Royal Caribbean has announced a change in the planned debarkation port for its Alaska cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas. For the 2026 Alaska cruise season, passengers will disembark at Whittier instead of the originally scheduled Seward port.
Port Change Linked to Terminal Construction Delays
This adjustment comes as a result of ongoing construction delays at the Seward cruise terminal. The delays at Seward have prompted Royal Caribbean to reroute the disembarkation point to Whittier for the upcoming season. This change affects passenger logistics, particularly those related to transfers and onward travel arrangements.
Travelers booked on Ovation of the Seas cruises in Alaska should be prepared for
this updated disembarkation location, which represents a significant alteration to their cruise itinerary. Further details regarding the duration of Seward terminal construction or compensation policies have not been disclosed.
