Noordam • Holland America
14-night Arctic Passage via Hubbard Glacier, Prince Rupert & Inside Passage
Aug 23, 2026 → Sep 6, 2026 • Seattle ↔
From $1,759
$126/night
Great deal
↓28% below typical
Valdez
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Cruises visiting Valdez
Quietest
Jun-Jul
Busiest
Jun-Jul
Upcoming
19+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Jul (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 11+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Valdez.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Valdez
These sailings rank first because they visit Valdez while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Ruby Princess • Princess Cruises
20-night Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Endicott Arm, Glacier Bay & Prince Rupert
Jun 12, 2026 → Jul 2, 2026 • San Francisco ↔
From $2,399
$120/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Noordam • Holland America
14-night Arctic Passage via Kodiak, Hubbard Glacier & Prince Rupert
Aug 22, 2027 → Sep 5, 2027 • Seattle ↔
From $2,509
$179/night
Typical price
↑3% above typical
Explora III
14-night Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Hubbard Glacier & Icy Bay
Jul 30, 2027 → Aug 13, 2027 • Vancouver ↔
From $10,575
$755/night
Typical price
↓5% below typical
Explora III
16-night Arctic Passage via Aomori, Hubbard Glacier & Victoria
May 6, 2028 → May 22, 2028 • Tokyo → Vancouver
From $11,145
$697/night
Typical price
↓2% below typical
Explora III
7-night Arctic Passage via Ward Cove & Hubbard Glacier
Jun 30, 2028 → Jul 7, 2028 • Vancouver → Seward
From $6,270
$896/night
Priced high
↑18% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Valdez, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Valdez that day.
Valdez is busiest from Jun-Jul, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Jul are significantly quieter.
June 2026
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1
~2,000 passengers
$171/night
Near median
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~400 passengers
$1,214/night
↑10% vs typical
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~3,100 passengers
$120/night
↓16% vs typical
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~400 passengers
$1,171/night
↑6% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 ship visit Valdez on this date, carrying about ~3,100 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~3,100 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $120/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Valdez on this date.
Ruby Princess • Princess Cruises
20-night Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Endicott Arm, Glacier Bay & Prince Rupert
Jun 12, 2026 → Jul 2, 2026 • San Francisco ↔
From $2,399
$120/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Best time to visit Valdez on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Valdez still look attractively priced.
June
Cheapest
Median price/night
$171
3 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$1,243
4 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
August
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,743
4 visits
Traffic
↑28% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Valdez
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Valdez, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Arctic Passage via Hubbard Glacier, Prince Rupert & Inside Passage (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Aug 23
From $1,759
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Endicott Arm, Glacier Bay & Prince Rupert (Rare Variant)
Alaska Inside Passage • Next: Jun 12
From $2,399
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Icy Bay (Port-Heavy)
Alaska Inside Passage • Next: Jun 11
From $7,800
6 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
28 Night Legendary Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice
Alaska Inside Passage • Next: Jun 7
From $4,799
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Hubbard Glacier (Port-Heavy)
Alaska Inside Passage • Next: Jul 16
From $9,600
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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How to visit Valdez on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Valdez depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Valdez
See the next scheduled ship visits into Valdez.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | Noordam | Holland America |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Silver Whisper | Silversea Cruises |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Ruby Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Silver Whisper | Silversea Cruises |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Silver Whisper | Silversea Cruises |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Silver Moon | Silversea Cruises |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Silver Whisper | Silversea Cruises |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Silver Whisper | Silversea Cruises |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Silver Moon | Silversea Cruises |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Silver Whisper | Silversea Cruises |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Noordam | Holland America |
| Jul 7, 2027 | Explora III | — |
| Aug 5, 2027 | Explora III | — |
| Aug 29, 2027 | Noordam | Holland America |
| May 17, 2028 | Explora III | — |
| Jul 5, 2028 | Explora III | — |
| Aug 3, 2028 | Explora III | — |
FAQ about cruises visiting Valdez
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Valdez.
What is the best time to visit Valdez on a cruise?
June currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Valdez, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Valdez busiest for cruise traffic?
July currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Valdez. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Valdez?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Valdez include Arctic Passage via Hubbard Glacier, Prince Rupert & Inside Passage (Rare Variant), Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Endicott Arm, Glacier Bay & Prince Rupert (Rare Variant), and Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Icy Bay (Port-Heavy). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Valdez?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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