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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Jul 26, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | 38,770 |
40,949 |
Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Jul 26, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | 38,770 |
40,949 |
ITINERARY
Day
0 : Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavík, established by Viking settler Ingólfur
Arnarson around 870 C.E, is the location of the first permanent
settlement in Iceland. The census of 1703 recorded that
Reykjavík had 69 residents and consisted of a farm and a
church. The impressive statue of Leif Erikson, in the center of town,
reminds all of Iceland’s Viking heritage. Its name translates
to ‘smoky bay’, due to the geothermal nature of the
surrounding area.
Today about 200.000 people live in the Icelandic capital, roughly 60%
of the country’s population. It has evolved into a
sophisticated city. The northernmost national capital in the world is
also one of the cleanest, greenest, and safest on Earth.
Walking Reykjavik streets one will find rich culture, history, music,
shopping and in the late hours vibrant night-life. Colorful rooftops
and the elegant spire of Hallgrímskirkja Church dominate
Reykjavik’s skyline. Known for its arts, Reykjavik hosts a
number of internationally recognized festivals, notably the Iceland Air
music festival, Reykjavik Arts Festival and the Reykjavik International
Film Festival.
Day
1 : Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland
Heimaey
Island is the largest in the Westman Islands located four miles off the
south-west coast of Iceland. One of the most visually impressive
islands in Iceland, it is ringed by tall, vertical sea cliffs many
hundreds of feet high. Heimaey is also the home to over eight
million Atlantic puffins, more nesting puffins than anywhere else on
earth. A local story tells that puffin chicks, taking their first
flights at night, often become stranded in the village streets, where
the local children rescue them and set them free the next day.
In January of 1973 the island received the nickname, ‘Pompeii
of the North’ when a volcanic eruption and lava flow
destroyed half the town. This caused a crisis when the town’s
only harbor was nearly blocked by advancing lava. Nowadays it is a
lively place with a vibrant culture and over four thousand residents.
Archaeological excavations suggest that people lived on Heimaey as
early as the 10th Century.
Day
2 : Days At Sea
Day 3 : Umivik Bay, Greenland
On the King Frederick VI Coast of Greenland’s
southeast quadrant, the semi-circular Umivik Bay is carved out just
north of the Denmark Strait. Unlike the sheer cliffs and rugged terrain
presented by much of the coastline, the shores inside the bay are
smooth and the massive Greenland Ice Sheet comes right down to the
shore in undulating slopes. This profile persuaded Fritjof Nansen to
select the bay as the starting point of his successful 1888 expedition
to cross Greenland over the ice sheet. There are several large islands
in the bay, including Uppernattivik Island smack in the middle. There
are calving glaciers to survey and a landing is possible here as well.
Day
4 :Skjoldungen Fjord, Greenland
Imagine
a narrow fjord bordered by rugged peaks, vertical rock walls and
serpentine rivers of ice plunging into the sea. This is Skjoldungen
Fjord, named by Wilhelm August Graah after the honorific title
Skjoldungen which, according to Norse mythology, was given to
successors of legendary King Skjold to the Danish throne.
Numerous tidewater glaciers calve during the summer, releasing large
chunks of ice that plunge into the fjord. Above, huge crevasses and
free-standing pillars of ice, known as seracs, are silhouetted against
a blue Greenlandic sky. Barren of large trees, Skjoldungen Fjord is
carpeted in colorful dwarf birch and willow forests that may grow
several feet high, as well as a variety of low-growing Arctic
wildflowers.
This fjord was likely inhabited by Paleo-Eskimo (Inuit) nomadic people
as early as 4,000 years ago. Archaeological remains of later historical
periods, such as Thule culture graves, have also been found, indicating
that Inuit people have lived in the area continuously. Scattered within
this stunning scenery are remains of more recent abandoned Inuit
dwellings along the fjord’s western shores.
