Begin your adventure in the Emerald City. Your expedition cruise starts with an overnight stay in Seattle. If you can, why not arrive early and see what the Emerald City has to offer? Take a stroll through the nine-acre Olympic Sculpture Park for incredible views of Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains, admiring the work of renowned artists as you go. For a feast of the senses, visit the famous Pike Place Market. Operating for over a century, this lively farmer's market boasts everything from buskers and bars to salmon-throwing fishmongers! If you have the time to go farther afield, consider booking a Pre-Program and discovering some of the region's natural highlights. ... Read More
Launch your adventure in historical Nome. Today, we'll fly from Seattle to Nome for the start of our expedition cruise. Set at the tip of the Seward Peninsula and overlooking the Bering Sea, Nome is perhaps the most famous gold-rush town in Alaskan history. There are artifacts from this era to be seen everywhere, including abandoned dredges, turn-of-the-century steam engines, and old railroad tracks. Nome was also the end point of three of Roald Amundsen's great polar expeditions, including an attempt to reach the North Pole by air in 1926. It's a fitting place to launch your grand Alaska adventure. ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 8, 2026
Day 3
Cruising the Bering Sea
Discover wild nature and remote communities. Over the next four days, we'll head across the Bering Sea towards Nome. You'll have two exploration days and two days at sea. For the exploration days, your captain will choose the best location based on the conditions at the time. Possible destinations include the rugged island of St Paul, home to the largest Unangan community in the US. It's also an Important Bird Area, with species such as the Pribilof sandpiper and tufted puffin nesting here. We might also explore wild St. Matthew Island where abandoned buildings lie between black-sand beaches and wildflower-dotted tundra. You may even spot the rare McKay's buntings which breed and nest exclusively on this island. During the sea days, look out for puffins, auklets, and murrelets, especially closer to the coast. If you're lucky, you might glimpse the red-legged kittiwake, only found in this part of the world. Enjoy panoramic views from our Explorer Lounge & Bar, the infinity pool, or the outdoor hot tubs. Or learn more about the region's geography, climate and birdlife from the Expedition Team in the Science Centre. ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 9, 2026
Day 4
Cruising the Bering Sea
Thursday - Sep 10, 2026
Day 5
Cruising the Bering Sea
Friday - Sep 11, 2026
Day 6
Cruising the Bering Sea
Saturday - Sep 12, 2026
Day 7
Dutch Harbor, United States
Learn the fascinating history of America's biggest fishing port. The US's largest fishing port, Dutch Harbor is a fascinating place to visit. As we sail towards it you may see Mount Makushin, a sometimes-steaming volcano reaching almost 6,000 feet. Here, you'll learn about the local Indigenous Unangax people at the Museum of the Aleutians. Visit the Russian Orthodox Cathedral or tour the WWII museum commemorating the battle that took place here in 1942. Scout for bald eagles and puffins. Foxes, lemmings, and wild horses thrive on land, while whales, sea lions, and porpoises command the waters. Dutch Harbor was the filming location of the reality television series The Deadliest Catch, which follows crab fishermen at work under extreme conditions. ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 13, 2026
Day 8
Unga Island, United States
Experience a deserted Alaskan town. Wild and deserted, Unga Village is an abandoned yet fascinating settlement on the southern end of Unga Island. It was settled by the Unangax people in 1833 but was abandoned in 1969 as subsistence fishing proved insufficient to support living here. Today, the few wooden buildings that remain are the only evidence that people once lived here. Pink lousewort, fireweed, and other wildflowers surround the abandoned shacks as nature has gradually taken over. We wxperience the eerie beauty of this place during a nature landing with our small expedition boats. ... Read More
Monday - Sep 14, 2026
Day 9
Coastal Navigation, United States
Explore rugged scenery in an untamed wilderness. The Alaska Peninsula is an untamed wilderness and a haven for wildlife. The region is characterized by its raw coastal landscapes, towering mountains, and secluded bays. Join your Expedition Team for close exploration of hidden bays and inlets along the shoreline, offering the opportunity to scout for bears, bald eagles, and marine species like sea otters and humpback whales. Learn about the geological evolution of the region, appreciating how natural forces have sculpted the unique topography around you. ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 15, 2026
Day 10
Geographic Harbor, United States
Spot brown bears in Katmai National Park. Your adventure continues in the four-million-acre Katmai National Park, which has over a dozen active volcanoes. Katmai is also home to more than 2,000 protected brown bears - the largest concentration in the world. We'll safely scout for bears from the deck or in our small expedition boats. They might be foraging for berries, digging for clams, or catching fish in the stream. Depending on conditions, we might visit either Geographic Harbor, Kinak Bay, or Kukak Bay. ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 16, 2026
Day 11
Kodiak, United States
