Virgin Voyages opens 2028 Alaska bookings with four new itineraries

Virgin Voyages has opened bookings for Brilliant Lady’s 2028 Alaska season, introducing four new itineraries within a program of 18 sailings from Seattle and Vancouver.

Running from May 1 through Sept. 14, 2028, the adults-only line’s Alaska season includes roundtrip and one-way voyages ranging from seven to 12 nights.

The program combines Alaska port calls and glacier viewing with destination-inspired onboard entertainment and shore excursions focused on wildlife, outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.

Sailings from Vancouver and Seattle

Season highlights include a 10-night Vancouver-to-Seattle voyage departing May 1, calling at Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan, with scenic cruising at Hubbard Glacier.

Seven-night Seattle roundtrips feature Ketchikan, Sitka and Victoria, alongside scenic cruising through Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier.

For travellers seeking a longer itinerary, a 12-night Seattle roundtrip departing July 13 visits Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Haines, Juneau and Skagway, with scenic cruising at Hubbard Glacier.

A nine-night Seattle roundtrip departing July 25 also features Hubbard Glacier, with calls including Sitka and Haines.

The season closes with a seven-night Seattle-to-Vancouver voyage departing Sept. 7.

Alaska-inspired onboard experiences

Virgin Voyages said its initial Alaska season introduced destination-specific programming, including Drawn to the Wild, You Don’t Know Lumberjack, Baking Alaska and Headphones and Horizons.

Two Alaska-specific entertainment cast roles, The Lumberjack and The Naturalist, added local character and wildlife insight to the onboard experience.

Brilliant Lady’s viewing spaces include private balconies with the line’s signature red hammocks, floor-to-ceiling windows in The Galley and a panoramic glass wall at The Athletic Club.

Ashore, the line’s Shore Things excursions offer wildlife watching, glacier adventures, fishing and cultural experiences.

Virgin Voyages has also partnered with marine conservation charity ORCA to train its marine team to spot whales and take steps to reduce the risk of vessel strikes.

Bookings are available through travel advisors or at VirginVoyages.com.

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