Alaska's wild, untamed beauty is just waiting to be discovered, and there is no better way to do so than on this incredible luxury cruise from Vancouver.
Join your ship in the Canadian city of Vancouver and cruise the breathtaking Inside Passage, keeping an eye out for wildlife including eagles and whales. Arrive in Ketchikan, renowned for its impressive totem poles and once known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World'. Enjoy a traditional lumberjack show or perhaps head to an Alaskan lodge for a delicious seafood feast.
The Alaskan capital of Juneau became famous when gold nuggets were discovered at the mouth of Gold Creek. You will have the opportunity to go panning for gold during your time here, or you can enjoy a kayaking adventure on glistening Mendenhall Lake for spectacular views of Mendenhall Glacier. Continue to pretty Skagway, once the gateway to the gold fields. Embrace the gold rush era on a visit to the Klondike Gold Fields or during a gold-panning experience.
Explore the beautiful frontier town of Icy Strait at leisure, or join an exciting shore excursion, including a traditional tribal dance performed by the Tlingits, and a thrilling treetop adventure. Your luxurious ship then cruises Hubbard Glacier to the city of Seward.
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Vancouver to Seward Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Vancouver (Canada)
Fly from the UK to Vancouver and embark your luxury ship.
Day 2 - Inside Passage
Cruise the breathtaking Inside Passage, keeping an eye out for an array of wildlife.
Day 3 - Ketchikan (Alaska)
Ketchikan is located on the southwest side of Revillagigedo Island and was built around salmon canneries and sawmills. The name allegedly comes from the native term 'Katch Kanna' which means 'spread wings of a thundering eagle'. The city was once known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World', and is renowned for its totem poles. During your time here, enjoy a lumberjack show, join the Ketchikan duck tour through the streets of the city, or head to an Alaskan lodge for a seafood feast. There is also a rainforest experience and a kayaking trip.
Day 4 - Juneau
In 1880, Richard Harris and Joe Juneau found gold nuggets at the mouth of Gold Creek. This prompted one of the largest gold digs in the world, resulting in over $150 million of gold being minded. Enjoy a visit to Mendenhall Glacier and a whale watching cruise on a deluxe catamaran, or go panning for gold at Gold Creek,. There is also a kayaking adventure on Mendenhall Lake.
Day 5 - Skagway
Skagway was known as the gateway to the gold fields. It retains the charm and character of the gold rush era, and the Trail of '98 Museum houses gold fever memorabilia. Learn about modern sled dog racing and the Gold Rush on a visit to the Klondike Gold Fields, or admire the beauty of the Klondike on a train ride on Skagway's White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Alternatively, relive the Gold Rush days on a gold-panning experience, or join the relaxing bike ride through the rainforest.
Day 6 - Icy Strait Point
Explore the beautiful frontier town of Icy Strait, where you may be lucky enough to see humpback whales, eagles and black bears. Watch a traditional tribal dance performance performed by the Tlingits, or challenge yourself to negotiate an array of treetop courses with ziplines and obstacles. Alternatively, opt for the wilderness hike along Chichagof Island.
Day 7 - Cruising Hubbard Glacier
Today your ship cruises the breathtaking Hubbard Glacier.
Day 8 - Seward - UK
Disembark your luxury ship in Seward and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
The Captain reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.
Seward to Vancouver Itinerary
Day 1 - UK to Seward (Alaska)
Fly from the UK to Seward and embark your luxury ship.
Day 2 - Cruising Hubbard Glacier
Today your ship cruises the breathtaking Hubbard Glacier.
Day 3 - Sitka
Sitka was founded by Russian fur traders as New Archangel in 1799. It was later purchased by the United States in 1867. Today, it is known for its fishing industry and its annual summer classical music festival. Board a boat and go in search of sea otters, enjoy a visit to the Sitka National Historical Park, or join the hike through the Tongass Rainforest.
Day 4 - Skagway
Skagway was known as the gateway to the gold fields. It retains the charm and character of the gold rush era, and the Trail of '98 Museum houses gold fever memorabilia. Learn about modern sled dog racing and the Gold Rush on a visit to the Klondike Gold Fields, admire the beauty of the Klondike on a train ride on Skagway's White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Alternatively, join the relaxing bike ride through the rainforest.
Day 5 - Juneau
In 1880, Richard Harris and Joe Juneau found gold nuggets at the mouth of Gold Creek. This prompted one of the largest gold digs in the world, resulting in over $150 million of gold being minded. Enjoy a visit to Mendenhall Glacier and a whale watching cruise on a deluxe catamaran, or go panning for gold at Gold Creek. There is also a kayaking adventure on Mendenhall Lake.
Day 6 - Ketchikan
Ketchikan is located on the southwest side of Revillagigedo Island and was built around salmon canneries and sawmills. The name allegedly comes from the native term 'Katch Kanna' which means 'spread wings of a thundering eagle'. The city was once known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World', and is renowned for its totem poles. During your time here, enjoy a lumberjack show, join the Ketchikan duck tour through the streets of the city, or head to an Alaskan lodge for a seafood feast. There is also a rainforest experience and a kayaking trip.
Day 7 - Inside Passage
Cruise the breathtaking Inside Passage, keeping an eye out for an array of wildlife.
Day 8 - Vancouver (Canada) - UK
Disembark your luxury ship in Vancouver and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
The Captain reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.