Philadelphia
American Airlines
$577round trip per person · Main Cabin
AUG 4 · PHL → SEA
8:34 AM → 11:39 AM
6 hr 5 min · Nonstop
AUG 12 · SEA → PHL
12:26 PM → 8:48 PM
5 hr 22 min · Nonstop
A BEYOND TRAVEL HOSTED JOURNEY
The Edge of the Blue. Alaska 2027.
Seven nights through Alaska aboard Brilliant Lady.
One small group. A terrace of your own.
01 / THE JOURNEY
Let the coastline
set the pace.
The forest gives way to rock. Waterfalls come into view. The light changes, and so does the water.
Alaska unfolds between the ports as much as within them. We have chosen seven nights on Brilliant Lady, a private terrace for every core traveler, and a group small enough to get to know.
August 5–12, 2027 · Roundtrip Seattle
7nights at sea & ashore
12sailors in our hosted group
18+adults-only sailing
02 / THE VOYAGE
North, by water.
From Seattle to Alaska’s forested coast and glacial fjords, with a call in British Columbia before the journey home.
- 05AUG · THU
01 / EMBARK
Seattle
Settle aboard Brilliant Lady as the city recedes behind you.
Washington · Departure day - 06AUG · FRI
02 / SCENIC CRUISING
Inside Passage
Evergreen islands and a shifting shoreline. Take your coffee outside.
A day to watch the water - 07AUG · SAT
03 / ASHORE
Ketchikan
Rainforest, a working waterfront, and Alaska Native heritage.
Alaska - 08AUG · SUN
04 / ASHORE
Sitka
Coastal trails, island views, and time to explore at your own pace.
Alaska - 09AUG · MON
05 / SCENIC CRUISING
Tracy Arm Fjord
Steep rock walls, falling water, and glacier country ahead.
Cruising · No scheduled port landing - 10AUG · TUE
06 / ASHORE
Prince Rupert
A British Columbia harbor shaped by the sea and local culture.
British Columbia, Canada - 11AUG · WED
07 / AT SEA
A little more time.
A slow morning, a favorite spot onboard, and one last evening together.
Sailing toward Seattle - 12AUG · THU
08 / RETURN
Seattle
Disembark with a week of northern water behind you.
Washington · Return day
Route follows Virgin Voyages’ published itinerary. Port times, glacier access, and routing may change with weather and operations.
03 / YOUR CENTRAL SEA TERRACE
Your room is part
of the journey.
A blanket. A cup of coffee.
Alaska just beyond your door.
Every core traveler sails in a Central Sea Terrace. We chose it because time on your private balcony belongs to the experience, from the first stretch of coastline to a quiet afternoon in Virgin Voyages’ signature red hammock.
- Your own front-row seat
- A private terrace and signature red hammock.
- A central place onboard
- A midship location, with the ship’s shared spaces close at hand.
- Comfort, simply handled
- Adjustable mood lighting, in-room entertainment, and a rainshower.
04 / THE DETAILS, CLEARLY
Your place
on the water.
Central Sea Terrace
August 5–12, 2027
Seven nights aboard Brilliant Lady
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Standard Rate
$2,045 per sailor
BEYOND TRAVEL RATE
$1,957
per sailor · two sharing
SAVE $88 PER SAILOR
$3,914 total cabin price for two sailors
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Standard Rate
$3,741
BEYOND TRAVEL RATE
$3,565
one sailor · a cabin to yourself
SAVE $176
Total Beyond Travel cabin price
Beyond Travel has secured special pricing for our limited Central Sea Terrace inventory. Rates shown above include the confirmed voyage fare, taxes and fees.
Special Beyond Travel pricing is available while our reserved inventory remains available.
Airfare is not included.
Service gratuities
Virgin Voyages currently charges $20 per sailor, per night when prepaid, or $22 per sailor, per night onboard. For seven nights, that is $140 or $154 per sailor. Gratuity inclusion in this group’s quoted price is awaiting confirmation. Your booking details will show the applicable amount before payment.
YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$100 to reserve.
Choose your occupancy below. Each amount is per sailor.
Two sharing a cabin
- 1At booking$100
- 214 days later$111
- 314 days after that$111
Total deposit $322 per sailor
A cabin to yourself
- 1At booking$100
- 214 days later$272
- 314 days after that$272
Total deposit $644
These payments count toward your cruise price. Pay the remaining balance by April 2, 2027.
FINAL PAYMENT
April 2, 2027125 days before embarkation.
Booking closer to departure
For bookings from February 1 through April 1, 2027, within 60 days of final payment, the full 20% voyage deposit is due at booking. For bookings on or after April 2, 2027, the full remaining balance is due at booking.
The $100 staged-deposit option applies to earlier bookings. Any optional arrangements have their own payment terms.
05 / INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY
The voyage.
The welcome.
The company.
01Seven-night sailing aboard Brilliant Lady
02Central Sea Terrace accommodations
03Virgin Voyages Essential Fare
- Dining at 20+ eateries
- Onboard shows and entertainment
- Group fitness classes and gym access
- Water, soda, juices, tea, and drip coffee
- Classic Wi-Fi for one device per sailor
- Dining reservations opening 45 days before sailing
04Beyond Travel host presence throughout
05$100 Bar Tab per cabin, courtesy of Beyond Travel
06A hosted farewell dinner at Extra Virgin
Premium drinks, select dining upgrades, and other paid extras are additional. Service gratuities are addressed in the pricing section.
ONE LAST EVENING TOGETHER
A table for
the stories.
The journey closes with a Beyond Travel-hosted farewell dinner at Extra Virgin. Fresh pasta, familiar faces, and time to compare the moments that stayed with you.
This is our shared closing dinner. The rest of your dining aboard is yours to enjoy at your own pace.
06 / OPTIONAL PRE-CRUISE STAY
Arrive.
Settle in.
Meet the group.
AUGUST 4–5, 2027
Hyatt Regency Seattle
A night in Seattle gives you time to arrive before embarkation day. The optional add-on includes one night at Hyatt Regency Seattle and scheduled shuttle transportation to the Virgin Voyages cruise terminal.
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$234per sailor · two sharing
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$451one sailor
COME SAY HELLO
The welcome mixer
August 4 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Andare Bar · Lobby level
Guests staying at Hyatt Regency Seattle are invited to drop in once settled and meet fellow travelers before embarkation day.
Cash bar. Food and beverages are available for individual purchase and are not paid for by Beyond Travel.
07 / GETTING TO SEATTLE
Your flight.
Your choices.
Plan to arrive August 4, 2027.
Our selected routes bring you into Seattle the day before sailing, with return flights on August 12. Airfare is purchased separately. Book directly with the airline to keep your points, credits, seat choices, and ticket under your control.
Beyond Travel may review your proposed itinerary before you purchase.
Airport to hotel
Rideshare is our recommended option for Seattle airport to Hyatt Regency Seattle. Prices vary with traffic and demand. Private car service can be arranged upon request. Airport transfers are separate from the optional hotel-to-terminal shuttle.
BEYOND TRAVEL’S RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS
Your route to Seattle.
Airfare is not included in your cruise or hotel package. These are Beyond Travel’s recommended routes. Flights are purchased separately, directly with the airline.
Outbound August 4, 2027. Return August 12, 2027.
All departure and arrival times are local to each airport.
Atlanta
Alaska Airlines
$587round trip per person · Main
AUG 4 · ATL → SEA
9:00 AM → 11:30 AM
5 hr 30 min · Nonstop
AUG 12 · SEA → ATL
3:59 PM → 11:53 PM
4 hr 54 min · Nonstop
New York
Alaska Airlines
$647round trip per person · Main
AUG 4 · JFK → SEA
1:00 PM → 4:15 PM
6 hr 15 min · Nonstop
AUG 12 · SEA → JFK
2:37 PM → 11:03 PM
5 hr 26 min · Nonstop
Baltimore
Alaska Airlines
$557round trip per person · Main
AUG 4 · BWI → SEA
6:11 PM → 9:02 PM
5 hr 51 min · Nonstop
AUG 12 · SEA → BWI
9:30 PM → 5:33 AM on Aug 13
5 hr 3 min · Nonstop
This flight arrives after the August 4 welcome mixer.