Day
5 :Cruising Prince Christian Sound
The
transit of the Prince Christian Sound is one of the highlights of
cruising in Greenland. The approximately 60-mile sound cuts between the
mainland and an archipelago of islands from east to west, under the
southern edge of the massive Greenland Ice Sheet, which covers 80
percent of the island. The sound is narrow, sometimes as little as 1500
feet across, and numerous glaciers reach the sea on its shores, calving
icebergs into the sound. High, barren and sharply defined peaks tower
on both sides. The only indications of humanity to be seen are the
Ikerassasuaq weather station (using the Greenlandic name for the sound)
where the ship enters, and the small village of Appilattoq, housing
approximately 100 people. Animal life is more abundant, with minke, fin
and blue whales seen frequently, as well as ringed and bearded seals
that haul out on the floating ice. It is a breathtaking display of
natural splendor in the severe, rugged vernacular of rock, ice and sea
that is unique to the arctic realm.
Day
5 : Aappilattoq, Greenland
Tiny
Aappilattoq is located in the Prince Christian Sound at
Greenland’s southern tip, in the municipality of Kullaleq.
Its name means ‘red’ in Greenlandic. The sound is
enfolded by steep, unglaciated mountains, rising sheer from the water
to sharp, shattered peaks. The town’s setting is particularly
picturesque, its brightly painted houses scattered across a small
peninsula of humped granite domes, under a backdrop of a looming
pyramid of stone. The little red town church nestles next to a
white-picketed graveyard. The sound itself is dotted with icebergs
slowly melting into expressionist sculptures. It is a place where the
infrequent visitors routinely fill their camera cards with
unforgettable images of Greenland’s spectacular visual
splendor.
Day 6 : Qaqortoq, Greenland
Qaqortoq
is the largest city in Southern Greenland with 3,300 inhabitants. The
town rises steeply above the natural small-boat harbor with its fish,
shrimp and fur processing plants. It was founded in 1775 by the
Dano-Norwegian trader Anders Olsen, working on behalf of the General
Trading Company.
Qaqortoq is best known for its open-air art exhibition. The Stone
& Man project, designed to transform the town into an outdoor
gallery, had the participation of 18 Nordic artists from Iceland,
Sweden, Norway, Finland and Greenland. Initially 24 stone sculptures
were created using the existing rock faces and boulders in the town.
Now there are over 40 sculptures celebrating Greenlandic culture.
Other points of interest include Mindebrønden, the oldest
fountain in Greenland, the Qaqortoq Museum and The Saviors Lutheran
Church. Eighteen kilometers northwest of town are the famous remains of
the Viking church of Hvalsey. It represents the last written record of
the Greenlandic Norse, who attended a wedding there in A.D. 1408.
Hvalsey is the most prominent Norse site in Greenland.
Day
6 : Hvalsey, Greenland
Twelve
miles by Zodiac up the Hvalseyjarfjord from Qaqortoq, the largest
community in South Greenland, lies the most prominent Norse
archaeological site in Greenland. The so-called Eastern Settlement
lasted from the 10th until the mid-15th century. Your expedition team
archaeologist can interpret for you the ruins of the great halls and
church at Hvalsey that hint of a prospering medieval farmstead. The
site evokes an era when the Norse were trading with the indigenous
Thule people of the area for furs and ivory, which were a prized
commodities in Europe. A wedding held in the church in 1408 comprises
the last written record of the Norse adventure in Greenland. Within a
few years, Hvalsey and the rest of other Norse communities of Greenland
withered as immigrants returned to the more established communities in
Iceland and Norway. The site’s meadows of wildflowers sloping
up from the fjord give a sense of the peaceful community that existed
here in that long-ago summer.
Day
7 : Days At Sea
Day
8 : Nuuk (Godthab), Greenland
Greenland’s
capital Nuuk, is a city of vitality and Greenlandic culture.
It’s here that old traditions and modern influences combine
to create a diverse population. Nuuk is the home of the University of
Greenland with its 650 students and the Greenland National Museum with
is its extensive historical archives and cultural displays. Also of
interest are the Nuuk Art Museum and the Kayak Museum. The Art Museum
holds a body of 300 paintings primarily featuring the work of traveling
European artists, while the Kayak Museum houses a very impressive
collection of sealskin kayaks and traditional hunting artifacts. The
modest wooden frame of the Nuuk Cathedral, built in 1849, is a
recognizable landmark on Nuuk’s skyline.
The site of Nuuk was occupied as far back as 2,200 B.C.E. by ancient
pre-Inuit peoples from Canada. It was settled again in the 10th century
by Viking explorers. The current city was founded in 1728 by Danish
missionary Hans Egede. A statue of Egede stands adjacent to the
cathedral.
