A Journey of Ocean Calm & Timeless Natural Wonder
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7-night voyage departing Vancouver, British Columbia, arriving Seward, Alaska.
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A Journey of Ocean Calm & Timeless Natural Wonder
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Day 1
Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada
Friday, 30/06/2028
Surrounded by mountains, vibrant Vancouver is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cosmopolitan adventurers alike. Meandering oceanside pathways surround eclectic neighbourhoods – Stanley Park, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown. A major global city, it is renowned for its cultural diversity and thriving art, theatre, music and food scenes. Its perfectly picturesque setting makes it popular filming location – with old-growth cedar forests, mountains covering 75% and two-thirds of Canada's bird species and land mammals. A big, bustling city perched on the edge of wilderness.
Day 3
Ketchikan, Alaska , United States
Sunday, 02/07/2028
Ketchikan is famous for its colorful totem poles, rainy skies, steep–as–San Francisco streets, and lush island setting. Some 13,500 people call the town home, and, in the summer, cruise ships crowd the shoreline, floatplanes depart noisily for Misty Fiords National Monument, and salmon-laden commercial fishing boats motor through Tongass Narrows. In the last decade Ketchikan's rowdy, blue-collar heritage of logging and fishing has been softened by the loss of many timber-industry jobs and the dramatic rise of cruise-ship tourism. With some effort, though, visitors can still glimpse the rugged frontier spirit that once permeated this hardscrabble cannery town. Art lovers should make a beeline for Ketchikan: the arts community here is very active. Travelers in search of the perfect piece of Alaska art will find an incredible range of pieces to choose from.The town is at the foot of 3,000-foot Deer Mountain, near the southeastern corner of Revillagigedo (locals shorten it to Revilla) Island. Prior to the arrival of white miners and fishermen in 1885, the Tlingit used the site at the mouth of Ketchikan Creek as a summer fish camp. Gold discoveries just before the turn of the 20th century brought more immigrants, and valuable timber and commercial fishing resources spurred new industries. By the 1930s the town bragged that it was the "salmon-canning capital of the world." You will still find some of Southeast's best salmon fishing around here. Ketchikan is the first bite of Alaska that many travelers taste. Despite its imposing backdrop, hillside homes, and many staircases, the town is relatively easy to walk through. Favorite downtown stops include the Spruce Mill Development shops and Creek Street. A bit farther away you'll find the Totem Heritage Center. Out of town (but included on most bus tours) are two longtime favorites: Totem Bight State Historical Park to the north and Saxman Totem Park to the south.
Day 4
Hoonah , United States
Monday, 03/07/2028
Day 5
Cruising by Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Tuesday, 04/07/2028
Massive and magical, Hubbard is considered the mother-of-all tidewater glaciers in North America. Taller than a 30-storey building (above water). Larger than the state of Rhode Island. The marvel is also the most active, with ice chunks regularly sloughing off in massive dimensions. The thunderous roar of cracking ice echoes against a stellar backdrop with five of the ten tallest peaks in America. The most magical moment you’ll ever enjoy on deck.
Day 6
Valdez, Alaska , United States
Wednesday, 05/07/2028
Witness five glaciers — Valdez, Shoup, Columbia, Meares, Worthington — as they spill their loads of ice directly into super-scenic Prince William Sound. The encircling mountains and thundering waterfalls give this tiny town the moniker of the “Switzerland of Alaska”. Walk trails that disappear into lush forests; paddle alongside Puffins; go with the flow whilst rafting the chalky blue Lowe River, Valdez has it all. Bears, Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, even Rufous Hummingbirds from as far away as Mexico all flock here.
Day 7
Kodiak, Alaska , United States
Thursday, 06/07/2028
Today, commercial fishing is king in Kodiak. Despite its small population—about 6,475 people scattered among the several islands in the Kodiak group—the city is among the busiest fishing ports in the United States. The harbor is also an important supply point for small communities on the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula.Visitors to the island tend to follow one of two agendas: either immediately fly out to a remote lodge for fishing, kayaking, or bear viewing; or stay in town and access whatever pursuits they can reach from the limited road system. If the former is too pricey an option, consider combining the two: drive the road system to see what can be seen inexpensively, then add a fly-out or charter-boat excursion to a remote lodge or wilderness access point.Floatplane and boat charters are available from Kodiak to many remote attractions, chief among them the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge , which covers four islands in the Gulf of Alaska: Kodiak, Afognak, Ban, and Uganik.
