Arriving at Anchorage Airport, begin your journey with a scenic transfer through the Kenai Peninsula – widely regarded as some of the most awe-inspiring backcountry scenery in the world. This beautiful route winds past mountains, glaciers, and coastal vistas as you travel to the Pacific coast and the port of Seward.

Seward is the only deep-water, ice-free port in Alaska with road, rail, and air connections to the interior. Here, you’ll board the MS Roald Amundsen, find your cabin, and take time to explore the ship’s spacious, comfortable facilities – your home for the next two weeks of expedition cruising.

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Today is dedicated to exploring the glaciers of Prince William Sound, home to over 150 glaciers, including 17 spectacular tidewater glaciers. Your Captain will select the best location based on the day’s conditions, ensuring the most memorable experience.

You’ll venture as close as safety allows, using small expedition boats to enter the fjords, or taking to the water by kayak if weather permits. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife in this icy wilderness – humpback whales, bald eagles, sea otters, and harbour seals all thrive here.

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Today you’ll explore the remarkable beauty of Icy Bay, where three mighty glaciers – Guyot, Yahtse, and Tyndall – feed ice into the bay’s waters. If conditions allow, you’ll venture out in small expedition boats or by kayak for an up-close perspective of this spectacular landscape.

From the bay, admire the dramatic silhouette of Mt. St. Elias, the second-highest peak in the United States and third-highest in North America, rising over 18,000 feet from the sea.

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Today you’ll continue the exploration as you sail into Icy Strait, navigating among its islands and islets. Weather and sea conditions will guide the choice of location, with opportunities to approach rocky shores by expedition boat, and possibly make a landing for a guided nature walk. The coastline here becomes increasingly rugged as it meets the open sea, revealing rocky pinnacles and hidden sea caves.

In the evening, you’ll cruise past Point Adolphus on the northern tip of Chichagof Island, across from Glacier Bay National Park. These nutrient-rich waters are a hotspot for marine life, especially humpback whales, so head out on deck with your camera ready for unforgettable sightings.

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At the head of the Lynn Canal, you’ll arrive in the frontier town of Haines, once home to the Chilkat Łingít people, famed for their intricate weaving using mountain goat fur and cedar bark. You’ll have the chance to see fine examples of their work, a tradition that continues to inspire local artisans today.

Haines boasts a thriving art scene, with galleries and workshops offering totem carvings, silverwork, and sculptures – perfect for taking home a unique piece of Alaskan craftsmanship. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, the area also offers excellent hiking opportunities and the chance to spot local wildlife.

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Today explore one of the most enchanting corners of Alaska’s Inside Passage in true expedition style. Here, towering old-growth forests cloak the shoreline, creating a haven for wildlife and an atmosphere of untouched wilderness.

If conditions allow, you’ll set out in small expedition boats to discover hidden coves and forested inlets, keeping watch for bears, bald eagles, Sitka black-tailed deer, and moose. Where safe, you may make a landing to explore the shoreline on foot, immersing yourselves in this wild and beautiful landscape.

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Visit one of Holkham Bay’s two spectacular fjords today – Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm – depending on ice conditions. Your Captain will choose the fjord that offers the best exploration opportunities, but both promise breathtaking scenery and excellent wildlife spotting.

At the head of each fjord, watch as fresh icebergs calve from massive glaciers, framed by sheer rocky cliffs. This is prime harbour seal habitat, and they are often seen resting on the floating ice. Keep your camera ready for possible sightings of whales, bears, and even nimble mountain goats on the cliffs above.

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Begin the day scanning the pristine waters of Frederick Sound for whales, a favourite feeding ground for humpbacks. Today is an open exploration day, with the Captain and expedition team selecting the best destination based on conditions.

You may venture into the secluded coves and forested shorelines of the 150-mile-long Chatham Strait by expedition boat, or take to the water by kayak if weather allows.

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Arrive in Klawock, a small community of around 700 people on the western shore of Prince of Wales Island. Known for its impressive collection of totem poles, Klawock is a centre of Łingít culture.

The island’s original name, Taan, means “sea lion” in the Łingít language. At the town’s Totem Park, you’ll find 21 beautifully carved poles, including replicas of historic originals that once stood in the winter village of Tuxecan.

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Today you’ll explore Misty Fjords, a pristine corner of the Tongass National Forest where evergreen forests, cascading waterfalls, and snow capped peaks create a breathtaking landscape. The famed naturalist John Muir once described this area as one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen.

Weather permitting, join the expedition team for a tour of the fjords by small expedition boat or by kayak for an even closer connection to nature. Keep watch for wildlife along the shores and in the forests, including black and brown bears, and moose. The surrounding waters are home to Pacific salmon, otters, Steller sea lions, harbour seals, orcas, and Dall’s porpoises, while overhead you may spot herons and bald eagles.

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Sail the Inside Passage, a spectacular coastal route stretching more than 930 miles through the Pacific fjord lands of North America. This protected waterway offers breathtaking scenery at every turn, from towering forested slopes to remote inlets and channels.

Aboard the smaller expedition ship, you can navigate areas inaccessible to larger vessels, giving you the chance to explore lesser-travelled channels rich in wildlife. Keep your camera and binoculars close for sightings of humpback, fin, and minke whales, and perhaps even orcas. In Princess Royal Channel, watch for the rare and elusive Kermode bear along the shoreline.

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Arrive in Alert Bay, a picturesque village on Cormorant Island, just north of Vancouver Island. Here, you’ll have the privilege of meeting members of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations community and learning about their rich traditions and history.

A visit to the U’mista Cultural Centre reveals an extraordinary collection of totem poles, paintings, carvings, ceremonial masks, and other significant artefacts. The island’s sheltered waters are a haven for wildlife, with the striking yellow-billed loon being a special highlight.

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Your expedition concludes in Vancouver, a city set between the Pacific Ocean and the Rockies. Take time to explore historic Gastown, with its Victorian charm, or enjoy a stroll around scenic Stanley Park for sweeping views of the city and a final taste of the nature that has defined your voyage.

Vancouver is renowned for its diverse culinary scene, so before your onward journey, why not sample flavours from around the world? From Chinatown to the Punjabi Market and Little Italy, the city offers a delicious way to round off your Alaskan adventure.