New Orleans
Delta Air Lines
$435round trip per person · Main Classic
AUG 4 · MSY → SEA
7:15 AM → 2:47 PM
9 hr 32 min · 1 stop at LAX · 2 hr 5 min layover
AUG 12 · SEA → MSY
2:30 PM → 12:05 AM on Aug 13
7 hr 35 min · 1 stop at LAX · 1 hr 19 min layover
Prices shown were recorded on September 17, 2026, when this guide was first prepared. They are round-trip economy fares per person in the fare class listed, excluding Basic Economy and Saver. Prices and schedules are subject to change. Confirm the current fare, baggage allowances, and itinerary before purchasing.
08 / SHORE THINGS
Follow your
curiosity ashore.
Our Shore Things picks bring together wildlife, local food, forest adventures, and time on the water. Start with the kind of day you enjoy, then explore a few possibilities.
OUR FLAGSHIP SHORE THING
Closer to the ice.
The small-vessel glacier experience.
Leave the larger ship for a smaller vessel and take in the glacier, waterfalls, and fjord walls from the water. Of all the ways to spend a day in Alaska, this is the one at the heart of our journey.
SHORE THINGS BOOKINGS OPEN
April 7, 2027120 days before sailing. RockStar Quarters sailors receive early access from March 23, 2027, 135 days before sailing. Payment is due when you book.
01Best for wildlife + culture
Sitka
Best of Sitka: Raptors, Totems & Bears
Visit the Alaska Raptor Center, walk the totem-lined forest trails of Sitka National Historical Park, and watch brown bears from raised platforms at Fortress of the Bear. A varied day of wildlife and cultural history.
Sitka Wildlife Triple
A Sitka Sound wildlife cruise, the Alaska Raptor Center, and Fortress of the Bear make wildlife the focus.
Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Expedition
Cruise from Prince Rupert into coastal wilderness for grizzly bear viewing in British Columbia’s sanctuary.
02Best for food + local flavor
Ketchikan
Alaska Crab & Craft Pairing
Travel to George Inlet Lodge for Dungeness crab, crab chowder, crab cakes, and craft beer or cider pairings, with local fishing stories and blueberry cheesecake.
Savor Sitka: Science, Salmon & Totems
Local marine life, salmon, Alaskan teas, and Tlingit history at Sitka National Historical Park.
Wheelhouse Brewery VIP Access Tour
A Prince Rupert waterfront walk, brewery tour, tasting flight, and shared wood-fired pizza.
03Best for adventure
Ketchikan
Adventure Kart Tour of Tongass National Forest
Head off-road through Tongass National Forest for a lively ride and forest scenery beyond the town.
Authentic Alaskan Fishing
A roughly five-hour Ketchikan fishing experience targeting seasonal species such as salmon, cod, rockfish, and lingcod.
Silver Bay Wildlife & Homestead
Cruise from Sitka aboard a heated expedition vessel, then stop at a rustic homestead for smoked salmon, hot drinks, and local stories.
04Best splurge
OUR FLAGSHIP SHORE THING · GLACIAL FJORD DAY
Small-vessel glacier experience
Step aboard a smaller vessel for a closer perspective on the glacier, waterfalls, and steep walls of the fjord. This is our flagship Shore Thing, a day centered on the ice and the extraordinary landscape around it.
Alaskan Bear Watch by Land & Sea
Scenic boat travel and focused bear viewing in Ketchikan.
Private or small-group Sitka wildlife experience
Look for a comparable 2027 offering to Celebrate Sitka, Without the Crowds, with a smaller group and a more personal day.
05Best easygoing day
Sitka
Discover Fortress of the Bear
A roughly 1¾-hour outing with narrated transportation and brown and black bear viewing from covered platforms or indoor areas. A memorable visit that leaves time for the rest of Sitka.
