Oceania Cruises has debuted more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025, taking travellers beyond typical tourist sights to explore “The Last Frontier”.
The 1,250-guest Riviera sets sail on her first season in Alaska for Oceania Cruises, making her the foremost and only cruise ship in the region designed for foodies, by foodies. Travellers will enjoy the best of Alaska, paired with Riviera’s luxurious small-ship ambiance and myriad unique gourmet culinary experiences.
The 2025 Alaska season takes place from May through September, offering a variety of itineraries ranging from seven to 12 days, departing from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier. Each itinerary features both lesser-known and iconic ports, giving travellers plentiful opportunities to engage with the destination on an entirely new level through Native tribe site visits, national park excursions, wildlife encounters, and more.
Each sailing also features a naturalist on board to offer expert insights into the incredible biodiversity of Alaska, covering everything from whales to bears and seals.
“We’re thrilled to bring our 1,250-guest Riviera to Alaska for the very first time,” Oceania Cruises president, Frank A. Del Rio, said.
“Our elegant, ultra-premium small-ship experience offers the perfect juxtaposition to Alaska’s outdoor adventures, and with Riviera being 30 to 50 per cent smaller than other premium cruise lines sailing in the region, we’re able to bring our guests to lesser-known, more remote ports, for a true immersion into this fascinating destination.”
The timeless allure of Alaska means it is a perfect destination for multi-generational gatherings; teens, parents, and grandparents alike will marvel at the majesty of the landscape and the amazing wildlife. Oceania Cruises’ popular Alaska Explorer Youth Program is available on all voyages in the region in 2025. Designed for children between the ages of five to 12 years old, the program includes engaging games, activities, and Alaska-inspired special events, where young adventurers will be supervised by experienced and enthusiastic youth counsellors.
Guests also have the option to include a pre- or post- cruise land program where they’ll have the opportunity to explore even more of Alaska. Among the land programs offered is Discover Denali, where travellers will enjoy one show-stopping vista after another, including North America’s highest peak, while exploring Denali National Park, the first national park created specifically to protect wildlife.
Covering six million acres, Denali offers true insight into the 49th state. With over two full days in the park, guests will revel in a fully escorted experience including travel by domed railcar and along scenic byways through the iconic wilds of Alaska.
Alaska voyage highlights:
- Alaska Reflections: 8 days from Vancouver to Whittier visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hoonah, and Sitka. Departs 13 May 2025.
- Explorer’s Alaska: 8 days from Whittier to Vancouver visiting Hoonah, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Prince Rupert. Departs 21 May 2025.
- Wilds of Alaska: 12 days from Vancouver to Whittier visiting Klawock, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Hoonah, Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Kodiak, and Homer. Departs 29 May 2025.
- Alaskan Accolades: 7 days from Whittier to Vancouver visiting Hoonah, Haines, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Departs 10 June 2025.
- Majestic Alaska: 9 days from Vancouver to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Haines, Wrangell, and Victoria. Departs 17 June 2025.
- Gems of The Last Frontier: 12 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Hoonah, Haines, Sitka, Wrangell, Klawock, and Victoria. Departs 26 June & 17 July 2025.
- Wonders of Alaska: 9 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, and Victoria. Departs 8 July 2025.
- Radiant Alaska: 10 days from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hoonah, Sitka and, Victoria. Departs 29 July 2025.
- Frontier Adventures: 10 days sailing from Seattle to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Juneau, Wrangell, and Victoria. Departs 8 August 2025.
