Alaska

Alaska Cruises in May

May opens the Alaska season. Expect cooler days, snow still on the mountains, fewer crowds and some of the season’s better fares. Alaska’s cruise season runs from about May to September. Most sailings explore the Inside Passage from Seattle or Vancouver, or sail one way across the Gulf of Alaska, often paired with a land tour to Denali.

572Sailings in May 2027
16Cruise lines
13Departure ports

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What to Expect in May

Tips from our advisors for sailing to Alaska this time of year.

Pack layers and a waterproof jacket. Mornings on deck can be chilly.
Early-season sailings are often better value than midsummer.
Wildlife is active as spring arrives along the coast.

Other Months

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Cruise Lines Sailing to Alaska in May 2027

These lines have Alaska sailings in May 2027 in our booking engine.

Azamara View sailings → About the line
Carnival Cruise Line View sailings → About the line
Celebrity Cruises View sailings → About the line
Crystal Cruises View sailings → About the line
Disney Cruise Line View sailings → About the line
Holland America Line View sailings → About the line
MSC Cruises View sailings → About the line
Norwegian Cruise Line View sailings → About the line
Oceania Cruises View sailings → About the line
Princess Cruises View sailings → About the line
Royal Caribbean Int. View sailings → About the line
Seabourn View sailings → About the line
Silversea Cruises View sailings → About the line
Viking Ocean Cruises View sailings → About the line
Virgin Voyages View sailings → About the line
Windstar Cruises View sailings → About the line

Where to Sail From

Departure ports with Alaska sailings in May 2027.

Port guides: Vancouver · Seattle · Los Angeles · Tokyo · San Francisco · Honolulu · San Diego

Sailing counts, cruise lines and ports come from our booking engine and refresh through the day (last updated Nov 6, 4:52 am PST). Fares and availability change often and are confirmed at booking.

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