Seabourn Encore itinerary map for May 12, 2028 (7 nights)
Seabourn Encore cruise ship

Seabourn Encore — May 12, 20287-Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Bay on Seabourn

This 7-night cruise aboard the Seabourn Encore departs from Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 12, 2028 and returns on Friday, May 19th. May weather across this route averages 69°/27°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.5 out of 10, averaged across 13 ports.

Cruise Length
7
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Vancouver
British Columbia
Port Stops
13
Sea Days
0

Cruise Itinerary Map - 7 Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Bay (Vancouver To Juneau)

Seabourn Encore · May 12, 2028

The Seabourn Encore sails on May 12, 2028 for a 7 Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Bay (Vancouver To Juneau). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Juneau, Alaska on May 19th at 7:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Seabourn Encore will visit 12 additional ports and will spend 0 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

7 Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Bay (Vancouver To Juneau)

  • MAY12
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY12
    Seymour Narrows, British Columbia
    Seymour Narrows, British Columbia
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY12
    Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound, British Columbia
    Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound, British Columbia
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY12
    Decision Passage, Alaska
    Decision Passage, Alaska
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY12
    Transit, Snow Pass, Alaska
    Transit, Snow Pass, Alaska
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY14
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • MAY15
    Sitka, Alaska
    Sitka, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY16
    Cruise Glacier Bay
    Cruise Glacier Bay
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY17
    Inian Islands Service Call Only
    Inian Islands Service Call Only
    A: 5:30 AM - D: 12:30 PM
  • MAY17
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    A: 4:00 PM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY12
    Cruise Lynn Canal
    Cruise Lynn Canal
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY18
    Haines, Alaska
    Haines, Alaska
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY19
    Juneau, Alaska
    Juneau, Alaska
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 12, 2028 · 7 Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Bay (Vancouver To Juneau)

Vancouver, British Columbia — Day 1 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 1•Friday, May 12

Vancouver, British Columbia

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Seymour Narrows, British Columbia — Day 1 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 1•Friday, May 12

Seymour Narrows, British Columbia

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Seymour Narrows, British Columbia, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view tidal rapids and Discovery Islands from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours to Ripple Rock. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal cruising. Photography captures rugged shores and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a Canadian favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof jackets suit the temperate climate, while binoculars enhance scenery viewing. Seymour Narrows’ wild allure offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of dramatic tides and coastal beauty, making Seymour Narrows an engaging destination.

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Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound, British Columbia — Day 2 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 2•Friday, May 12

Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound, British Columbia

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Queen Charlotte Sound in British Columbia has no docking; ships cruise the Inside Passage. Travelers spot humpback whales breaching near forested shores. Zodiacs explore Namu’s ancient First Nations sites. No facilities are present; provisions come from the ship. The peak season, June to September, brings rain and fog. Photography captures lush rainforest cliffs. Dining onboard features cedar-plank salmon. Souvenirs, like Haida carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings discuss indigenous history. Kayaking navigates narrow channels. Waterproof gear is essential for wet weather. The sound’s wildlife and cultural sites enhance Canada’s coastal passage.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Decision Passage, Alaska — Day 3 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 3•Friday, May 12

Decision Passage, Alaska

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Decision Passage in Alaska has no docking; ships cruise the Inside Passage. Travelers spot humpback whales breaching. Zodiacs explore Snow Pass’ narrow channels. No facilities are available; provisions come from the ship. The peak season, June to August, brings rain. Photography captures forested islands. Dining onboard includes salmon. Souvenirs, like whale prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover marine ecosystems. Kayaking navigates bays. Waterproof gear is essential. Decision Passage’s wildlife enhances Alaska’s coastal journey.

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Transit, Snow Pass, Alaska — Day 3 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 3•Friday, May 12

Transit, Snow Pass, Alaska

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Transit Snow Pass, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view glaciers and forested cliffs from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for wildlife spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal cruising. Photography captures icy straits and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, 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 binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Snow Pass’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial beauty and marine life, making Snow Pass an engaging destination.

