing the Alaska cruises for the ship stated, "These Holland America Line cruises in 2021 to Alaska are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. Shipboard crew vaccinations will also be in accordance with CDC guidelines". To read this press release by Holland America please click here.
Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
The Serenade of the Seas is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting July 19, 2021. During the Serenade of the Seas' Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops that vary by sailing date. One cruise route shows the the ship stopping in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, and having a scenic cruise day in the Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier. The other route shows the ship stopping at Icy Straight Point, Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, and having a scenic cruise day in Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.
As of the time of writing, the Serenade of the Seas' Alaska cruises are requiring COVID-19 vaccines, however there are some exclusions. Royal Caribbean's press release notes, "Vacationers sailing to Alaska who are 16 years of age or older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and those 12 or older as of Aug. 1." To view Royal Caribbean's press release please click here.
Royal Caribbean International
The Serenade of the Seas is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting July 19, 2021. During the Serenade of the Seas' Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops that vary by sailing date. One cruise route shows the the ship stopping in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, and having a scenic cruise day in the Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier. The other route shows the ship stopping at Icy Straight Point, Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, and having a scenic cruise day in Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.
As of the time of writing, the Serenade of the Seas' Alaska cruises are requiring COVID-19 vaccines, however there are some exclusions. Royal Caribbean's press release notes, "Vacationers sailing to Alaska who are 16 years of age or older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and those 12 or older as of Aug. 1." To view Royal Caribbean's press release please click here.
Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
The Ovation of the Seas is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting August 13, 2021. During the Ovation of the Seas' Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops in Juneau, Skagway, and Sitka, and scenic cruise days in the Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.
As of the time of writing, the Serenade of the Seas' Alaska cruises are requiring COVID-19 vaccines, however there are some exclusions. Royal Caribbean's press release notes, "Vacationers sailing to Alaska who are 16 years of age or older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and those 12 or older as of Aug. 1." To view Royal Caribbean's press release please click here.
Royal Caribbean International
The Ovation of the Seas is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting August 13, 2021. During the Ovation of the Seas' Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops in Juneau, Skagway, and Sitka, and scenic cruise days in the Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.
As of the time of writing, the Serenade of the Seas' Alaska cruises are requiring COVID-19 vaccines, however there are some exclusions. Royal Caribbean's press release notes, "Vacationers sailing to Alaska who are 16 years of age or older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and those 12 or older as of Aug. 1." To view Royal Caribbean's press release please click here.
Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line
The Norwegian Encore is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting August 7, 2021. During the Norwegian Encore's Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops based on the specific cruise departure date. One type of itinerary being offered includes port stops at Icy Straight Point, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. The other type of itinerary being offered includes port stops at Juneau, Icy Straight Point, and Ketchikan.
As of the time of writing, the Norwegian Encore's Alaska cruises are requiring COVID-19 vaccines. Norwegian Cruise Line's website states, "All guests and crew must be fully vaccinated, at least 2 weeks prior to departure, in order to board. Guest vaccination requirements are currently for all sailings embarking through October 31, 2021– we will follow the science to make determinations on requirements for all other future sailings." For Norwegian Cruise Line's health page click here.
Norwegian Cruise Line
The Norwegian Encore is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting August 7, 2021. During the Norwegian Encore's Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops based on the specific cruise departure date. One type of itinerary being offered includes port stops at Icy Straight Point, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. The other type of itinerary being offered includes port stops at Juneau, Icy Straight Point, and Ketchikan.
As of the time of writing, the Norwegian Encore's Alaska cruises are requiring COVID-19 vaccines. Norwegian Cruise Line's website states, "All guests and crew must be fully vaccinated, at least 2 weeks prior to departure, in order to board. Guest vaccination requirements are currently for all sailings embarking through October 31, 2021– we will follow the science to make determinations on requirements for all other future sailings." For Norwegian Cruise Line's health page click here.
Celebrity Millennium
Celebrity Cruises
The Celebrity Millennium is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting in July 2021. During the Celebrity Millennium's Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops based on the specific sailing departure date. One type of itinerary being offered includes stops at Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and scenic cruise areas such as Endicott Arm and the Inside Passage. The other type of itinerary being offered includes stops Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Straight Point, and scenic cruise areas such as the Endicott Arm.
As of the time of writing, Celebrity's website states, "All guests ages 16 and older must be fully vaccinated with all COVID-19 doses administered at least 14 days prior to sailing. As of August 1, 2021, all US guests age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. For UK residents, all guests 18 and over must be fully vaccinated with all Covid-19 vaccine doses administered at least 14 days prior to sailing. Crew members onboard will be vaccinated." For additional information on Celebrity's health protocols please click here.
Celebrity Cruises
The Celebrity Millennium is scheduled to sail seven night cruises from Seattle, Washington to Alaska starting in July 2021. During the Celebrity Millennium's Alaska cruise season these seven night cruises have planned itinerary stops based on the specific sailing departure date. One type of itinerary being offered includes stops at Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and scenic cruise areas such as Endicott Arm and the Inside Passage. The other type of itinerary being offered includes stops Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Straight Point, and scenic cruise areas such as the Endicott Arm.
As of the time of writing, Celebrity's website states, "All guests ages 16 and older must be fully vaccinated with all COVID-19 doses administered at least 14 days prior to sailing. As of August 1, 2021, all US guests age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. For UK residents, all guests 18 and over must be fully vaccinated with all Covid-19 vaccine doses administered at least 14 days prior to sailing. Crew members onboard will be vaccinated." For additional information on Celebrity's health protocols please click here.
Important Note: Some cruise lines with smaller ships are also sailing Alaska during the 2021 season. I generally do not cover these lines in on my blog, but wanted to mention you might be able to find cruises with some of these cruise operators for 2021 as well.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic health protocols and requirements are constantly evolving. Please make sure to do your research to gather the most up-to-date information before making any decisions. Since information is rapidly changing the itineraries and COVID-19 protocols discussed in this post may no longer be updated.