Enjoy British Columbia's largest city. Your expedition cruise starts with an overnight stay in Vancouver, a bustling and beautiful seaport city set against steep mountains. Vancouver's various neighborhoods buzz with world-class farm-to-table cuisine. Don't miss Gastown, Vancouver's Victorian neighborhood. Here you'll find the 553-foot Vancouver Lookout, which offers a perfect 360-degree panoramic view over the city. If you have time, why not arrive a few days prior and take a luxury train trip on the famous Rocky Mountaineer through the Rockies and beautiful landscape with an optional, special Pre-Program. What better way to begin your adventure? ... Read More
Explore Vancouver further and launch your adventure. After an enjoyable breakfast at your hotel, you will be taken on a city tour to take in the main highlights of fabulous Vancouver. The excursion will end at the pier where MS Roald Amundsen awaits you. Settle in and take your time to get to know the ship, locating the Science Center, gym, and restaurants. The knowledgeable Expedition Team will lead the way on excursions and landings. Get to know them and enjoy a tasty welcome dinner. Afterwards, you can kick back and relax, your grand Alaska adventure is underway. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 6, 2024
Day 3
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
See 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. Unlike other cruises that pass through at night, you'll be able to view the sublime scenery in all its glory during the day. Our smaller expedition ship allows us to reach areas that larger vessels can't, meaning that we can explore the breathtaking scenery of lesser-traveled channels. Keep your cameras and binoculars close at hand to spot dolphins, porpoises, orcas, and humpback whales. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
Day 4
Misty Fjord, Alaska, United States
Discover a wilderness where wildlife thrives. Part of the Tongass National Forest, Misty Fjords is a pristine wilderness of evergreens, waterfalls, and snow-capped 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, bears, and moose as you explore. The waters are home to Pacific salmon, otters, sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, and Dall's porpoises. Skywards, you might spot herons and bald eagles. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 8, 2024
Day 5
Wrangell, United States
Visit one of Alaska's oldest harbor towns. We continue cruising the Alaskan islands to Wrangell. Only a mile out of town, the incredible Petroglyph Beach is where you'll seek out the ancient rock carvings among the sand. Visit the local museum to learn more about Wrangell's fascinating past. Now part of the United States, it was once governed by Britain, Russia, and the Tlingit people. Cross to Shakes Island, where the Chief Shakes Tribal House and totem poles tell the story of the Indigenous Tlingit people. Hikers will enjoy the nature trails, surrounded by alluring scenery at the mouth of Stikine River, and the foot of Mount Dewey to the edge of the rainforest. ... Read More
Take in Sitka's views and 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. Discover Sitka's fascinating history with the Expedition Team. Inhabited by the Tlingit people for 10,000 years, it was occupied by Russia in 1804 before being sold to America after the Crimean War. Today, Sitka blends all three cultures. Visit the Russian Orthodox cathedral and Russian Bishop's House. Admire ornate Haida and Tlingit totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park, a real highlight, or enjoy a walking trail through the forest to the ocean. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 10, 2024
Day 7
Icy Bay, United States
Wildlife watching in glacier-fed waters. You'll experience a fantastic expedition day in Icy Bay today. Three glaciers - Guyot, Yahtse, and Tyndall - regularly calve into the bay. If conditions allow, you'll explore the bay in our small expedition boats or by kayak, immersing you in the area's remarkable beauty. Wildlife abounds in the Gulf of Alaska, offering unrivaled photography opportunities. Humpback whales, orcas, Steller sea lions, sea otters, and harbor seals lazing on floating chunks of ice are often seen in these waters. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 11, 2024
Day 8
Cruising the Gulf of Alaska, United States
A day of wellness 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 the region'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
Monday - Aug 12, 2024
Day 9
Kodiak, United States
Explore the home of the Alutiiq people. Kodiak Island got its nickname, the "Emerald Isle", due to its spruce forests and grasslands, and it's the second-largest island in the US. The island's most famous inhabitants are Kodiak brown bears. Around 3,500 of them live in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which covers two thirds of the island. We'll search for these powerful creatures in their natural habitat, marveling at their size and grace from the safety of our small expedition boat. This perspective offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these bears against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtakingly rugged landscape. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 13, 2024
Day 10
Katmai National Park, Alaska
