09 Days - Alaska Cruise

Day 1

Vancouver, B.C - Cruise Embarkation - At Sea to enjoy Onboard Amenities and Activities

Welcome to Vancouver! Nestled between the ocean and mountains, this modern city offers a variety of activities for you to enjoy before boarding your cruise. Your cruise will embark from the Canada Place Cruise Terminal at 4:30PM local time. You are required to be present at the Canada Place Cruise Terminal two hours before your embarkation for check-in and documentation verification. Once onboard, your experience will begin with a welcome drink and orientation of the ship’s restaurants, amenities and services. After settling into your stateroom, why not take the opportunity to explore the ship, sign up for activities and unwind in one of the many bars and restaurants onboard.

Day 2

Inside Passage, Alaska - At Sea to enjoy Onboard Amenities and Activities

Sail beyond the Inside Passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage in Southern Alaska. Home to diverse wildlife-orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears, puffins, sea otters and more-the complex labyrinth of fjords and bays are where whales and sea lions find refuge during the summer months. You’ll never forget the sight of 40-ton whales hurling themselves into the air, almost completely escaping the water. If you’re especially lucky, you could see them swimming together to create a bubble net, trapping and eating fish by the giant mouthful.

Day 3

Icy Strait Point, Alaska

For thousands of years, the Tlingit Indians have called Icy Strait Point home. Located near the city of Hoonah, and home to a historic cannery, Icy Strait Point also offers travelers the chance to view wildlife like humpback whales, orcas, seals, eagles, and brown bears, or to explore monuments to the region’s fishing heritage. Enjoy shore excursions from 1:30PM to 10:00PM.

Day 4

Skagway, Alaska

The great Klondike Gold Rush lives on in Skagway’s charmingly restored 19th-century buildings and historic railway. Located on the edge of the wilderness, this small town has seen its fair share of gold rush, get-rich-quick dreamers pass through. Today, Skagway’s residents are more than welcome to share the stories of its untamed past. In Skagway, you will experience the rugged natural beauty which Alaska has to offer. Enjoy shore excursions from 7:00AM to 8:30PM.

Day 5

Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier

A Alaska’s Endicott Arm Fjord marks the southern edge of the 653,179-acre Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. As you sail through its 30-mile-long stretch, you can’t help but be amazed by the untouched beauty of the surrounding granite mountains, verdant valleys and numerous waterfalls. Drifting icebergs, deep blue waters and a spectacular tidewater glacier only add to this natural spectacle’s appeal. Endicott Arm is one of the largest breeding grounds for harbour seals on the planet. Keep your eyes open for these creatures splashing in icy waters near the ship or floating with their pups on giant chunks of ice. Along the shore you might also glimpse brown bears, bald eagles, sea ducks, deer, moose and wolves. Your journey through scenic Endicott Arm Fjord ends with a front-row view of the striking Dawes Glacier. Standing over 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this very active icecap is known for its spectacular calving displays which noisily produce huge, chunky icebergs that float in area waters. Remember to dress in wind-resistant layers for viewing scenery outside on deck. Enjoy shore excursions from 5:30AM to 10:00AM.

Day 6

Juneau, Alaska

Juneau is the capital of the U.S. state of Alaska, located in the Gastineau Channel and the Alaskan panhandle. Juneau is many things: a mountain town, a coastal community and the most scenic capital city in the U.S. A natural wonder, wildlife hotspot and cultural jewel, Juneau is rich in history, art, music and Native heritage. The Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice measuring 1.5 miles in width and over 6 miles in length, is part of Juneau’s Icefield, 1500 square miles of ice that feeds 38 glaciers. Enjoy shore excursions from 1:30PM to 8:30PM.

Day 7

Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska is known as the ‘Salmon Capital of the World’, Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world’s largest collection of totem poles. If you’re up for an adventure, take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous seafood feast which is hard to resist. Enjoy shore excursions from2:00PM to 8:30PM.

Day 8

Inside Passage - At Sea to enjoy Onboard Amenities and Activities

Today, take the opportunity to do all the things that the cruise ship has to offer and all the things that you have yet to experience. Unwind on the deck while you take in the majestic views of the Alaskan Inside Passage or take a chance to win big at the Fortunes Casino. Book a table at your favorite restaurant or pamper yourself at the spa. The choices are endless for your last day at Sea.

Day 9

Vancouver, B.C - Cruise Disembarkation

Say farewell to all your newfound friends as your unforgettable Alaska cruise comes to an end. Your ship will arrive back in Vancouver, B.C for disembarkation at 6:00AM.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner