Alaska and British Columbia – Inside Passage, Bears, and Aleutian Islands (Northbound)
Alaska and British Columbia – Inside Passage, Bears, and Aleutian Islands (Northbound)
18-day expedition cruise from Vancouver to Alaska, taking in spectacular scenery, diverse cultures, and Neolithic history
Wild Alaska
Discover the pristine coastal wilderness in Misty Fjords National Monument and visit remote islands on this extraordinary expedition cruise. Keep an eye out for black and brown bears on famous Kodiak Island and Katmai National Park. Along the way, scout for whales, fur seals, and rare seabirds.
Fascinating heritage
Encounter Indigenous Tlingit and Aleut cultures, hunt for petroglyphs in Wrangell, and follow in the footsteps of gold prospectors and explorers. Visit the picturesque ghost town of Unga and uncover ancient stories on mossy totem poles at Chief Shakes Tribal House.
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Day 1Vancouver
Your expedition begins
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Day 2Canada’s Inside Passage
Inside Passage
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Day 3Misty Fjords
Unspoiled Misty Fjords
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Day 4Wrangell
Wrangell’s petroglyphs
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Day 5Sitka
Blended cultures of Sitka
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Day 6Icy Bay
The glaciers of Icy Bay
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Day 7The Gulf of Alaska
Across the Gulf of Alaska
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Day 8Kodiak
Kodiak’s Brown Bears
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Day 9Katmai
Brown bears in Katmai
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Day 10Chignik
Tiny Chignik
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Day 11Unga
The ghost town of Unga
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Day 12Dutch Harbor
Discover Dutch Harbor
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Day 13At sea
Learning and Leisure
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Day 14St. Paul
Aleut life in St. Paul
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Day 15St. Matthew
Wild St. Matthew
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Day 16The Bering Sea
Crossing the Bering Sea
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Day 17Nome
No place like Nome
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Day 18Vancouver
Back to Vancouver
What’s included
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Nome to Vancouver after the expedition cruise Flight surcharge may apply.
- One night of hotel in Vancouver after the expedition cruise, including breakfast
Transfers
- Transfer from the ship to the airport in Nome
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Vancouver after the expedition cruise
Expedition Cruise
- Stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages* in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants
- Fine-dining À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
†Please note that Wi-Fi and phone reception are very limited in the remote areas where we travel, and streaming is not supported.
Onboard activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, extensive library, and advanced biological and geological equipment
- The Citizen Science Program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects.
- Our onboard professional photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos.
- The ship has hot tubs, an infinity pool, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym, and a running track
- Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.
Landing activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you.
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities are expected
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage 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
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 530 (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.