Virgin Voyages just released its Alaska season for summer 2028. Brilliant Lady heads north again with 18 sailings from May 1 through September 7, 2028, mostly round trip from Seattle, with Vancouver at the start and end of the season. Every sailing cruises the Inside Passage, and several include Hubbard Glacier. Bookings open November 12, 2026.
Here's the full lineup and what to know if you're thinking about Alaska in 2028.
Brilliant Lady returns to Alaska in summer 2028, with 18 sailings from May through September.
2028 Alaska at a Glance
Ship: Brilliant Lady
Season: May 1 to September 7, 2028
Sailings: 18, across 5 itineraries (4 of them new for 2028)
Bookings open: November 12, 2026
Homeports: Seattle for most sailings, with Vancouver for the season opener and finale
Lengths: 7, 9, 10, and 12 nights
Glaciers: Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier on the 7-night sailings, and Hubbard Glacier on the longer ones
The 2028 Itineraries
7-Night Inside Passage and Glacial Fjords (Seattle round trip)
This is the main itinerary, with 14 departures.
Ports: Seattle, sea day, Ketchikan, Sitka, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, sea day, Victoria, Seattle
Dates: May 11, 18, and 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; July 6; August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
10-Night Hubbard Glacier, Inside Passage and Juneau (Vancouver to Seattle)
The season opener, departing May 1.
Ports: Vancouver, sea day, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, sea day, Victoria, Seattle
12-Night Hubbard Glacier, Inside Passage and Juneau (Seattle round trip)
The longest sailing of the season, departing July 13.
Ports: Seattle, sea day, Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier, Haines, Juneau, Skagway, two sea days, Victoria, Seattle
9-Night Hubbard Glacier and Inside Passage (Seattle round trip)
Departing July 25.
Ports: Seattle, sea day, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Haines, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, sea day, Victoria, Seattle
7-Night Seattle to Vancouver
The season finale, departing September 7.
Ports: Seattle, sea day, Ketchikan, Sitka, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, sea day, Victoria, Vancouver
Which Sailing Should You Pick?
First time in Alaska or short on vacation days? The 7-night Seattle sailings hit the classics with a glacier day and Victoria at the end.
Want to see Hubbard Glacier? Look at the 9-, 10-, or 12-night sailings. Hubbard is one of the most impressive glaciers in Alaska.
Want the most ports? The 12-night July 13 sailing visits Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Haines, Juneau, and Skagway.
Flying from the East or South? One-way sailings into or out of Vancouver can mean an international flight, so factor that into your airfare.
For what changed on the 2027 sailings, including the switch to Endicott Arm, see Virgin Voyages 2027 Alaska Itinerary Changes.
Why Alaska With Virgin Is Different
Adults only. Every sailor is 18 or older.
Most cabins have a terrace, so you can watch glaciers and wildlife from your own hammock.
Dining is included. All 20+ restaurants and eateries are part of your fare.
Wi-Fi, fitness classes, and essential drinks are included too.
Alaska-specific Shore Things, like glacier trekking, salmon fishing, dog sledding, and wildlife cruises, in three tiers: Essential, Elevated, and Exclusive.
Alaska-only touches onboard, including an entertainment cast with a lumberjack and a naturalist, deck daybeds with blankets for glacier viewing, and dinner menus featuring local Alaska ingredients.
How to Book 2028 Alaska
Bookings for all 18 sailings open November 12, 2026. If you're interested, request a quote now and I'll have everything ready so we can get you booked the day they open. Alaska has a short season, and terrace cabins on popular dates go fast.
Two booking perks to know:
A $100 Bar Tab for returning Sailors. Virgin is giving loyalty Sailors who book within two weeks of November 12 a $100 Bar Tab. See my Virgin Voyages Sailing Club guide.
Extra perks with MNVV. Sailing with Virgin before then? Booking 2028 Alaska onboard with My Next Virgin Voyage comes with exclusive perks, and they combine with the Bar Tab offer. See how MNVV works.
When you book through me, I can:
Choose your exact cabin on Base, Essential, and Premium fares. Booking direct, Virgin assigns it.
Stack every offer you qualify for.
Help you pick the right sailing for the glaciers and ports you want.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are Virgin Voyages' 2028 Alaska cruises?
May 1 through September 7, 2028, on Brilliant Lady.
Where do Virgin Voyages Alaska cruises depart from?
Most 2028 sailings are round trip from Seattle. The season opens in Vancouver and ends with a Seattle to Vancouver sailing.
Does Virgin Voyages go to Hubbard Glacier in 2028?
Yes, on the 9-, 10-, and 12-night sailings. The 7-night sailings visit Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier.
Can I book Virgin Voyages Alaska 2028 now?
Bookings open November 12, 2026. Request a quote now and I'll get you booked as soon as the sailings open.
Is Virgin Voyages Alaska adults only?
Yes. All Virgin Voyages sailings are adults only, 18 and older.
Ready to Plan Alaska 2028?
Request a free quote and I'll help you pick the right Alaska sailing, choose your exact cabin, and stack every offer you qualify for, at the same price as booking direct.