Day 9 : Camp Kangiusaq,
Greenland
Day 10 : Evighedsfjorden, Greenland
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the majestic
Evighedsfjorden in Greenland, Seabourn's ultra-luxury cruises offer
passengers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the
awe-inspiring beauty of the Arctic. Carved by ancient glaciers, this
fjord's towering cliffs and crystalline waters create a dramatic
setting for unforgettable adventures. As the ship navigates through the
icy waters, passengers are treated to breathtaking views of snow-capped
peaks, cascading waterfalls, and pristine glaciers. Wildlife
enthusiasts can spot Arctic animals such as seals, whales, and seabirds
thriving in their natural habitat. Guided excursions allow guests to
explore the fjord's hidden coves, hike along rugged coastal trails, and
witness the mesmerizing spectacle of calving icebergs.
Day
11 : Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg), Greenland
Located
24 miles (40 km) north of the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut is
“rough, real and remote.” These three words cut to
the core of Sisimiut’s reputation as an outdoor
adventure-travel hub. It’s the second-largest city in
Greenland with 5,600 inhabitants and was founded in 1756 under the
leadership of the Danish missionary, Hans Egede. The name is
Greenlandic meaning ‘place of fox dens.’
The area has been inhabited for 4,500 years, first by the Inuit peoples
of the Saqqaq culture, Dorset culture, and then the Thule people, whose
descendants comprise the majority of the current population.
One of the most picturesque towns in Greenland, Sisimiut is
set in a tranquil fjord perched on bare outcrops of rock. Mount
Nasaasaaq, 2,572’ (784 m) tall, is the backdrop for the town,
where colorful houses of bright red, yellow, green and blue stand out
in stark contrast to a landscape of gray and white. The Sisimiut Museum
hosts a traditional Greenlandic peat house and the remains of an 18th
century kayak.
Day
12 : Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
In
October, 1941 the United States Army Air Force constructed an airbase
at the site of Kangerlussuaq. It served as a refuelling stop for
single-engine military aircraft being flown to Britain during World War
II. From their last port of call, Goose Bay, Labrador, it was 1,600
kilometers (1,000 miles) to Kangerlussuaq until they could refuel.
Kangerlussuaq fjord (‘Big Fjord’), is 170
kilometers (105 miles) long and was often shrouded in fog, providing a
serious navigation problem for those aircrews.
Today, with the use of modern technology, navigation is no longer an
issue. The landscape was ideal for the site of an airport. A large
alluvial plain, deposited by the nearby glacial-outflow river, provided
a perfectly flat environment for an airport. Kangerlussuaq is the
largest commercial airport in Greenland and supports a population of
500. A little known fact, from 1971 to 1987, 33 missiles from various
countries, were fired from Kangerlussuaq for upper atmospheric
scientific research.
Day
13 : Days At Sea
Day 14 : Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), Greenland
There
is no other place on Earth, other than Ilulissat, Greenland that can
define itself by the size and volume of its icebergs. The name
Ilulissat, in fact, is the Greenlandic word for
‘Iceberg’. This is truly an iceberg paradise!
Despite its proximity to huge glaciers, people have lived here in
excess of 4,000 years. The modern town of Ilulissat was founded in 1741
by the Danish merchant, Jacob Severin. With a current population of
4,500 it is the third-largest city in Greenland. The narrow inner
harbor is lined by a kaleidoscope of colorful houses so typical of
Greenlandic villages.
The mass and sheer volume of icebergs from nearby Jakobshavn Glacier
has made Ilulissat the most popular tourist destination in Greenland.
Moving at up to 45 meters (150’) per day, when averaged
annually, the glacier drains 6.5% of the Greenland ice sheet and
produces about 10% of all icebergs. For this reason, Ilulissat Icefjord
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day
15 : Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg), Greenland
Located
24 miles (40 km) north of the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut is
“rough, real
and remote.” These three words cut to the core of
Sisimiut’s reputation
as an outdoor adventure-travel hub. It’s the second-largest
city in
Greenland with 5,600 inhabitants and was founded in 1756 under the
leadership of the Danish missionary, Hans Egede. The name is
Greenlandic meaning ‘place of fox dens.’
