Cunard Announces 2025 Alaska Season With Roundtrip Sailings From Seattle

Alaska is one of those destinations that are a dream for those who love to cruise and sailing with Cunard makes it even better. Starting today, travelers wishing to visit the Last Frontier can book new, luxury Alaska cruises with the cruise line in 2025. Read on to find out more about the exciting cruises, and traveling roundtrip from Seattle, USA.

Cunard reveals 2025 Alaska sailing season

The luxury cruise line Cunard has announced its Alaska itineraries for 2025, sailing roundtrip from Seattle. Initially, the cruise line offered these new voyages to members of its loyalty program but from today, bookings are open to the public.

Speaking of the announcement, Katie McAlister, president of Cunard said:

We are incredibly excited to offer guests the new opportunity of sailing roundtrip into Alaska from Seattle.  Due to strong guest demand, Cunard is offering a full summer season in Alaska, allowing travelers to delve into the region’s wildlife and visit extraordinary cities, with extended time in port to fully appreciate this captivating destination.

About the new Cunard sailing season

The 2025 Alaska season with Cunard is set to run from June 12 through September 25 aboard the Queen Elizabeth. During that season, the cruise ship will make 11 journeys to Alaska from Seattle. Meanwhile, the cruises will range from a week to 11-night sailings.

One of three ships in the Cunard fleet, Queen Elizabeth is a 965-foot-long vessel, able to accommodate up to 2,081 passengers and 911 crew members.

What to expect

Those guests who book an Alaska sailing with Cunard in 2025 will see several late-evening departures. This means that guests will be offered plenty of time to explore ports like Ketchikan, with its colorful totem poles. Moreover, they will also visit Sitka, where 22 buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Moreover, guests onboard the Queen Elizabeth will get to see the stunning Hubbard Glacier and Icy Strait Point. Along the way, they can enjoy a whale-watching expedition, or even experience the thrill of the world’s longest zipline.

The cruise ship’s itinerary also includes the UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay National Park, with its towering glaciers and ice-capped mountains. Moreover, other ports of call include Endicott Arm, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway and Tracy Arm Fjord.

Meanwhile, to keep things interesting, several experts will also join the cruises to share their stories with guests. Among these are polar skier Preet Chandi, mountaineer Kenton Cool and the wildlife filmmaker, Doug Allen.

Learning more about Alaska

Moreover, guests will also have the chance to learn about the Great Land while cruising through its majestic and stunning landscapes. Each sailing will feature a cultural heritage guide and a naturalist onboard to speak to guests.

When it comes to dining, the food and drink menus on the Queen Elizabeth will draw inspiration from the culture of Alaska and its surrounding wilderness.

View more information about Cunard’s Alaska 2025 voyages here.