HIGHLIGHTS
This is Alaska as you never imagined. Our Alaskan cruises connect you to the people and cultures in remote indigenous villages. Be wholly aware of the rare access you will enjoy aboard our luxury vessels - and the value of protecting this delicate environment. As we cruise along the Pacific coast, guests can explore coastal secrets, stunning waterfalls, ancient glaciers, and hidden villages in the company of our exclusive world-class expedition partners. With incredible ports along the Pacific coast, like Vancouver, Seattle, Glacier Bay and more, an Alaskan cruise aboard our state-of-the-art ocean liners is the trip of a lifetime. Browse Alaska & Pacific Coast cruise itineraries and book your next getaway!
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | 4,399 |
4,699 |
Jul 07, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | 4,586 |
4,899 |
Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 08, 2023 | 4,586 |
4,899 |
Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | 4,586 |
4,899 |
Sep 08, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 | 4,399 |
4,699 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | 4,399 |
4,699 |
Jul 07, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | 4,586 |
4,899 |
Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 08, 2023 | 4,586 |
4,899 |
Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | 4,586 |
4,899 |
Sep 08, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 | 4,399 |
4,699 |
ITINERARY
Day
1: Hotel Stay in Vancouver, BC
Enjoy
a wonderful interlude in this cosmopolitan city with a complimentary
overnight stay before your cruise embarks. Experience European charm
and Canadian warmth.
Day
2: Embark in Vancouver, BC
Board
your extraordinary ship in time for welcoming cocktails and a lovely
five-course dinner as we begin this journey of discovery. Sail into
Canada's Inside Passage filled with anticipation.
Day
3: Canadian Inside Passage
The
first people to explore these picturesque waters did it in hand-carved
cedar dugout canoes. You will enjoy an intimate connection to this
place as Ocean Victory takes you through a narrow maze of channels,
passages, and reaches from Vancouver Island to the northern edge of
British Columbia. Whether you're in the expansive Observation Lounge,
on deck or on the one-of-a-kind viewing platform, keep your eye out for
whales and dolphins in Queen Charlotte Sound – and watch for
bears as we glide along pristine island shorelines.
Day
4: Fiordland (Kynoch Inlet)
In
the spectacular setting of this provincial park, you'll discover a
kayaker's paradise, with inlets, bays, islands, and fjords that reveal
an intricate network of waterfalls and glaciers. Old growth Sitka
spruce and dense coastal western hemlock forests shelter black bears
and grizzlies along the rugged coastline. This is a day that will
stretch all your senses. Granite cliffs over 3,000 feet high drop
straight into seemingly bottomless water – and waterfalls
cascade from dizzying heights into glacial inlets. You'll explore
unique coastal marine life in an area accessible only by sea.
Day
5: Ketchikan & Metlakatla, AK
The
totem poles of Ketchikan and Saxman welcome you this morning to
Alaska's southernmost city. Standing tall and noble, each hand-carved
pole tells a silent story. This afternoon in Metlakatla, the first
thing you'll notice are the smiles. They are wide, warm, and genuine
– welcoming you to the only settlement of indigenous
Tsimshian people in the United States.
Day
6: Misty Fjords
The
soaring granite cliffs that greet us this morning are 50 to 70 million
years old. Yes, million. Ancient glaciers scrubbed deep troughs through
this wilderness, leaving a scenic geological wonder. New Eddystone Rock
is a remnant of long ago volcanic activity that left the iconic basalt
pillar as a testament to the power of this place. Humpback whales,
orcas, sea lions, bears, wolves, moose, and hundreds of species of sea
and shorebirds await as we spend most of today exploring the shoreline
with our team of marine biologists from Cal Poly.
Day
7: Wrangell, AK
Wrangell
is the perfect spot for an optional jet boat excursion to explore the
dramatic Stikine River – what the Tlingit people call
“the Great River.” The picturesque town of Wrangell
is the gateway to the river, perched at the very tip of rugged Wrangell
Island. You are most welcome here, as native Alaskans whose ancestors
have lived on this island for thousands of years open their tribal
home, their culture, and their magnificent river for your exploration.
Take home your own petroglyph rubbing to remember your time among more
than 40 ancient petroglyphs on the 8,000-year-old site of Petroglyph
Beach.
Day
8: Waterfall Coast
Today's
challenge is trying to keep track of the number of waterfalls we'll
encounter as we glide along Baranof Island's beautiful eastern coast,
the little known “waterfall coast.” Some trickle,
some thunder, some simply splash merrily to the sea. Exploration is the
order of the day, and you choose your point of view – from
any of Ocean Victory's observation perspectives, or right at water
level by kayak or Zodiac. This almost hidden shoreline is perfect for
discovery. Watch for seals, deer, and tidepools ready to reveal their
secret treasures.
Day
9: Petersburg, AK
We'll
dock right beside Alaska's largest home-based halibut fleet, who call
this shallow, protected harbor home. These abundant waters and an
endless supply of ice from nearby LeConte Glacier led Norwegian
fisherman Peter Buschmann to build the region's first cannery and
invite his fishing countrymen to join him. Hence the town's name and
its strong Norwegian culture. Large cruise ships cannot come into
Petersburg, so you'll be among a privileged few to be in this charming,
authentic Alaskan village.
Day
10: Tracy/Endicott Arm
Nature
will dictate our route here. Northbound cruises will explore one of
these spectacular fjords. Both are deep, narrow, and host to distinct
marine environments we'll explore with experts via a Zodiac or kayak.
Southbound voyages will spend two days here, with the opportunity to
explore both fjords with equal curiosity and expertise.
Day
11: Kake & Frederick Sound, AK
The
towering totem pole, the largest ever carved from a single tree, stands
sentinel over this ancient village on the tip of Kupreanof Island. The
Kake tribe of the Tlingit people still observe a subsistent lifestyle
here, the harshness of its demands belied by the warmth of their
welcome. In adjacent Frederick Sound, we'll explore by Zodiac, led by
our team of naturalists.
Day
12: Sitka, AK
Your
northbound voyage begins with an overnight stay in this beautiful city
where you can listen to the chattering of eagles and drink in the scent
of the eponymous Sitka spruce as you experience the joy of this place,
once called the "Paris of the Pacific."
Ocean Victory - VCL
With the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A, Ocean Victory is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to her sturdy construction.
With a total of 93 comfortable cabins for our guests, almost all with a view of the ocean, we ensure absolute comfort and sustainability for our guests.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Pre-voyage
hotel night
- Masterful
regional cuisine with specialty and casual options
- Entertainment
each evening
- Shore
excursions in each port of call
- Afternoon
tea service
- Cocktail
hour daily
- Complimentary
non-premium beer, wine, spirits, tea, coffee, filtered water and soft
drinks
- Wi-Fi
in all public areas
- Onboard
enrichment
- and
many more features