Day 8
Seward, Alaska , United States
Friday, 07/07/2028
It is hard to believe that a place as beautiful as Seward exists. Surrounded on all sides by Kenai Fjords National Park, Chugach National Forest, and Resurrection Bay, Seward offers all the quaint realities of a small railroad town with the bonus of jaw-dropping scenery. This little town of about 2,750 citizens was founded in 1903, when survey crews arrived at the ice-free port and began planning a railroad to the Interior. Since its inception, Seward has relied heavily on tourism and commercial fishing. It is also the launching point for excursions into Kenai Fjords National Park, where it is quite common to see marine life and calving glaciers.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Ocean Terrace Suite
377–420 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
377–420 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Penthouse
463–732 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Deluxe Penthouse
463–732 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Premier Penthouse
463–732 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Grand Penthouse
463–732 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Cove Residence
753–1604 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Cove Residence with Whirlpool
753–1604 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Retreat Residence
753–1604 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Serenity Residence
753–1601 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Cocoon Residence
753–1604 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Owner's Residence
3014 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Owner's Residence by Patricia Urquiola
3014 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Terrace Suite · 377–420 sqft | OT1 Ocean Terrace Suite OT1 | Enquire → | ||
| OT2 Ocean Terrace Suite OT2 | Enquire → | |||
| OT3 Ocean Terrace Suite OT3 | Enquire → | |||
| OT4 Ocean Terrace Suite OT4 | Enquire → | |||
| Ocean Grand Terrace Suite · 377–420 sqft | GT | Enquire → | ||
| Penthouse · 463–732 sqft | PH | Enquire → | ||
| Deluxe Penthouse · 463–732 sqft | DP | Enquire → | ||
| Premier Penthouse · 463–732 sqft | PP | Enquire → | ||
| Grand Penthouse · 463–732 sqft | GP | Enquire → | ||
| Cove Residence · 753–1604 sqft | CO1 Cove Residence CO1 | Enquire → | ||
| Cove Residence with Whirlpool · 753–1604 sqft | COJ Cove Residence COJ | Enquire → | ||
| Retreat Residence · 753–1604 sqft | RR | Enquire → | ||
| Serenity Residence · 753–1601 sqft | SR | Enquire → | ||
| Cocoon Residence · 753–1604 sqft | CR | Enquire → | ||
| Owner's Residence · 3014 sqft | OR1 Owner's Residence OR1 | Enquire → | ||
| Owner's Residence by Patricia Urquiola · 3014 sqft | OR2 Owner's Residence OR2 | Enquire → |
Ocean Terrace Suite · 377–420 sqft
OT1 Ocean Terrace Suite OT1
Ocean Terrace Suite · 377–420 sqft
OT2 Ocean Terrace Suite OT2
Ocean Terrace Suite · 377–420 sqft
OT3 Ocean Terrace Suite OT3
Ocean Terrace Suite · 377–420 sqft
OT4 Ocean Terrace Suite OT4
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite · 377–420 sqft
GT
Penthouse · 463–732 sqft
PH
Deluxe Penthouse · 463–732 sqft
DP
Premier Penthouse · 463–732 sqft
PP
Grand Penthouse · 463–732 sqft
GP
Cove Residence · 753–1604 sqft
CO1 Cove Residence CO1
Cove Residence with Whirlpool · 753–1604 sqft
COJ Cove Residence COJ
Retreat Residence · 753–1604 sqft
RR
Serenity Residence · 753–1601 sqft
SR
Cocoon Residence · 753–1604 sqft
CR
Owner's Residence · 3014 sqft
OR1 Owner's Residence OR1
Owner's Residence by Patricia Urquiola · 3014 sqft
OR2 Owner's Residence OR2
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