Royal Caribbean will adjust the debarkation port for its ship Ovation of the Seas on Alaska cruises for the 2026 season, moving from Seward to Whittier. This change affects passenger disembarkation following the end of the cruise itineraries in Alaska.
Shift in Debarkation Location
The decision to relocate the disembarkation point to the Whittier port comes amid ongoing delays at the Seward terminal. These operational challenges at Seward have led the cruise line to select Whittier as the new location for offboarding passengers from Ovation of the Seas.
As a result, travelers on Ovation of the Seas Alaska cruises in 2026 should prepare for
their journey’s conclusion in Whittier rather than Seward, reflecting Royal Caribbean’s response to logistical issues at the original port.
