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Welcome, Crew!

Alaska is calling. Your guide to the Alaskan Glacier Blues & Coastal Views voyage aboard the Brilliant Lady — July 9–16, 2026.

LorraineCoreyMaya CarlCarolDavidDevan
Virgin Voyages · Brilliant Lady

Alaskan Glacier
Blues & Coastal Views

Seven days among glaciers, fjords, and wild coastlines —
seven friends making memories that last forever.

July 9 → July 16, 2026  ·  Seattle to Seattle
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👥7Sailors
🌊2,100Miles at Sea
🌙7Nights Aboard
⚓4Ports of Call
🍽️20+Restaurants
💕1Anniversary
Departure

Days Until We Set Sail

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The Journey Before the Journey

Pre-Sail Log

Every great adventure starts with great planning. Here's how we got ourselves ready to sail.

Sun Jun 7 · 4PM ET · ~1.5 hrs
First Group Planning Zoom
All 7 SailorsCompleted

The whole crew jumped on Zoom to talk gratuities, Wi-Fi, excursions, dining, and boarding logistics.

  • Prepay gratuities ($140/sailor · $280/cabin) — Carol & Dave ✓ · Lorraine & Corey ✓ · Devan agreed
  • Purchase Wi-Fi package ($180 for 2 devices) — Lorraine & Corey ✓
  • Complete app check-in by July 1st
  • Coordinate same check-in time slot via group text
  • Lorraine to confirm Ketchikan Crab Feast accommodates Corey's dietary needs
  • Lorraine to send Sitka tour link to group
  • Lorraine to draft dining schedule across 20 restaurants
  • Book dining reservations starting June 24th at 12:00 a.m. ET — slots fill fast!
  • Lorraine & Corey to review 7:10 p.m. return flight
  • Devan to review TSA PreCheck email from Dave
  • Plan anniversary dinner for Maya & Carl on July 13th
Tue Jun 24 · 12:00 AM ET
Dining Reservations Open
Upcoming

20 included restaurants open at midnight ET. Set that alarm — slots fill fast!

Wed Jul 1
App Check-In Deadline
Upcoming

Complete app check-in by July 1st. Coordinate your boarding slot with the group.

Thu Jul 9 · 4:00 PM
We Set Sail!
Departure Day

All hands arrive Seattle by ~8:30–9:00 a.m. · Uber XL(s) to ship · Sail away 4:00 p.m.

Schedule

Day-by-Day Voyage

Jul 9
Thu

Seattle, Washington

Embarkation

All aboard · Sail away 4:00 PM.

Jul 10
Fri

At Sea

Sea Day

Inside Passage — whale watching, cocktails at sunset.

Jul 11
Sat

Ketchikan, Alaska

Port DayExcursion

Lumberjack Show & Dungeness Crab Feast — 12 competition events, Spruce Mill tour, full crab feast with salad, potatoes, carrot cake, and one drink.

Jul 12
Sun

Sitka, Alaska

Port DayExcursion

Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM.

Simply Amazing Sitka Tour (4.7★) — private guided wildlife & sightseeing, round-trip pier transport. With 7, we likely get a private guide!

Jul 13
Mon

At Sea · Tracy Arm Fjord

Glacier ViewingMaya & Carl's 1st Anniversary 💕

Sawyer Glacier up close. Special anniversary dinner tonight!

Jul 14
Tue

At Sea

Sea Day

Relax and celebrate the journey so far.

Jul 15
Wed

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Port Day

Canada's “City of Rainbows.” Free group exploration — no formal excursion.

Jul 16
Thu

Seattle, Washington

Disembarkation

Arrive 7:00 AM. Until next time, Alaska.

Destinations

Port Highlights

Ketchikan
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Ketchikan
Alaska · July 11

The “Salmon Capital of the World.” Totem poles, Creek Street, and Misty Fjords National Monument.

Our Excursion

Lumberjack Show & Dungeness Crab Feast — axe throwing, log rolling, chopping, Spruce Mill tour, and a full feast.

Sitka
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Sitka
Alaska · July 12

Once the capital of Russian America. Alaska Raptor Center, St. Michael's Cathedral, Castle Hill.

Our Excursion

Simply Amazing Sitka Tour (4.7★) — private guided wildlife & sightseeing.

Tracy Arm Fjord
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Tracy Arm Fjord
Alaska · July 13

Twin Sawyer Glaciers calving ice into deep blue waters, framed by sheer granite walls thousands of feet high.

Prince Rupert
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Prince Rupert
BC, Canada · July 15

Canada's “City of Rainbows” — grizzly bear tours, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Tsimshian heritage.

Our Plan

Free group exploration. Sometimes the best adventures are unplanned.

Plan Ahead

Port Weather Guide

July averages for each port — pack those layers!

🌧️Ketchikan, AKJul 11
62°F/51°F

Partly cloudy, chance of rain. Layers recommended.

⛅Sitka, AKJul 12
61°F/50°F

Overcast with breaks of sun. Light jacket weather.

❄️Tracy ArmJul 13
55°F/44°F

Cool near the glacier. Wind chill possible. Warm coat!

🌦️Prince RupertJul 15
64°F/52°F

Mix of sun and cloud. Light rain possible.

⚠️ Alaska weather is famously unpredictable. Bring a waterproof layer for every port.

The Squad

Meet the Crew

Lorraine & Corey Neal
Lorraine Neal
Lorraine Neal
Richmond, VA
Corey Neal
Corey Neal
Richmond, VA
Maya & Carl Adams
Maya Adams
Maya Adams
Parker, CO
1 Year · July 13
Carl Adams
Carl Adams
Parker, CO
1 Year · July 13
Carol & David Perrett
Carol Perrett
Carol Perrett
Parker, CO
David Perrett
David Perrett
Parker, CO
Devan Thompson
Devan Thompson
Devan Thompson
South Dakota
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Crew Packing List

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Soundtrack

The Crew Playlist

The official soundtrack to Alaskan Glacier Blues — curated by the crew. Hit play and set sail. 🎵

Plan Ahead

Dinner Planner

20 restaurants, all included. Reservations open June 24 at midnight ET. Plan your 7 nights here, then book them in order before slots fill up.

Book first Great for David Veg/vegan options Special tasting menu
Your 7-night schedule
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Glacier BotYour Alaska trip assistant