
Alaska and British Columbia - Wilderness, Glaciers and Culture (Northbound)
Alaska and British Columbia - Wilderness, Glaciers and Culture (Northbound)
Journey from Vancouver to Seward and Anchorage to discover Alaska’s many fjords, Gold-Rush-era history, glistening glaciers, rare wildlife, primeval rainforest, and rich indigenous and Russian culture.
Southeast Inside Passage
Sailing past the islands and fjords of the Johnston Strait north of Vancouver Island, we’ll emerge into open sea, continuing up into the Hecate Strait. As your introduction to Alaska, it doesn’t get much better than the magnificent Misty Fjords wilderness. Next stop is the historic town of Wrangell where you can look for petroglyphs strewn along the beach.
Get your first glimpse of glaciers in either the Tracy or Endicott fjords, discover a ‘Little Norway’ in Petersburg, and admire art at the many galleries in Haines. William Henry Bay is the site of old-growth forest – and possibly gold to be found – while Point Adolphus is known for superb whale watching. You’ll also visit Sitka, the former capital of Alaska when it belonged to Russia.
Southcentral Alaska
Icy Bay is as it sounds, featuring icebergs that have calved off three glaciers further into the bay. In the small salmon fishing town of Cordova, you’ll find friendly frontier charm at its finest. We’ll then go on to College Fjord, a spectacular stretch of water fringed by snow-dusted mountains and numerous glaciers. One spot in particular offers views of as many as eight glaciers at once.
You’ll disembark in Seward on the Kenai Peninsula beneath Mount Marathon and enjoy a bus ride to Anchorage. You might spot Dall sheep along the route, and even see bison, bears, musk oxen, and elk during our stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Your thrilling expedition comes to an end in the modern city of Anchorage, the largest in the state.
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Day 1
Vancouver, Canada
British Columbia's Vibrant Port City
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Day 2
Vancouver, Canada
Start of the Expedition
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Day 3
At sea
Cruising through British Columbia
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Day 4
Misty Fjords National Monument
Unspoiled wilderness
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Day 5
Wrangell, Alaska
Petroglyph Beach
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Day 6
Tracy / Endicott Arm Fjords, Alaska
Glaciers in all their glory
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Day 7
Petersburg, Alaska
Little Norway
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Day 8
Haines, Alaska
Art on the wild side
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Day 9
William Henry Bay, Alaska
Explore the wilderness
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Day 10
Sitka, Alaska
A history of cultures
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Day 11
Icy Bay
A trio of tidal glaciers
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Day 12
Cordova
Alaska’s Little Secret
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Day 13
College Fjord
Ivy League Glaciers
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Day 14
Seward
Heading inland
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Day 15
Anchorage
‘Big Apple of the North’
Departures
2023
Current offers on this cruise:
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Solo Traveller Offer
Solo travellers who prefer their own space while still travelling with others, have the opportunity to save on select voyages departing in 2023. For a limited time, pay no single supplement if you book one of the below expedition cruises.This offer applies to a selection of departures that you can find on each voyage page.See Special Offer
What's included
Included in your voyage
Hotel
- One pre-night in Vancouver, including breakfast before the expedition cruise
- One night in Anchorage, including breakfast at the end of your expedition cruise
Transfer
- Transfer from hotel to pier in Vancouver incl. City tour excursion.
- Transfer from pier in Seward to hotel in Anchorage with a stop at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center including admission fee, English-speaking guide, and a packed lunch
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included excursions
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science programme allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and outdoor running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please check visa requirements for the US and Canada
- No gratuities expected
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 528 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
In 2019, Hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.
Practical information
Sailing with MS Roald Amundsen
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MS Roald Amundsen: Life on board and Practical information
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Expedition Team in Alaska and Canada
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Young Explorers’ Programme: Bring your kids on board
Before you travel with MS Roald Amundsen
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