Last Chance for Cunard Alaska? What You MUST Know About 2026

Cunard may be leaving Alaska after 2026 — and this could be your last chance to experience Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, and Alaska’s most iconic scenery aboard the legendary Queen Elizabeth. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk – Ask a Real Travel Expert, Ken sits down with Real Travel Experts Rich Skinner and Linda Jackson to unpack why Cunard’s 2026 Alaska season is so rare… and why staterooms are already filling fast. We reveal: • Why 2026 may be Cunard’s final Alaska season for years • The secret behind how Cunard gets Glacier Bay access • Why these itineraries are NOT offered every year • Which sailings include Hubbard, Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm & more • Why Cunard’s British-style cruising makes Alaska feel different • What to expect from formal nights, high tea & ballroom dancing • Who Cunard is perfect for — and who should choose another line • Why solo travelers and culture-seekers love Cunard • Why booking early is essential if you want your preferred stateroom Whether you’re a Cunard fan, an Alaska first-timer, or a seasoned cruiser looking for something special, this may be your last chance to sail Alaska the Cunard way. Contact Real Travel Experts: [email protected] https://realtravelexperts.com/​   / realtravelexperts     / realtravelexperts   Contact: Cruise Holidays of Woodinville Website: https://cruiseholidaystravel.com/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 425-487-4001 Image & Video Credits: Queen Elizabeth Images & Clips: Courtesy of Cunard Vintage Cunard Images : Courtesy of Public domain, MU Central University Libraries,via Wikimedia Commons Cunardia Image Courtesy of https://cunardsteamshipsociety.com/ TRAVEL PRODUCTS & SERVICES WE LOVE: Some of the products and services featured below are offered through affiliate partnerships. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps us continue creating travel content and resources. ✈️ Stay connected wherever you travel with Holafly eSIMs and save 5% https://holafly.sjv.io/R02q22 🛒 Shop All LEVEL8 Products https://amzn.to/3QO1XmC 🧳 LEVEL8 Gibraltar Aluminum Carry-On https://amzn.to/4vkxtaK 🧳 LEVEL8 Lightweight Luminous 20 in Carry-on https://amzn.to/4xG5hkf 🎒 LEVEL8 Atlas Laptop Backpack https://amzn.to/4aZTqUp 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Special Guests: Rich & Linda Skinner 01:42 Overview of Cunard and its history 05:14 Cunard in Alaska 07:02 Last Alaska Season for years 07:31 The "perfect guest" for Cunard 08:40 2-story library 08:54 Availability is getting limited for Alaska 09:25 Who would you recommend Cunard to? 10:48 Queens Grill service 12:32 Travel Club 13:01 Dining 14:34 Other differences 15:06 Child friendly? 16:13 On board educational opportunities 17:22 Unique itineraries for Alaska 18:49 Pricing 19:35 The season 20:40 Formal nights 21:33 Accessibility 22:07 Single staterooms 23:34 Why you need a travel advisor 25:01 When should you book? 25:36 "British" surprises 26:18 Contacting the Skinners 26:44 Skinners' future travels