Emerald Princess itinerary map for May 8, 2026
Emerald Princess

11 Night Inside Passage With Glacier Bay National Park on Princess Emerald Princess

May 8, 2026

Emerald Princess May 8, 2026

The Emerald Princess May 8, 2026 cruise departs from Vancouver, British Columbia. On this 11 Night Inside Passage With Glacier Bay National Park (Vancouver Roundtrip) sailing, the Emerald Princess will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Friday, May 8th and returns on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Vancouver
British Columbia
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
3
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Emerald Princess · May 8, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Emerald Princess cruise ship departing May 8, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,349 ($123 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,113 ($102 per night), this represents a recent increase of 21%.

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Emerald Princess · May 8, 2026

The Emerald Princess sails on May 8, 2026 for a 11 Night Inside Passage With Glacier Bay National Park (Vancouver Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Vancouver, British Columbia on May 19th at 7:30 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Emerald Princess will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

11 Night Inside Passage With Glacier Bay National Park (Vancouver Roundtrip)

  • MAY08
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY10
    Sitka, Alaska
    Sitka, Alaska
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY11
    Cruise Glacier Bay
    Cruise Glacier Bay
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • MAY12
    Skagway, Alaska
    Skagway, Alaska
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY13
    Juneau, Alaska
    Juneau, Alaska
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY14
    Cruise Hubbard Glacier
    Cruise Hubbard Glacier
    A: 12:00 PM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY15
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY16
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY17
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • MAY18
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY19
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    A: 7:30 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 8, 2026 · 11 Night Inside Passage With Glacier Bay National Park (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 1•Friday, May 8

Vancouver, British Columbia

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

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At Sea
Day 2•Saturday, May 9

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Sitka, Alaska
Day 3•Sunday, May 10

Sitka, Alaska

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Sitka, Alaska, offers docking at Sitka Port. Travelers explore Sitka National Historical Park and St. Michael’s Cathedral. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Russian history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park walks. Sitka’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Sitka an engaging destination for exploration.

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Cruise Glacier Bay
Day 4•Monday, May 11

Cruise Glacier Bay

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Margerie Glacier and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include ranger-led tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier tours. Photography captures icebergs and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Glacier Bay’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes and marine wildlife, making Glacier Bay an engaging destination.

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Skagway, Alaska
Day 5•Tuesday, May 12

Skagway, Alaska

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Skagway, Alaska, offers docking at Skagway Port. Travelers explore Klondike Gold Rush Park and White Pass Railway. Excursions include hiking Chilkoot Trail. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic railways and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like gold-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gold Rush history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance trail hikes. Skagway’s historic charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of gold rush heritage and scenic mountains, making Skagway an engaging destination.

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Juneau, Alaska
Day 6•Wednesday, May 13

Juneau, Alaska

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Juneau, Alaska, offers docking at Juneau Port. Travelers explore Mendenhall Glacier and Mount Roberts Tramway. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier hikes. Juneau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning glaciers and marine wildlife, making Juneau an engaging destination for exploration.

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Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Day 7•Thursday, May 14

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

Arrival: 12:00 PM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Hubbard Glacier and Disenchantment Bay from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for seal spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier cruising. Photography captures icebergs and Yakutat Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Hubbard Glacier’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial beauty and marine life, making Hubbard Glacier an engaging destination.

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Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
Day 8•Friday, May 15

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska, offers docking at Icy Strait Point. Travelers explore Hoonah’s Tlingit culture and Chichagof Island. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Huna Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance forest walks. Icy Strait Point’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and marine wildlife, making Icy Strait Point an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 9•Saturday, May 16

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 10•Sunday, May 17

Ketchikan, Alaska

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Ketchikan, Alaska, offers docking at Ketchikan Port. Travelers explore Totem Bight Park and Creek Street. Excursions include Misty Fjords flights. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Native Alaskan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance historic walks. Ketchikan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Ketchikan an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 11•Monday, May 18

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 12•Tuesday, May 19

Vancouver, British Columbia

Arrival: 7:30 AM•Departure: —

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

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Weather Forecast

Emerald Princess - May 8, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Vancouver, British Columbia

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May

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

30°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.12in

Daily average

3.8 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
88 / 100
safer than 88% of all cruises
88
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/ 10
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver
Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.
9
/ 10
Sitka, Alaska
Sitka
Sitka, Alaska, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, but it's advisable to remain aware of your surroundings.
10
/ 10
Cruise Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay
Passengers remain aboard their cruise ships in Glacier Bay, ensuring a safe experience while enjoying the scenic views.
9
/ 10
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway
Skagway is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, though travelers should exercise caution in isolated areas.
8
/ 10
Juneau, Alaska
Juneau
Juneau is a safe cruise destination with low crime, good infrastructure, and designated tourist areas, but be cautious of environmental hazards.
10
/ 10
Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Hubbard Glacier
Travelers can safely enjoy stunning views of Hubbard Glacier from their cruise ship, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience.
9
/ 10
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
Icy Strait
Icy Strait Point offers a secure environment for tourists with low crime rates, controlled access, and protocols to manage wildlife encounters.
8
/ 10
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan
Ketchikan offers a safe environment for travelers with a strong police presence, low crime rates, and standard precautions advised for wildlife.

Cruise Ship

Emerald Princess

⚓ Tonnage

113,561

vs avg 128,868

🛠️ Year Built

2,007

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

951

vs avg 1,020

👥 Passenger Count

3,090

vs avg 3,197

The Emerald Princess has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 113,561 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet in length. Emerald Princess is included in Princess’s Grand class. At full capacity, the Emerald Princess holds 3,090 passengers. That includes 1,890 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Emerald Princess total number of staterooms is 1,544.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Emerald Princess sailing on May 8, 2026?

This is a 11-night cruise itinerary departing from Vancouver, British Columbia.

What ports does the Emerald Princess visit on the May 8, 2026 cruise?

This route includes vancouver-british-columbia, sitka-alaska, cruise-glacier-bay, skagway-alaska, juneau-alaska, cruise-hubbard-glacier, icy-strait-point-alaska, ketchikan-alaska.

How many sea days are included on this Emerald Princess May 8, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 3 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Emerald Princess sailing on May 8, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Emerald Princess itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Apr 1, 2026