CRUISING

Departure Port – Vancouver, British Columbia.
Depart: 16:30 See the totem poles, Girl in a Wetsuit statue and 700-year old Hollow Tree in Stanley Park, packed with fun activities and stunning views. Surrounded by breath-taking mountains and sea, Vancouver has it all, from snow sports and sandy beaches to forest trails and seawall bike lanes. Soak up the atmosphere in buzzing Granville Island, with its waterfront cafes, studios, shops and wonderful fresh food market.

Scenic Cruising
Depart: 16:30 Sit back and relax as you sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage. In this stunning region of coastal mountains, fjords, temperate forests and glaciers take in the awe-inspiring scenery from the comfort of your ship as you explore a labyrinth of islands, waterways, bays and small towns. Whales, sea lions & sea otters may accompany you on your journey, making your experience all the more spectacular.

Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive: 06:00
Depart: 16:00 Take on the lumberjacks in an axe-throwing competition or join tough fishermen hauling in huge king crabs at sea. Discover more about Alaska’s Native American culture at the Totem Bight State Historical Park or go in search of salmon, black bears and bald eagles. On a historic walking tour, learn about Ketchikan’s lawless past as a mining and fishing frontiers town, including stories of some shady ladies.

Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Arrive: 09:00
Depart: 18:00 Go whale watching, learn Tlingit tribal customs or fly high on the world’s largest zipline. Explore the wilds of Chichagof Island and the Spasski River Valley looking for bald eagles, Sitka black-tailed deer and Alaska coastal brown bears. There are kayak adventures too in the protected waters off Port Frederick. Later, tuck into the famous Alaska halibut and chips at the historic waterfront Cookhouse Restaurant.

Juneau, Alaska
Arrive: 07:00
Depart: 21:30 Whizz above the tundra on a zip wire or experience the amazing buzz of mushing with husky sled dogs across the snow. Soar above a glacier in a helicopter or pan for gold like the pioneers of yesteryear. Watch humpback whales, seals and orcas up close or glide in a gondola to Mount Roberts for some breath-taking views. It’s a thrill a minute in Juneau, with unforgettable holiday experiences that will last a lifetime.

Skagway, Alaska
Arrive: 07:00
Depart: 17:00 Ride the White Pass and Yukon railroads in a vintage rail car, learning the fascinating history of the Klondike Gold Rush. Meet a musher from the world-famous and gruelling Iditarod dog-sled race or discover Skagway’s breath-taking mountains and glaciers on a thrilling helicopter trip. Fly over the treetops on an exhilarating zip-line ride or explore Skagway’s stunning scenery by boat, jeep, bike or kayak.

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Arrive: 09:00
Depart: 11:00 Look out for whales, seals and otters during your trip to the spectacular Hubbard Glacier in Disenchantment Bay, Alaska, the largest tidewater glacier in North America. Be amazed at the rapid advancement of this massive natural wonder, which routinely calves off icebergs the size of a ten-storey building. It makes for an awe-inspiring and dramatic sight.

Arrival Port – Seward, Alaska
Arrive: 05:00
Famed for its annual Mount Marathon hill race, Seward is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Watch glaciers calve into the sea, kayak alongside sea otters or spot seals, sea lions and whales at nearby Kenai Fjords National Park. Follow the hiking trails for close-up views of the Exit Glacier or visit an Iditarod Champion’s racing kennels to meet the huskies and experience a thrilling dog sled ride.