Featured Ritz-Carlton itinerary
Luminara June 18-29 2026 Cruise & Offers
Whittier to Vancouver
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Voyage 13260618 | 11 days · Retained itinerary
Ports & shore experiences
Each destination appears once with an individual overview of about 50 words. Repeated names and sea days are combined while every preserved date and schedule entry remains visible.
Day 1Whittier
About Whittier
Whittier introduces cruise visitors to the destination through its waterfront setting, local neighborhoods, regional food, architecture and surrounding landscape. A well-paced visit can focus on one or two principal areas while leaving time for an unhurried walk or meal. Review transfer distances, opening hours, weather and the ship’s schedule before finalizing independent plans ashore.
Published schedule
- Day 1: USA - Departs 5:00 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 2Valdez
About Valdez
Valdez introduces cruise visitors to the destination through its waterfront setting, local neighborhoods, regional food, architecture and surrounding landscape. A well-paced visit can focus on one or two principal areas while leaving time for an unhurried walk or meal. Review transfer distances, opening hours, weather and the ship’s schedule before finalizing independent plans ashore.
Published schedule
- Day 2: USA - 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 3; Day 11Day at sea
Sailing-day overview
These dates are retained as sailing time with no port call. The preserved itinerary does not publish a day-specific onboard activity program, so no amenity, entertainment, dining, marina access or included experience is promised for these entries.
Published schedule
- Day 3: No arrival or departure time published
- Day 11: No arrival or departure time published
Planning note
There is no shore call on this retained itinerary stage. Onboard arrangements are confirmed aboard Luminara.
Day 4Haines
About Haines
Haines occupies a striking setting between Alaska’s Lynn Canal and the Chilkat Mountains. The small town preserves Tlingit culture, frontier history and a strong connection with surrounding wilderness. River valleys support important bald eagle habitat, while weather, road conditions and wildlife distance determine which landscapes are most accessible during the call.
Published schedule
- Day 4: USA - 11:00 AM / 9:00 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 5Icy Strait Point
About Icy Strait Point
Icy Strait Point is a visitor destination near the Tlingit community of Hoonah on Alaska’s Chichagof Island. Restored cannery buildings, forest trails and expansive water views introduce the area’s cultural and natural setting. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and weather, mobility and transport arrangements should guide plans beyond the landing area.
Published schedule
- Day 5: USA - 6:00 AM / 5:30 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 6Cruising Endicott Arm
About Cruising Endicott Arm
Cruising Endicott Arm is a published scenic or transit stage rather than a conventional port call. It gives travelers time to observe the surrounding waterway or coastal landscape from the yacht, subject to route and weather conditions. No shore access, fixed viewpoint, wildlife sighting, onboard program or included activity is promised in this destination overview.
Published schedule
- Day 6: USA - 8:00 AM / 4:00 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 7Petersburg
About Petersburg
Petersburg offers a distinct port-day setting shaped by the local waterfront, community, regional culture and surrounding scenery. Travelers can use the call to explore a focused area at a comfortable pace rather than attempting too much. Confirm transport arrangements, seasonal opening hours, local conditions and a conservative return time before going ashore independently.
Published schedule
- Day 7: USA - 8:00 AM / 4:00 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 8Sitka
About Sitka
Sitka occupies a beautiful setting between forested Baranof Island and the island-dotted waters of southeast Alaska. Tlingit heritage, Russian colonial history and a strong fishing culture meet in its compact center. Berth location, rain, wildlife distance and local transport should be considered when exploring beyond the walkable downtown.
Published schedule
- Day 8: USA - 8:00 AM / 7:00 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 9Klawock
About Klawock
Klawock introduces cruise visitors to the destination through its waterfront setting, local neighborhoods, regional food, architecture and surrounding landscape. A well-paced visit can focus on one or two principal areas while leaving time for an unhurried walk or meal. Review transfer distances, opening hours, weather and the ship’s schedule before finalizing independent plans ashore.
Published schedule
- Day 9: USA - 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 10Ketchikan
About Ketchikan
Ketchikan stretches along the forested shore of Alaska’s Inside Passage, with a history shaped by Tlingit culture, fishing and timber. Creek Street, museums and collections of carved totem poles offer local context, while waterways and rainforest extend beyond town. Frequent rain and berth location should inform practical plans.
Published schedule
- Day 10: USA - 8:00 AM / 3:00 PM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Day 12Vancouver
About Vancouver
Vancouver provides a starting point for discovering the destination’s coastal character, everyday neighborhoods, food traditions and wider regional identity. The most comfortable port day usually combines a small number of carefully chosen areas with time to appreciate the setting. Check walking distances, local transport, weather and the published sailing schedule when planning time ashore.
Published schedule
- Day 12: Canada - Arrives 6:00 AM
Planning note
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Please note: This historical itinerary is retained from existing reliable page information. Confirm current operational details and suitable shore options with Deluxe Cruises. No excursion prices or cruise-line links are included.
A closer look at this sailing
Whittier to Vancouver aboard Luminara
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection presents Whittier to Vancouver aboard Luminara on 18–29 June 2026, travelling from Whittier to Vancouver.
In published order, the route moves from Whittier through Valdez, Haines, Icy Strait Point, Cruising Endicott Arm, Petersburg, Sitka, Klawock, and Ketchikan before reaching Vancouver. For Luminara on 18–29 June 2026, 2 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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