Cunard in Alaska: Queen Elizabeth's Farewell Season and Planning Alaska for 2027

In June 2026 I hosted a group on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth for her farewell season in Alaska, round trip from Seattle. A lot of you have found this post while looking for a Cunard Alaska cruise in 2027, so I have updated it with what you need to know.

Is Cunard sailing to Alaska in 2027?

No. As of October 2026, Cunard's own cruise search has no Alaska voyages for 2027 or 2028. The 2026 season was Queen Elizabeth's farewell to Alaska. I will update this post if that changes.

If it is the Cunard experience you love, Queen Mary 2 sails New England and Canada voyages from New York in 2027.

Alaska in 2027 is still a great plan

Alaska isn't going anywhere, and you don't need Cunard to see it. A 7-night Inside Passage cruise is the easiest first trip. If you have 10 days or more, you can add Denali and the Kenai Peninsula by land.

I would start planning a 2027 Alaska trip now, so you have the best choice of ships, cabins and dates. My Alaska travel guide covers when to go, how many days you need, and cruise or land.

When you are ready, tell me about your 2027 Alaska trip. Let me know who is going, when you are thinking, and what you most want to see, and I will put the options together for you.

Why plan Alaska with me

My husband was born and raised in Alaska and a lot of his family still lives there, so this one is personal. I have been twice to visit them, in May 2010 and March 2019, and in 2026 I sailed the Inside Passage. I am also an Alaska Certified Expert (Gold).

What the farewell season looked like

Our sailing left Seattle on June 11, 2026 and came back on June 22, 11 nights in all. The route took us to Ketchikan, Juneau, Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Sitka, Wrangell and Victoria, BC, and I made it ashore in every port.

Ketchikan is Alaska's "First City," with totem poles, salmon creeks and the colorful boardwalks of Creek Street.

Juneau is the state capital, and you can only get there by sea or air. Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching are both close by.

Glacier Bay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site you can only reach by water. Watching the tidewater glaciers from the deck is the moment most people remember.

Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America, and the blue of the ice has to be seen in person.

Icy Strait Point is home to the Tlingit people, with rainforest trails and a good chance of seeing whales.

Sitka was once the capital of Russian America, with onion-domed churches and totem-lined forest paths.

Wrangell is one of Alaska's oldest towns, with ancient petroglyphs, and it hasn't been polished for tourists.

Victoria, British Columbia was our last stop, with the Inner Harbour and Butchart Gardens.

Ready to start on 2027?

If Alaska has been on your list, let's get it on the calendar. Start planning your Alaska trip with me and I will get back to you within one business day.