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14 Night A Remarkable Journey to Alaska and British Columbia with Haida Gwaii Cruise from Vancouver
Ship: National Geographic Sea Bird
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed: Thursday, May 2, 2024 from Vancouver, Canada
Ended: Thursday, May 16, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, May 2, 2024
departure of the National Geographic Sea Bird. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Arrive in Vancouver, Canada, British Columbia's largest city and the major port for all of western Canada. Embark the National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion in the early evening and set out on your expedition.
Day 2 - Friday - May 3, 2024
Cruising the Gulf Islands, Canada
Cruise amid the lush Gulf Islands that dot the Strait of Georgia, situated between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. These waters are a nature lover's paradise. Keep an eye out for harbor seals and an array of seabirds, shorebirds, and birds of prey.
Day 3 - Saturday - May 4, 2024
Alert Bay, Canada
Sail through scenic Johnstone Strait, offering stunning views and extraordinary marine mammals and bird-watching opportunities. Today we visit one of the oldest First Nations village sites in British Columbia: Alert Bay, home of the Kwakwaka'wakw people. Visit the U'Mista Cultural Centre, which houses one of the Northwest Coast's finest collections of elaborately carved potlatch masks, regalia, and coppers. Then, stop to visit the Big House a short distance away where the T'sasala Cultural Group continues the sharing of culture, educating the world about their songs, dances, teachings, and values.
Day 4 - Sunday - May 5, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Sail northward along steep and rugged coastline looking for whales, dolphins, bears, deer, and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak among the many bays and inlets.
Day 5 - Monday - May 6, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Day 6 - Tuesday - May 7, 2024
Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada
With very special permission, we explore the islands of Haida Gwaii, including the incredible Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. We are joined by a Haida interpreter for our days among the islands, wildlife, and cultural sites. In the Haida ancestral town of Old Massett, we are invited into the home of a local carver for a feast of traditional food and dance. Meet Haida artists and see their workshops. Visit the Haida Heritage Centre at Kay 'Llnagaay to learn about the incredible history of the Haida people and their renowned artwork, a spiritual endeavor. See the ancient totems at SGang Gwaay-a UNESCO World Heritage Site-in the village of Ninstints, and kayak and take Zodiacs around the incredibly biodiverse islands in Gwaii Haanas.
Day 7 - Wednesday - May 8, 2024
Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada
Day 8 - Thursday - May 9, 2024
Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada
Day 9 - Friday - May 10, 2024
Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada
Day 10 - Saturday - May 11, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
With special permission from the U.S. Forest Service, explore the forested backwaters of Misty Fjords National Monument and the Tongass National Forest by kayak or Zodiac. Go ashore to visit the charming fishing village of Petersburg, and explore the surrounding area on a forest walk or enjoy an opportunity to stretch your legs with an optional bike ride around town. Cruise and kayak past the glacially carved cliffs of Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm-both spectacular fjords that are home to orcas and harbor seals. See the soaring Dawes Glacier or South Sawyer Glacier up close, and take a Zodiac cruise for unparalleled views of sculpted iridescent icebergs.
Day 11 - Sunday - May 12, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Day 12 - Monday - May 13, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Day 13 - Tuesday - May 14, 2024
Glacier Bay, United States
Day 14 - Wednesday - May 15, 2024
Inian Islands, United States
Icy Strait Point, United States
By special park permit, spend a full day among the enormous glaciers and expansive wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Then, experience the active wildlife of the Inian Islands by Zodiac, or hike and kayak Chichagof Island. Later cruise through Icy Strait in search of marine mammals, perhaps lowering the hydrophone to listen for whale communications. Enjoy a farewell dinner on our final night.
Day 15 - Thursday - May 16, 2024
Sitka, United States
Disembark after breakfast in picturesque Sitka on the western coast of Baranof Island. Schedules permitting, walk among Tlingit and Haida totem poles at Sitka National Historic Park and visit the Alaska Raptor Center for an up-close look at Alaska's birds of prey. Transfer to the airport for flights home.
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