Jody Rakow

Shortcut to Sunshine Travel

❄️ Cruising to Alaska 2026 ❄️

Aug 5, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026
Let's set sail to Alaska! 
 
We'll be sailing on the brand new Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady. 
 
 
You can learn more about our ship HERE

What's included in this trip:

✔️ Cruise fare
✔️ Airfare
✔️ Ground transportation in Seattle
✔️ Pre-cruise lodging in Seattle
✔️ Gratuities
 

What's included in your cruise fare:

  Virgin Voyages Other contemporary cruise lines Other premium cruise lines
stateroom ✔︎ ✔︎ ✔︎
standard dining ✔︎ ✔︎ ✔︎
entertainment ✔︎ ✔︎ ✔︎
wifi
✔︎
soft drinks
✔︎
additional casual dining options
✔︎


premium dining ✔︎
group fitness classes ✔︎
gratuities ✔︎
 

What's not included:

  • Onboard:
    • Alcoholic beverages; but you can pre-purchase a Bar Tab to get the most bang for your buck!
    • Shore Things - Virgin Voyage's port excursions; you'll be able to score the best prices on Shore Things by booking in advance in the Sailor App
    • Spa services
    • Premium wifi
    • Select premium food and beverage options (e.g. espresso-based coffee drinks, smoothies, truffles, Wagyu steak)
  • Before & after our sailing:
    • Transportation between your home and the airport
    • Airport parking
    • Meals & incidentals

Itinerary:

  • Wednesday, August 5: Fly to Seattle, Washington ● Check in to hotel ● Sightseeing in Seattle
  • Thursday, August 6: Sightseeing in Seattle ● Set sail on Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady
  • Friday, August 7: Cruise through the Inside Passage
  • Saturday, August 8: Ketchikan, Alaska
  • Sunday, August 9: Sitka, Alaska
  • Monday, August 10: Cruise through Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Tuesday, August 11: Prince Rupert, British Columbia
  • Wednesday, August 12: Day at sea
  • Thursday, August 13: Seattle, Washington ● Fly home
 

Cancellation policy:

Group travel packages are specially priced based on group size and participation. When you book as part of a group, your commitment helps secure lower pricing and preferred access to accommodations, activities, and transportation.  Because cancellations by individual group members can impact the pricing and availability for the entire group, all payments made toward group travel are non-refundable.

In the case of extenuating circumstances, Shortcut to Sunshine Travel will make every reasonable effort to work with suppliers to request partial refunds. If a supplier is able to issue a refund without impacting the group's booking status, those funds will be returned to the client only after recouping any associated fees, penalties, or other offsets incurred as a result of the cancellation.

We strongly recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of unforeseen circumstances. As part of the checkout process for this group booking you will have the option to purchase travel insurance through Faye, a company that partners with our booking platform to offer convenient access to travel insurance to our clients. You are not obligated to purchase this insurance option, though if you decline this protection, we strongly recommend that you purchase external coverage or verify that your existing insurance policies cover all components of your vacation.

Booking agreement:

Shortcut to Sunshine Travel LLC offers retail travel services to customers, which are provided by separate and independent vendors of travel services. Shortcut to Sunshine Travel LLC does not operate, control, or otherwise provide the services of the independent travel vendors. Hence, client agrees that Shortcut to Sunshine Travel LLC acts only as agent for the client in acquiring transportation, hotel accommodations, sightseeing, and other privileges or services for the client’s benefit, and on the express condition that Shortcut to Sunshine Travel LLC shall not be responsible for any loss, accident, injury, delay, defect, omission or irregularity which may occur or be occasioned, whether by reason of any act, negligence or default of any company or person engaged in or responsible for carrying out any of the arrangements, or otherwise in connection therewith.


⚠️ Note that all prices below are PER TRAVELER. ⚠️


Available Packages

Central Sea Terrace
Unavailable as of June 30, 2025

$3,271.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

185 square feet
Midship location

Sea Terrace
Unavailable as of July 14, 2025

$3,208.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

185 square feet
Forward or aft location