Scenic Sitka Shots
A scenic drive with photography stops around bays, fishing harbors, and local landmarks.
Prince Rupert waterfront e-bike experience
Pedal-assisted riding through Cow Bay, harbor viewpoints, and waterfront trails offers a gentler active option.
2027 Shore Things are subject to Virgin Voyages’ final release, availability, weather, and operational changes.
09 / BEFORE YOU GO
A few things
to know.
Clear expectations make room for a better journey.
What is purchased separately?
Airfare, optional Shore Things, personal purchases, spa services, alcohol and premium drinks beyond your Bar Tab, travel protection, and airport transfers unless specifically arranged.
The Seattle hotel package is optional. Seriously Suite upgrades depend on current availability and prevailing rates. Service gratuities are addressed in the pricing section.
Travel protection
Travel protection is strongly recommended. Compare trip cancellation, interruption, medical, travel delay, and baggage coverage against your needs and the trip’s cancellation terms.
Coverage is purchased independently. Beyond Travel does not sell insurance through this site.
Cruise cancellation + changes
For Essential Fare bookings under the current U.S. ticket contract, cancellation terms depend on how far ahead you cancel and when the booking was created.
- 121+ days before sailing: a full refund applies within seven days of booking. After that window, the deposit is nonrefundable.
- 120–46 days before sailing: no cash refund of the voyage fare. Eligible amounts may become a Future Voyage Certificate for travel within one year of the original sailing.
- 45 days or fewer: no voyage-fare refund or Future Voyage Certificate. Essential Fare permits eligible co-traveler name changes up to 48 hours before departure, not replacement of the lead sailor.
Per-person taxes and fees are refundable under the contract. Eligible voyage-date and cabin changes must meet the contract’s deadlines and conditions. Other purchases, including prepaid gratuities, can have separate terms.
Terms can change. The contract and fare terms governing your confirmed booking control. Beyond Travel’s April 2 payment deadline is separate from the cruise line’s cancellation windows.
Hotel cancellation + changes
Cancellation is free until 11:59 PM Seattle time on August 3, 2027, the day before arrival. After that deadline, the hotel stay is nonrefundable.
Contact Beyond Travel to arrange a cancellation or request a change.
Airline cancellation + changes
Independently purchased airfare follows the airline’s rules and the fare you choose. Review changes, cancellation, credits, baggage, and seat conditions before purchasing.
Travel documents + age requirements
- Age: sailors must be at least 18 to sail. On Alaska itineraries, you must be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Hyatt requires the checking-in guest to be at least 21.
- Passport: bring a valid passport book expiring February 12, 2028 or later, six months after the voyage ends.
- U.S. citizens on eligible roundtrip Seattle sailings: Virgin permits certain passport exceptions, including a state-issued birth certificate plus physical government-issued photo ID, or an original Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certificate of Naturalization plus that photo ID. Hospital birth certificates and Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 are not accepted.
- Alternative documents: have Beyond Travel confirm eligibility before relying on an exception. A passport book is needed for an unexpected international flight home.
- Other citizenships: carry your passport and any required Canadian entry and U.S. re-entry documents. Requirements depend on citizenship and immigration status.
10 / INTENTIONALLY SMALL
Limited to
12 sailors.
Small enough to learn names. Flexible enough for different interests. Connected enough to share a meal and the day’s stories.
That is the reason for the group size. Beyond Travel is present throughout, with room for you to make the week your own.
YOUR HOST & PLANNER
Protect the Investment.
Arrive a day early, review flights carefully, and understand payment and cancellation terms before committing.
We Serve People, Not Bookings.
A small group, a host who is there, and space for different ways of experiencing Alaska.
Carry the Details.
From the intentional terrace choice to curated Shore Things and planning support, the details have a purpose.
AUGUST 5–12, 2027 / ROUNDTRIP SEATTLE
THE EDGE OF THEBLUE
Where water meets the wild.
Limited to 12 sailors. $100 to reserve.