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Farewell Alaska

Queen Elizabeth will be saying goodbye to Alaska in 2026 with her final voyages in this striking destination. As we mark our final year in Alaska, we take a look back at some of our best moments and highlights in this stunning region.

3 min 26 Sep 2025

Emma Perkins

Author

Discover the last frontier

Quality time on shore

A culinary adventure

Discover the last frontier

Cocktails inspired by Alaska's glacial scenery. Renowned explorers sharing heroic feats. Native flavours foraged from land and sea. Experience a voyage like no other, in a destination like no other, sailing in Alaska on board Queen Elizabeth.

Days in the Inside Passage offer a wealth of possibilities. You could warm up with a hot chocolate on deck while keeping a watchful eye out for the local wildlife. Enrich your knowledge of the region while listening to naturalists narrate the passing scenery. Or, if a spot of pampering appeals, look no further than Mareel Wellness and Beauty, where soothing treatments are accompanied by a stunning glacial backdrop.

For something a little different in the evenings, why not try our Alaska dining experience, Frontier? Exclusive to Alaska sailings, the menu showcases local fare with an elegant Cunard twist. Then follow up with a nightcap at one of our on board bars - perhaps a locally brewed beer at the Golden Lion or an Alaska-inspired cocktail at the Commodore Club? Then there’s the magic of the Ice White Ball when the Queens Room transforms into a wintery wonderland, complete with ice sculptures. It’s the perfect excuse to dress up and dance the night away, as the evening cools yet the light lingers on.

Over the years, we have welcomed 67,445 guests on board for Alaska voyages, with 20,703 guests sailing this year alone. We have traversed 18 unique ports during our Alaska sailings, with our most-visited port being Ketchikan. At just three miles long and three blocks wide, Ketchikan has been a beloved port of call for 36 voyages (and counting!).

Quality time on shore

The sights, the sounds, the smell of sea air. Feel your senses come alive as you sail through the Last Frontier surrounded by majestic views of snow-capped mountains and the Hubbard Glacier. If you're lucky, you might even spot a humpback whale as you sail by.

On shore, you have no shortage of places to explore, independently or with expert guides as part of our Shore Experiences programme. Inhale the freshest air as you paddle, trek, and come face-to-face with breathtaking views on a catamaran trip. Then, take in scenic cities, towering icebergs, and upside-down trees (yes, really). Your Alaska voyage is the ideal place to embrace your sense of adventure in any way that you please.

Why not try a Cunard Shore Experience on your next Alaska voyage? From seaplane flights over glacial fjords to axe-throwing in the heart of the rainforest, our bespoke programme has been hand-selected with thrilling adventure, unrivalled beauty, and unforgettable memories in mind.

Our top three Alaska experiences include Skagway's White Pass Scenic Railway, enjoyed by almost 13,000 Cunard guests since 2019; tours to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau for over 11,000 guests, and Juneau Whale watching experiences for over 3,000 guests. To choose your Alaska Shore Experiences, simply log in to My Cunard once your Alaska voyage is booked.

A culinary adventure

Alaska has deliciously well-kept culinary secrets. Discover them for yourself on board Queen Elizabeth with our exclusive Alaska-inspired offerings., including our alternative dining experience, Frontier.

This dining concept, which features exclusively on our Alaska voyages, truly brings the flavours of Alaska to life. Feast on seafood plucked right from the ocean depths, or hearty lean meats and decadent desserts. Whatever dish you choose, you'll be savouring a culinary celebration of fresh seasonal produce and foraged flavours.

It's not just our dining options that take inspiration from this wonderful land: our extensive drinks offering is also inspired by Alaska. On board you'll find locally brewed beers in the Golden Lion pub, and Alaska-inspired cocktails created using local spirits. From creative twists on cult classics, to a selection of warming hot toddies to keep cold hands toasty, there's a new delight around every corner.

During our 2025 Alaska season, our guests have enjoyed 426 Alaska concept cocktails, 172 Alaska neat spirits, and 803 Heins beers on board Queen Elizabeth.