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10 Day Alaska's Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land
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10-day all-inclusive Alaska expedition cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage
On this adventure from Vancouver to Whittier, you’ll venture deep into Prince William Sound, the Inside Passage, and the Alaskan Panhandle. Each day brings flexible expedition-style opportunities to get out on small boats or kayaks as the Expedition Team scout for the best landings and wildlife encounters. You’ll watch for whales and orcas, as well as bears and moose along the shore, experiencing Alaska’s glaciers, fjords, and towering mountains up close. With several days set aside for pure exploration, you’ll have the opportunity to walk, sail and kayak in some of the most soul-stirringly beautiful places that wild Alaska can offer.
The southeast region of Alaska is known for its enchanting vistas and its mix of cultures. We’ll be visiting remote Indigenous communities where the Łingít, Haida, and Chugach peoples continue long-standing traditions rooted in these lands and waters. We’ll also spend time in places influenced by later arrivals – Russian and Norwegian among them – whose presence has left enduring marks on the region’s history and character.
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
Your Cruise
- 10 Day Alaska's Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land
- Taxes
CruisePlus Booking Bonus
- Onboard Credit - Ask Us
HX Expeditions Booking Bonus
- Transfer from the ship in Whittier to the airport in Anchorage after the expedition cruise
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by our knowledgeable Expedition Team
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, beer, and spirits:
- Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)
- Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
- A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
- Wi-Fi
- & More!
Priority Access
» Priority check-in
» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations
» Priority line at the Guest Services desk
» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk
» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports
» Priority disembarkation
Premium Dining
» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu
» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
Exclusive Amenities
» Complimentary stateroom upgrade
» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
» Premium bathrobes
» Club Orange keycard
» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
View the thriving coastal rainforest from high above the Capilano River! The original footbridge was built in 1889 and the park presently includes treetop adventures, 7 suspended footbridges, and, for the adrenal junkies, Cliffwalk.
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Anchorage
Alaska's largest city, Anchorage, lies on the Cook Inlet near the state's south-central corner. Among its cultural sites is the Alaska Native Heritage Center, which showcases traditional crafts, stages dances, and displays replicas of indigenous dwellings.
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Day 1 Your expedition begins
Set sail from Vancouver
Your adventure starts in Vancouver. A bustling and beautiful seaport city set against steep mountains.
Vancouver's various neighbourhoods buzz with world-class farm-to-table cuisine. Wander Gastown, Vancouver’s Victorian quarter or walk around beautiful Stanley Park, which offers a view of the city and a glimpse of the stunning nature you’ll see on the voyage. Why not arrive early and take advantage of everything Vancouver has to offer.
Your expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen awaits you at the pier. Settle in and take your time to get to know the ship before listening to the safety briefing.
Day 2 Cruising Queen Charlotte Sound
Look out for marine wildlife as we cruise 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.
We’ll be sailing outside of the protected fjords into open waters, up Queen Charlotte Sound and Hecate Strait. This is a day at sea, and our passage is somewhat protected from the open ocean by the island of Haida Gwaii. As we sail, look out for wildlife including humpback whales, orcas, fin whales, minke whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins.
Day 3 Unspoiled Misty Fjords
Revel in a wilderness where wildlife thrives
Part of the Tongass National Forest, Misty Fjords is a pristine wilderness of evergreen trees, roaring waterfalls, and snowcapped peaks. The revered naturalist 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 our small expedition boats, or you’ll explore in a kayak.
Misty Fjords is rich in wildlife. As we explore, scan the shores and forests for black and brown bears, as well as moose. These waters are home to Pacific salmon, otters, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, and Dall’s porpoises. Skyward, you might spot herons and bald eagles.
Day 4 The totems of Klawock
Discover Klawock’s Native heritage
Today we visit Klawock, which is beautifully situated on the western shore of Prince of Wales Island. The small town has a population of around 700 and is known for its array of totem poles.
A center for Łingít culture, the island’s original name was “Taan,” meaning sea lion. At the Totem Park you’ll see 21 exquisitely carved examples, some of them replicas of the originals that stood in the winter village of Tuxecan.
Day 5-6 Southeast Alaska
Embrace the thrill of wild Alaska
Start your day looking out for whales in the pristine waters of Frederick Sound. The next two days are exploration days, so the Captain and Expedition Team will use their expertise to choose the best destination.
We might go ashore for a nature landing, take to the water in our expedition boats and investigate the secluded coves and forested shorelines of the 150-mile-long Chatham Strait, or sail into Icy Strait, where opportunities for kayaking may present themselves if the conditions are right. Wherever we explore, keep a lookout for wildlife as bald eagles, bears and humpback whales can be spotted in this region.
As ever, we will gauge the weather conditions and wildlife spotting opportunities to decide upon the best location.
Day 7 Glaciers of Icy Bay
Spot wildlife in these glacier-fed waters
Today is an exploration day in Icy Bay. Three glaciers – Guyot, Yahtse, and Tyndall – each feed ice into the bay’s waters to give it its name. If conditions allow, you’ll explore in our small expedition boats or by kayak, immersing you in the remarkable beauty of this icy landscape.
From Icy Bay, you can admire striking, jagged Mt. St Elias. Known for its steep vertical relief, it is the second tallest peak in the US and third tallest in the US and Canada at over 18,000 ft.
In the Gulf of Alaska, we’ll scout for humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, and harbour seals which are often seen in these waters.
Day 8 Historic Valdez
Learn about the rich history of Valdez
Today you’ll see a region that was in the news for all the wrong reasons when the Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in 1989, but which today has made a remarkable recovery. After significant clean-up efforts, the coastline has largely recovered — a testament to what can be done to heal damaged ecosystems.
On a visit to the Valdez Museum, you’ll see exhibits of Native Alaskan art and culture, as well as artifacts from the Gold Rush era, and you’ll learn about the history of Alaska’s Bush Pilots. As we travel around this region, look out for wildlife such as beavers, moose, and bears.
Day 9 Tidewater Glaciers of Prince William Sound
Get ready to experience nature’s raw power
Today is a day all about glaciers. Prince William Sound is home to 150 of these amazing rivers of ice, including 17 incredible tidewater glaciers. Your captain will choose the best location for the day based on the conditions.
We’ll get as close to the glaciers as we safely can, taking our small expedition boats into the fjord or even exploring by kayak if conditions permit. From the water, you might catch sight of humpback whales, bald eagles, otters, and harbor seals, all of which inhabit this icy wilderness.
Day 10 Whittier’s Stunning Beauty
Travel inland to Anchorage through spectacular scenery
Your expedition cruise ends in Whittier, a small, picturesque fishing town of just a few hundred residents, nestled between towering mountains and the deep blue waters of Prince William Sound.
Surrounded by dramatic glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and lush temperate rainforests, it serves as a gateway to the sound – a haven for kayakers, photographers, and adventurers drawn to its pristine fjords and abundant wildlife.
From here you will be transferred to the airport in Anchorage.
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