EPStay Travel Journal
Our MSC Alaska Family Cruise Adventure
Nine Days of Family, Glaciers, Cruise Life, Hospitality Lessons, and Unforgettable Memories
June 13–21, 2026
June 13, 2026
Our Alaska Adventure Begins
We flew in a day early, checked into our Seattle hotel, and prepared the family for embarkation day aboard MSC Poesia.
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June 14, 2026
Embarkation Day Aboard MSC Poesia
Boarding the ship, exploring the decks, watching Seattle disappear at sail-away, and beginning our Alaska cruise as a family.
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June 15, 2026
Cruising the Inside Passage
A peaceful sea day sailing through mountains, forests, and calm water — the day the family finally exhaled.
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June 16, 2026
Exploring Juneau
Our first Alaska port day — walking through a capital city surrounded by mountains, water, and wide-open sky.
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June 17, 2026
Witnessing Glacier Bay
Blue ice, silent mountains, and the loud crack of a glacier calving — one of the most unforgettable days of the trip.
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June 18, 2026
Discovering Icy Strait Point
A quieter, more personal port day — historic buildings, a peaceful harbor, and a family photo we will keep forever.
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June 19, 2026
Exploring Ketchikan
Wooden boardwalks, colorful buildings, and Alaska’s fishing culture at the last major port of our trip.
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June 20, 2026
One Last Day at Sea
A calm final sea day — favorite spots revisited, suitcases repacked, and the trip reflected on together.
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June 21, 2026
Goodbye Alaska
Saying goodbye to MSC Poesia and taking the memories, the pictures, and our family story back home.
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