
Alaska and British Columbia – Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands (Southbound)
Alaska and British Columbia – Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands (Southbound)
Discover the wild nature and rich culture of Alaska, sailing through the Inside Passage and exploring the Aleutian Islands and historic frontier towns.
Isolated Islands in the Bering Sea
Starting in the Gold-Rush-era town of Nome, we’ll sail south through the Bering Sea. As we make our first two stops on St. Matthew’s Island and St. Paul Island, you’ll be awe-struck by the peaceful atmosphere of these two isolated places. Spend some time looking for nesting seabirds on the cliffs, like the Tufted Puffin, the Pribilof Sandpiper and even the rare Mckay’s Bunting which breeds exclusively on St. Matthew Island.
Historic towns of the Inside Passage
From there, we’ll make our way to Dutch Harbour where you can visit the WWII Museum to learn about the history of the harbour during wartime. Leaving this bustling port, we’ll explore the abandoned Unga Village before travelling to Chignik, site of local salmon streams. Where there are salmon, there are often bald eagles looking for a meal, so see how many you can spot.
Before reaching Kodiak, the largest fishing port in Alaska, we’ll stop off at Katmai National Park. This huge reserve is famed for its bears, which we’ll look out for while we visit. Marvel at the glaciers in Icy Bay as we travel to Sitka and Wrangell, two towns with a blended culture of both Native and Russian influence. Our final stop, Vancouver, marks the end of our journey.
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Day 1
Vancouver, Canada
Start of the Expedition
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Day 2
Nome, Alaska
There’s No Place Like Nome
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Day 3
At sea – Bering Sea
Crossing the International Date Line
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Day 4
St. Matthew Island, Alaska
Deserted Island in the Bering Sea
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Day 5
St. Paul, Alaska
Birdwatching Haven
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Day 6
At Sea
Lectures and Relaxing
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Day 7
Dutch Harbor / Unalaska
Largest Fishing Port in the US
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Day 8
Unga Village, Alaska
Alaskan Ghost Town
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Day 9
Chignik
Where the Aleutian Mountains meet the Gulf of Alaska
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Day 10
Geographic Harbor / Kukak Bay / Kinak Bay
Seeking out Brown Bears
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Day 11
Kodiak, Alaska
Emerald Isle City
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Day 12
At Sea
Serenity at Sea
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Day 13
Icy Bay
Tidal Glaciers
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Day 14
Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, Blended Cultures
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Day 15
Wrangell, Alaska
Soul of Alaska
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Day 16
Misty Fjords National Monument
Unspoiled Wilderness
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Day 17
At sea
Cruising the Canadian Inside Passage
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Day 18
Vancouver, Canada
End of the Expedition
What's included
Included in your voyage
Hotel
- One night in a hotel in Vancouver including breakfast before the expedition cruise
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Vancouver to Nome
Transfers
- Transfer from hotel to airport in Vancouver before the expedition cruise
- Transfer from airport to ship in Nome
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
Ships
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.
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Year built | 2020 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards, Norway |
Passenger capacity | 528 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom built ships – and the next generation expedition ship. She will explore some of the most spectacular corners of the globe.
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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