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Ketchikan, Alaska — Day 3 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 3•Sunday, May 14

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Sitka, Alaska — Day 4 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 4•Monday, May 15

Sitka, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cruise Glacier Bay — Day 5 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 5•Tuesday, May 16

Cruise Glacier Bay

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Inian Islands Service Call Only — Day 6 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 6•Wednesday, May 17

Inian Islands Service Call Only

Arrival: 5:30 AM•Departure: 12:30 PM

Inian Islands Service Call Only, Alaska, involves a brief stop for zodiac excursions. Travelers view wildlife like sea lions from boats. No docking or facilities exist; activities are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rugged islands and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, 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 binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Inian Islands’ natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine wildlife and scenic shores, making Inian Islands an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska — Day 6 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 6•Wednesday, May 17

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

Arrival: 4:00 PM•Departure: 8:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cruise Lynn Canal — Day 7 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 7•Friday, May 12

Cruise Lynn Canal

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Lynn Canal, Alaska, no docking; ships cruise the deepest fjord. Travelers spot humpbacks. Zodiacs explore Berners Bay. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season June to August; rain common. Photography captures Chilkat Mountains. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab. Souvenirs, like canal maps, in ship shops. Briefings on tides. Kayaking in bays. Waterproof gear essential. Lynn Canal’s length and wildlife enhance Inside Passage sailing.

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Haines, Alaska — Day 7 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 7•Thursday, May 18

Haines, Alaska

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Haines, Alaska, has docking at Haines Port. Travelers explore Chilkoot Lake for kayaking and bear spotting. Excursions visit Klukwan’s Tlingit cultural center. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures glaciers and mountain vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon chowder, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover indigenous history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Haines’ rugged beauty offers a serene Alaskan stop, blending nature with cultural heritage.

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Juneau, Alaska — Day 8 of Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 cruise
Day 8•Friday, May 19

Juneau, Alaska

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

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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Weather Forecast

Seabourn Encore - May 12, 2028 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Vancouver, British Columbia

🌦️

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
85 / 100
safer than 85% of all cruises
85
8
/ 10
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver
Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.
8
/ 10
Seymour Narrows, British Columbia
Seymour Narrows
Travelers in Seymour Narrows should remain cautious near water and wildlife while enjoying the area's scenic beauty and low crime rates.
10
/ 10
Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound, British Columbia
Queen Charlotte
Travelers can enjoy the scenic Queen Charlotte Sound safely from their cruise ships, minimizing exposure to local risks.
7
/ 10
Decision Passage, Alaska
Decision Passage
Travelers in Decision Passage should remain vigilant of rapidly changing weather, wildlife encounters, and prepare for the remote environment.
8
/ 10
Transit, Snow Pass, Alaska
Snow Pass
Transit, Alaska, is generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance and adherence to local guidelines are essential due to natural hazards.
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.
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.
8
/ 10
Inian Islands Service Call Only
Inian Islands
The Inian Islands provide a generally safe cruise port experience, but travelers should prepare for natural hazards and limited services.
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.
10
/ 10
Cruise Lynn Canal
Lynn Canal
Cruise Lynn Canal offers a safe environment for travelers, primarily staying on the ship to enhance security and minimize risks.
9
/ 10
Haines, Alaska
Haines
Haines, Alaska, offers a low-crime environment and well-maintained infrastructure, ensuring a safe experience for cruise travelers.
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.

Cruise Ship

Seabourn Encore

⚓ Tonnage

40,350

vs avg 35,550

🛠️ Year Built

2,016

vs avg 2,013

📏 Length (ft)

—

vs avg —

👥 Passenger Count

640

vs avg 528

The Seabourn Encore has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 40,350 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Seabourn Encore is included in Seabourn’s Encore class. At full capacity, the Seabourn Encore holds 640 passengers. That includes 640 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Seabourn Encore total number of staterooms is 0.

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Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the Seabourn Encore May 12, 2028 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 7-night route, May averages 69°F highs and 27°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the May 12, 2028 Seabourn Encore itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 8.5 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 13 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Seabourn Encore sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Seabourn Encore departs Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 12, 2028 at 5:00 PM and returns on Friday, May 19th, 2028 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 7 nights.

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