Brown bear spotting in Katmai National Park. Your adventure continues in the four million-acre Katmai National Park, which has over a dozen active volcanoes. Katmai is home to more than 2,000 protected brown bears - the largest concentration in the world. Accompanied by an experienced bear guard, we'll be safely scouting 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. Keep your eyes open for sea otters, seabirds, and humpback whales. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 14, 2024
Day 11
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
Thursday - Aug 15, 2024
Day 12
Unga Island, United States
Experience Unga - a deserted Alaskan town. Wild and deserted, Unga Village is an abandoned yet picturesque settlement on the southern end of Unga Island. It was settled by Aleuts 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. A carpet of pink lousewort, fireweed, and other wildflowers surround the abandoned shacks as nature has gradually taken over. Experience the eerie beauty of this place during a nature landing with our small expedition boats. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 16, 2024
Day 13
Dutch Harbor, United States
Soak up history and nature in this fishing hub. With a volcano as its backdrop, America's largest fishing port - Dutch Harbor - is a fascinating place to visit. Here, you'll learn about the local Indigenous Unungan 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 in the skies. Foxes, lemmings, and wild horses thrive on land and whales, sea lions, and porpoises in the waters. Dutch Harbor is where the reality television series the Deadliest Catch was filmed, following crab fishermen at work under extreme conditions. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 17, 2024
Day 14
At Sea
Relax and reflect as we cruise along the coast. Part of being on an expedition cruise is taking time to connect with the sights and sounds of the world around you. A day at sea lets you do just that. Sit back and take in the panoramic views from our Explorer Lounge & Bar, from the infinity pool or from the outdoor hot tubs. Keep scanning the seas and skies 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. You'll learn more about the region's geography, climate, and birdlife from the Expedition Team in the Science Center. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 18, 2024
Day 15
St Paul Island, United States
Culture and wildlife on the largest Pribilof Islands. The windswept island of St Paul is home to the largest Aleut community in the US, numbering around 400. You can visit the historical remains of barabaras here - traditional dwellings built half-underground to protect against the sea winds. St Paul is also designated an Important Bird Area, and around 300 species of migrating birds use it as a resting point. Scan for horned and tufted puffins, the Pribilof sandpiper, and the rare red-legged kittiwake. On the shore, you may find northern fur seals waddling and playing - half the world's population of these charming animals live on these islands. ... Read More
Monday - Aug 19, 2024
Day 16
St Matthew Island, United States
Experience this wild, remote, and isolated island. Part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, 200 miles from the nearest village, St. Matthew Island is wild, remote and isolated. You'll see traces of abandoned buildings between black-sand beaches and wildflower-dotted tundra. A few hardy souls have tried - and failed - to make a home here. Today, the only inhabitants are birds, including thousands of puffins, murres, and cormorants. On our nature landing, if you're lucky, you'll catch sight of the rare McKay's bunting, which breeds almost exclusively here. And listen out for the sound of the singing vole, named after its unusual warning cry. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 20, 2024
Day 17
Cruising the Bering Sea
Watch for wildlife and relax at sea. As we cruise the Bering Sea, you'll have Russia to the west and the United States to the east. Natural wonders abound here, so keep an eye out for humpback whales, and seabirds wheeling through the skies. This is your last full day at sea, so relax and enjoy your time on board. The Expedition Team will recap the highlights of your Alaskan adventure, and you can continue your journey of discovery in the Science Center. ... Read More
Learn about Nome's golden past. Prospectors first came to Nome in 1898, and people still hunt for gold here today. You'll see evidence of the Gold Rush all around, including abandoned dredges, turn-of-the-century steam engines, and old railroad tracks, lending the town a unique atmosphere. Nome was also the end point of three of Roald Amundsen's great polar expeditions, including an attempt by air to reach the North Pole in 1926. Naturally, Nome is a fitting place to bid farewell to our own MS Roald Amundsen, before flying back to Vancouver, where we will enjoy an overnight stay. ... Read More
See more of Vancouver or extend your adventure. Your expedition cruise ends in Vancouver, giving you another chance to explore this picturesque metropolis. Take in the cafe culture of Granville Island or head to Richmond's famous multicultural night market for tasty treats from the food stalls. There are plenty of galleries, museums, events, exhibitions and shows to visit here, but if you'd like to take it easy, head for the sands of Kitsilano Beach. Extend your adventure with an optional Post-Program to the nearby mountain resort of Whistler. We'll stop at Shannon Falls and ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola, which takes you on a panoramic ride almost 3,000 feet above sea level. ... Read More
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