Our Alaska Cruise: The Good, Bad & Incredible
Glacier Bay PortUnited Kingdom CountryCunard Line Cruise LineJuneau PortKetchikan PortSitka PortSkagway PortVancouver PortQueen Elizabeth Cruise Ship
Join us as we look back at one of our most unforgettable cruises: 10 nights exploring Alaska aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth! 🏔️🛳️ With 2026 marking Cunard’s final season in Alaska, we thought this was the perfect time to revisit our adventure and share what it was really like. We sailed from Vancouver and experienced everything from glaciers and incredible wildlife to some seriously memorable excursions. In this honest Alaska cruise review, we cover: 🏔️ Scenic cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord 🧊 An unforgettable day in Glacier Bay 🐋 Small-group whale watching in Juneau 🚂 The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway in Skagway 🌲 Exploring Ketchikan and its rainforest 🛞 An ATV adventure on Kruzof Island from Sitka 🐳 Searching for killer whales from Victoria 🛏️ Our balcony cabin aboard Queen Elizabeth 🍽️ Dining, afternoon tea and life onboard Cunard 💷 What you need to know about Alaska excursions ⭐ And whether we would cruise Alaska again We also share our advice on whether you really need a balcony for Alaska, why you should book certain excursions early and why choosing the right itinerary can be just as important as choosing the ship. It’s a real shame to see Cunard leaving Alaska after the 2026 season, but thankfully there are still plenty of other cruise lines offering some incredible Alaska itineraries. If an Alaska cruise is on your bucket list, we hope our experience helps you plan your own adventure. 🚢 THINKING ABOUT BOOKING AN ALASKA CRUISE? We’re George & Dan from Cruise Escapes, independent cruise specialists helping you find the right cruise, itinerary and cabin. Get in touch with us at Cruise Escapes: cruiseescapes.co.uk 💬 Which Alaska experience would be top of your list: glaciers, whale watching, the White Pass Railway or something else? 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please give it a like and subscribe for more honest cruise reviews, cruise tips and destination guides. #AlaskaCruise #Cunard #QueenElizabeth #CruiseTips #CruiseEscapes ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Alaska Cruise Honest Review 02:25 Flying from the UK to Vancouver 04:01 Vancouver Cruise Embarkation 04:40 Cunard Queen Elizabeth Ship Tour 07:18 Queen Elizabeth Balcony Cabin Tour 09:19 Tracy Arm Fjord & Sawyer Glacier 11:47 Glacier Bay National Park 13:20 Food & Dining on Queen Elizabeth 16:29 Ketchikan Alaska & Rainforest Tour 18:42 Juneau Whale Watching 22:50 Skagway & White Pass Railway 25:08 Sitka Alaska & Kruzof Island ATV Tour 26:58 Entertainment & Life Onboard 28:38 Victoria & Killer Whale Watching 29:54 Would We Cruise Alaska Again?