Azamara Cruises Returns to Alaska After Seven Year Hiatus
by Dori Saltzman
Photo: Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises will return to Alaska for the first time in seven years in summer 2026.
Beginning in May 2026, Azamara Pursuit will operate a series of 10- to 13-day cruises to Alaska, offering a mix of on- and off-the-beaten path port calls, along with extended stays in some ports of more than 10 hours.
“We are excited to reintroduce Alaska as one of our key destinations for the summer of 2026,” said Michael Pawlus, head of itinerary planning at Azamara. “Our guests have long requested a return to this extraordinary region…”
“Our commitment to Destination Immersion means that we don’t just take our guests to Alaska,” added Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises. “We immerse them in its rich culture and take them to the heart of the destination that large ships can’t even access.”
Highlights of Azamara’s return to Alaska include:
- Extended stays in ports such as Juneau, Wrangell, Skagway, Ketchikan, Nanaimo, and Victoria.
- Access to remote locations such as Kodiak and Dutch Harbor.
- 27 late-night departures to maximize guests’ time in port.
- An “Alaskan Adventure: Timber, Traditions, & Toasts” AzAmazing evening in Ketchikan.