Explore the home of the Alutiiq people. Kodiak Island, known as the Emerald Isle, features lush temperate forests, mountains, and a rugged coastline. Its wetlands are home to a variety of bird species and wildlife, including the island's most iconic residents - Kodiak bears. Around 3,500 of them live in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which covers two-thirds of the island. We'll search for whales, sea otters, and seals, and, if we're lucky, catch a glimpse of Kodiak brown bears in their natural habitat, all set against the stunning backdrop of Alaska's wilderness. ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 17, 2026
Day 12
Cruising the Gulf of Alaska, United States
Enjoy a day of relaxation and birdwatching at sea. Your cruise continues across the Gulf of Alaska. It's the ideal time to enjoy onboard facilities such as the infinity pool, hot tubs, and sauna. Go for a run, hit the gym, or enjoy a massage in the spa. In the Science Center, the Expedition Team invite you to join lectures about subjects such as Alaska's wildlife, geology, glaciology, history, and culture. Relax in the Explorer Lounge & Bar and share a drink with your fellow guests, or just sit back and enjoy the view. See if you can spot all three species of North Pacific albatross. The Laysan and black-footed albatross are often sighted, but the short-tailed albatross is harder to spot. ... Read More
Friday - Sep 18, 2026
Day 13
Icy Bay, United States
Spot wildlife in these glacier-fed waters. Today is an exploration day in Icy Bay. Three glaciers - Guyot, Yahtse, and Tyndall - can be seen from this bay. If conditions allow, you'll explore in the small expedition boats or by kayak, immersing you in the remarkable beauty of this icy landscape. From Icy Bay you can admire striking, jagged Mount St Elias; known for its steep vertical relief, it has the second-tallest peak in the US and third-tallest in the US and Canada at over 18,000 feet. In the Gulf of Alaska for we'll scout for humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, and harbor seals often seen in these waters. ... Read More
Take in Sitka's views and a unique mix of cultures. Surrounded by Tongass National Forest, Sitka is only accessible by sea or air. Get out on deck for stunning views of the Sisters Mountains and Mount Edgecumbe volcano. Inhabited by the Lingit people for 10,000 years, the town was settled by Russian explorers around the turn of the 19th century before being sold to the United States after Russia lost the Crimean War. Today, Sitka has roots in all three cultures. A visit to the Russian Orthodox cathedral and Russian Bishop's House is recommended. Admire ornate Haida and Lingit totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park and enjoy a walking trail through the forest to the ocean. ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 20, 2026
Day 15
Wrangell, United States
Visit one of Alaska's oldest harbor towns. We continue cruising the Alaskan islands towards Wrangell. The traditional homeland of the Lingit people for 8,000 years, Wrangell has in the past two centuries come under the control of Russia, then Britain, and is now part of the US. Visit the local museum to learn more about Wrangell's fascinating past. Cross over to Shakes Island, where the Chief Shakes Tribal House and totem poles tell the story of the Indigenous Lingit people. Only one mile out of town, you'll find Petroglyph Beach, which has ancient carvings etched into the large rocks along the shore. Created by the Lingit people, they are believed to be over 1,000 years old. Hikers will enjoy the nature trails, surrounded by alluring scenery at the mouth of Stikine River, and the foot of Mount Dewey at the edge of the temperate rainforest. ... Read More
Monday - Sep 21, 2026
Day 16
Misty Fjord, Alaska, United States
Revel in a wilderness where wildlife thrives. Part of the Tongass National Forest, Misty Fjords is a pristine wilderness of evergreens, waterfalls, and snowcapped peaks. The revered naturalist writer John Muir described the area as one of the most beautiful places he'd ever seen. Weather permitting, you'll join the Expedition Team to tour Misty Fjords in the small expedition boats or take kayaks out. Misty Fjords is rich in wildlife. You'll scan for mountain goats, black and brown bears, and moose as you explore. The waters are home to Pacific salmon, otters, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, and Dall's porpoises. Skyward, you might spot herons and bald eagles. ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 22, 2026
Day 17
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Enjoy sublime scenery as we sail the Inside Passage. The Inside Passage coastal route takes us through the great North American Pacific Fjordland, a protected stretch of water over 930 miles long. Our smaller expedition ship allows us to reach areas that larger vessels can't, meaning you'll get to explore lesser-traveled channels with breathtaking scenery. Keep your cameras and binoculars at the ready to catch sight of whales, including humpback, fin, minke, and perhaps even orca. ... Read More
Disembark in British Columbia's iconic city. Your expedition cruise ends in Vancouver, a beautiful city at the foot of the Rockies. Wander Gastown, Vancouver's Victorian quarter, or walk around beautiful Stanley Park, which offers a stunning view of the city. Vancouver has a flavor all its own-and so does its global cuisine. Before your onward journey, consider dining out in Chinatown, Punjabi Market, or Little Italy for a taste of the city's buzzing atmosphere. ... Read More
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