Welcome, Crew!
Alaska is calling. Your guide to the Alaskan Glacier Blues & Coastal Views voyage aboard the Brilliant Lady — July 9–16, 2026.
Virgin Voyages · Brilliant Lady
Alaskan Glacier
Blues & Coastal Views
Seven days among glaciers, fjords, and wild coastlines —
seven friends making memories that last forever.
Departure
Days Until We Set Sail
The Journey Before the Journey
Pre-Sail Log
Every great adventure starts with great planning. Here's how we got ourselves ready to sail.
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
- 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
20 included restaurants open for reservations at midnight ET. Set that alarm — slots fill fast!
Complete app check-in by July 1st. Health check within 48 hrs of departure. Coordinate boarding slot with the group.
All hands arrive Seattle by ~8:30–9:00 a.m. · Uber XL(s) from airport to ship · Sail away 4:00 p.m.
Schedule
Day-by-Day Voyage
Thu
Seattle, Washington
All aboard · Sail away 4:00 PM. Seattle's waterfront sends us north.
Fri
At Sea
Cruise the Inside Passage. Whale-watching from the deck, cocktails at sunset.
Sat
Ketchikan, Alaska
Departs 5:00 PM. The "Salmon Capital of the World."
Lumberjack Show & Dungeness Crab Feast — 12 competition events, Spruce Mill tour, crab feast with salad, potatoes, carrot cake, and one drink.
Sun
Sitka, Alaska
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM. Russian-American history meets Southeast Alaska.
Simply Amazing Sitka Tour (4.7★) — small-group wildlife & sightseeing, round-trip pier transport. With 7 in the group, we likely get a private guide!
Mon
At Sea · Tracy Arm Fjord
A full day sailing through one of Alaska's most dramatic fjords. Tonight, a special anniversary dinner for the Adamses!
Tue
At Sea
A day to reflect, relax, and celebrate the journey so far.
Wed
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Canada's "City of Rainbows." No formal excursion — free group exploration together.
Thu
Seattle, Washington
Arrive 7:00 AM. Until next time, Alaska.
Destinations
Port Highlights
The "Salmon Capital of the World." Totem poles, Creek Street, and the Misty Fjords National Monument nearby.
Lumberjack Show & Dungeness Crab Feast — axe throwing, log rolling, chopping competitions, Spruce Mill tour, and a full crab feast.
Once the capital of Russian America. Alaska Raptor Center, St. Michael's Cathedral, and views from Castle Hill.
Simply Amazing Sitka Tour (4.7★) — private guided wildlife & sightseeing with round-trip pier transport.
Twin Sawyer Glaciers calve enormous blocks of ice into deep blue waters, framed by sheer granite walls rising thousands of feet.
Canada's "City of Rainbows" — grizzly bear tours, Pacific white-sided dolphins, and rich Tsimshian heritage.
No formal excursion — exploring freely as a group. Sometimes the best adventures are unplanned.
Plan Ahead
Port Weather Guide
July averages for each port — pack those layers!
⚠️ Averages shown — Alaska weather is famously unpredictable. Bring a waterproof layer for every port.
The Squad
Meet the Crew
Be Prepared
Crew Packing List
Check off as you pack — your progress is saved in your browser.
Soundtrack
The Crew Playlist
The unofficial soundtrack to Alaskan Glacier Blues. Search these on Spotify or Apple Music to set the mood. 🎵
💡 Search the track name + artist on Spotify or Apple Music to listen.
Photos
Trip Gallery
Photos will be added as the adventure unfolds. Check back after July 9!
📷 Hero photo coming July 9
Ketchikan
Sitka
Tracy Arm
Prince Rupert
The Crew