Oceania Cruises Sails Into Alaska's Wilder Side Aboard Oceania Riviera in 2027

Itineraries Pair Charming Historic Towns With Alaska's Incredible Scenery, While Shore Excursions Showcase Local Culture and Cuisine, From Oyster Farming to Dog Sledding. 

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MIAMI, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises^® is offering a closer look at its 2027 Alaska season, featuring seven-, 10- and 11-day voyages aboard Oceania Riviera™ from Seattle and Vancouver that blend Alaska's renowned ports with more remote destinations inaccessible to larger vessels.

Linking two of the Pacific's most iconic destinations in one extraordinary voyage and complementing these Alaska sailings is a 27-day journey from Vancouver to Tokyo.

Scenic cruising to Hubbard Glacier or through the Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords reveals some of the region's most dramatic landscapes, where towering cliffs and pristine wilderness create a breathtaking backdrop for exploration.

"A cruise in Alaska offers the chance to explore and enjoy some of the most incredible scenery in the world," said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises. "Guests can embrace a true sense of adventure throughout the day, knowing they will return to the elegant comfort of Oceania Riviera. Whether enjoying an exceptional meal, a perfectly crafted cocktail or simply watching the scenery unfold from a private veranda, the experience combines Alaska's untamed beauty with the relaxed luxury that defines Oceania Cruises."

Ashore, guests can explore thriving fishing communities, Native Alaska heritage sites and glacier-lined waterways, with ports of call including Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Wrangell, Klawock and Haines.

Highlight shore experiences include helicopter flights to Mendenhall Glacier, dog sledding adventures, whale and wildlife encounters, floating oyster farm visits, King Crab fishing and locally led culinary experiences.

Highlighted 2027 Alaska Voyages aboard Oceania Riviera

• Worlds of Wonder: 11-day voyage from Vancouver to Seattle, departing May 13, 2027. Cruising the Inside Passage and Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords with calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Juneau, Wrangell, Klawock and Victoria. 

• Alaska Discoverer: 10-day voyage roundtrip from Seattle, departing May 24, 2027. Cruising Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords with calls at Ketchikan, Wrangell, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Klawock and Victoria. 

• Dramatic Alaska: 11-day voyage roundtrip from Seattle, departing June 3, 2027. Cruising Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords with calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Wrangell, Klawock and Victoria. 

• Trails of Ice & Fire: 10-day voyage roundtrip from Seattle, departing June 14, 2027. Cruising the Inside Passage and Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords with calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Haines, Wrangell and Victoria. 

• Visions of Alaska: 7-day voyage roundtrip from Seattle, departing June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and August 5, 2027, calling at Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Victoria. 

• Alaskan Dreamscapes: 11-day voyage from Seattle to Vancouver, departing August 12, 2027. Cruising Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords with calls at Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Juneau, Klawock, Wrangell and Victoria. 

• Gold Rush & Glaciers: 10-day voyage from Vancouver to Seattle, departing August 23, 2027. Cruising the Inside Passage and Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords with calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Wrangell and Victoria. 

• Alaska Fjords & Forests: 11-day voyage from Seattle to Vancouver, departing September 2, 2027. Cruising Holkham Bay Glacier Fjords with calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Juneau, Klawock, Wrangell and Victoria. 

• Glaciers, Geishas & Gyoza: 27-day voyage from Vancouver to Tokyo, departing September 13, 2027. Cruising Hubbard Glacier with calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point and Anchorage (Whittier), before crossing to Japan. 

Highlighted Shore Excursions

• Ketchikan – Culinary Discovery Tour Chef-Led Oyster Farm and Onboard Cooking Class: Guests join an onboard Chef Instructor to tour the Hump Island Oyster Company floating farm, learn how oysters and kelp are grown and sample the products, and then take part in a 60-minute hands-on seafood cooking class. Groups are limited to 18 guests. 

• Ketchikan – Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour: Guests sail the Inside Passage on a real king crab boat from the TV show "Deadliest Catch." Seasoned fishermen haul crab pots, and guests can hold the daily catch. This is the only place in the world this excursion can operate. 

• Juneau – Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier via Helicopter: Guests fly over the wilderness bordering Juneau, land near Mendenhall Glacier, a 13-mile-long river of ice, and drive a dogsled with professional mushers. 

• Juneau – Fly-In Norris Glacier Hike and Packraft: A floatplane lands guests on a glacially fed lake. They paddle across in a packraft, then hike Norris Glacier, part of the Juneau Icefield.

• Skagway – Ghosts and Goodtime Girls Historic Walking Tour: A costumed actress playing a madam leads the tour, which ends with a Champagne toast and a guided visit to the historic Red Onion Saloon's Brothel Museum. 

• Sitka – Salty Sitkan: Metal Art Class: Guests start with a metal fish cut by a computer-controlled plasma cutter, then grind, hammer and torch it into a sculpture to take home. 

Guests can extend their Alaska cruise experience with pre- and post-cruise land programs that dive deeper into the region. For those ready to immerse themselves in the history and majestic scenery of inland Alaska, the pre-cruise Discover Denali itinerary pairs three nights in Anchorage and Denali National Park with a Deluxe Dome Rail journey.

For a taste of Canada, the Rocky Mountaineer: Western Wonderland excursion covers seven nights across Calgary, Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver, including two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in glass-dome railcars and visits to Lake Louise, Yoho National Park and the Spiral Tunnels.

The Vancouver: City, Sea & Summits land program captures three nights that blend spectacular natural beauty with a vibrant, urban city – from the cultural landmarks and waterfront neighborhoods of the city to the dramatic Sea-to-Sky Highway, a gondola ride above Howe Sound, cruise through False Creek, and a visit to vibrant Granville Island.

Further details on Alaska itineraries, land programs, shore excursions and more can be found here. 

For more information or to book, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA or contact a professional travel advisor. 

About Oceania Cruises^®

Oceania Cruises^® is the world's leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, celebrated for its port-rich voyages and authentic cultural and culinary experiences. The line's intimate, luxurious ships feature an adults-only environment, with a high proportion of spacious rooms and suites, calling on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries across seven continents, with destination-intensive itineraries ranging from seven to 180 days. Aboard the designer-inspired ships, guests enjoy personalized service supported by a strong crew-to-guest ratio, alongside The Finest Cuisine at Sea^®, prepared by one of the highest chef-to-guest ratios at sea. Oceania Cruises^® is also recognized as one of the world's most awarded cruise lines, with accolades spanning luxury, dining, service and destination experiences. Oceania Cruises^® has five Sonata Class ships on order scheduled for delivery in 2027, 2029, 2032, 2035 and 2037. Oceania Cruises^® is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.

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