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Alaska Cruise from Seattle in May 2026

Cruises from Seattle in May 2026
Cruises from Seattle in May 2026

May kicks off the unofficial start of cruise season from Seattle, and the city really starts buzzing. Days get longer, with pleasant weather and only occasional rain. Memorial Day weekend brings festivals and outdoor markets. The Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center is a highlight with music, dance, and food from many cultures. Harbor viewpoints and ferries offer classic skyline photos. If you are into baseball, grab a Mariners ticket.

When it comes to cruises from Seattle in May 2026, daylight stretches and wildlife activity spikes. Look for plenty of roundtrip cruises and a strong slate of Inside Passage cruises into Southeast Alaska. You will also find more frequent one way northbound cruises if you want extra time on land after your sailing.

Cruise Lines from Seattle in May 2026

Seattle Port Alaska Cruise Schedule from May 2026

May sailings sit squarely in the spring cruises window, with longer days and lively marine life. For what to expect on the water and ashore, check May in Alaska. Below you can scan the full list of May 2026 departures from Seattle.

7-day Alaska: Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and Victoria from Seattle

Norwegian Cruise Line Alaska 7-day route to Sitka, Juneau/Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Ward Cove, Victoria route from Seattle
Sitka, Juneau/Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Ward Cove, Victoria route from Seattle
Line Name:
 Norwegian Cruise Line
Ship Name:
 Norwegian Bliss

Interior from:
 $ 1,060/per person

Departure Date:
 Saturday, May 2, 2026
Departure Port:
 Seattle
Duration:
 7-day cruise
Cruise Type:
 Roundtrip cruise

Ports of Call: Seattle, Sitka, Juneau, Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Ward Cove, Victoria, Seattle;

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12-day Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands from Seattle to Juneau

UnCruise Adventures Alaska 12-day route to Sucia Island, Canadian Inside Passage, Canadian Inside Passage, Canadian Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Ketchikan, Wrangell Narrows/Thomas Bay, Chichagof Island, Icy Strait, Glacier Bay, Glacier Bay route from Seattle
Sucia Island, Canadian Inside Passage, Canadian Inside Passage, Canadian Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Ketchikan, Wrangell Narrows/Thomas Bay, Chichagof Island, Icy Strait, Glacier Bay, Glacier Bay route from Seattle
Line Name:
 UnCruise Adventures
Ship Name:
 Safari Quest

Interior from:
 $ 8,800/per person

Departure Date:
 Sunday, May 3, 2026
Departure Port:
 Seattle
Duration:
 12-day cruise
Cruise Type:
 One-way cruise

Ports of Call: Seattle, Sucia Island, Canadian Inside Passage, Canadian Inside Passage, Canadian Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Ketchikan, Wrangell Narrows, Thomas Bay, Chichagof Island, Icy Strait, Glacier Bay, Glacier Bay, Juneau;

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7-day Alaska: Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and Victoria from Seattle

Norwegian Cruise Line Alaska 7-day route to Sitka, Juneau/Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Ward Cove, Victoria route from Seattle
Sitka, Juneau/Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Ward Cove, Victoria route from Seattle
Line Name:
 Norwegian Cruise Line
Ship Name:
 Norwegian Bliss

Interior from:
 $ 1,075/per person

Departure Date:
 Saturday, May 9, 2026
Departure Port:
 Seattle
Duration:
 7-day cruise
Cruise Type:
 Roundtrip cruise

Ports of Call: Seattle, Sitka, Juneau, Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Ward Cove, Victoria, Seattle;

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