The area has been inhabited
for 4,500 years, first by the Inuit peoples of the Saqqaq culture,
Dorset culture, and then the Thule people, whose descendants comprise
the majority of the current population.
One of the most
picturesque towns in Greenland, Sisimiut is set in a tranquil
fjord
perched on bare outcrops of rock. Mount Nasaasaaq, 2,572’
(784 m) tall,
is the backdrop for the town, where colorful houses of bright red,
yellow, green and blue stand out in stark contrast to a landscape of
gray and white. The Sisimiut Museum hosts a traditional Greenlandic
peat house and the remains of an 18th century kayak.
Day
16 : Days At Sea
Day 17 : Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
As
we approach the Inuit town of Pond Inlet, we transit through
ice-speckled scenic Eclipse Sound set against the backdrop of the tall
glaciated peaks of distant Bylot Island. The town was named in 1818 by
explorer Captain John Ross for John Pond, an English astronomer. With
over 1,600 inhabitants, Pond Inlet is one of northern
Canada’s most interesting, culturally rich and welcoming
communities. A walk through town immerses one into the life of the
modern Inuit. Caribou antlers and skulls hang from private homes. The
hides of seals, caribou and maybe even a polar bear hang on racks
drying in the sun. At the local market can be found, parts of seal,
whale, caribou and a huge variety of fish. Wooden sledges known as
qamutiqs, now towed by snowmobiles rather than dogs, sit idle in front
yards awaiting the first snow. At the local museum and cultural center,
enjoy a cultural performance showcasing unique Inuit throat-singing
with dancers dressed in traditional sealskin anoraks and mukluks.
Day 18 : Philpots Island, Baffin , Canada
Day 19 : Dundas Harbour (Devon Island), Nunavut, Canada
Croker
Bay is a 35 kilometer (20 miles) deep fjord on the southern shore of
Devon Island and is flanked by colorful 450 metre (1,500’)
high table-like mountains. The tidewater glacier at its head descends
20 kilometers (12 miles) from the icefield at the center of the island
and terminates in spectacular cliffs of ice. Some 3.5 kilometers (2
miles) wide, the glacial front calves huge amounts of ice into the bay.
Here polar bears, seals and even a pod of beluga whales can be seen
travelling amongst the brash ice.
To the east is the abandoned community of Dundas Harbour. The derelict
buildings of the R.C.M.P. post are all that remain and serve as a
silent reminder to the 52 Inuit that came here in 1934. Here, set
amongst a landscape aglow in the colors of Arctic Autumn, lay the stark
white crosses and picket fence enclosure of one of the most northerly
cemeteries on Earth. Nearby, 1,000 year old stone remains of earlier
Inuit settlers can be found.
Day 19 : Croker Bay, Nunavut, Canada
Croker
Bay is a fjord on the south coast of Devon Island on the Lancaster
Sound. The island, named by William Baffin in 1616 for the Devon shire
in England, has its own extensive ice cap, which feeds a glacier into
Croker Bay. The bay itself was named by William Edward Parry in 1819 in
honor of the First Secretary to the Admiralty. The glacier is receding,
but still reaches the sea. The area is a breeding site for fulmars and
kittiwakes, and seals are frequently sighted and occasionally walruses
as well. The wide face of the glacier, backed by a spectacular stacked
plateau of differently colored rock layers, makes a favorite
photographic subject for visitors to the Nunavut region. It is possible
to hike up onto the surface of the glacier.
Day
20-21 : Northwest Passage Experience
Sailing
through the Northwest Passage is a rare travel experience that has been
hundreds of years in the making. The passage — more
specifically, a series of channels through the Canadian Arctic
Archipelago that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans —
extends approximately 900 miles from Baffin Island to the Beaufort Sea
above Alaska. Your Seabourn ship spends nine days traversing this famed
sea corridor, and while the exact route taken through the islands can
vary, your expedition is sure to be one of contemplation and discovery.
The glacier-carved landscape here is dominated by sea ice, which is
used as a platform by marine mammals such as walruses and Arctic ringed
seals — as well as the polar bears that hunt them. Yet the
region has experienced monumental change since Norwegian explorer Roald
Amundsen first mapped the Northwest Passage in 1906, and the rapidly
shrinking sea ice coverage now allows ships to navigate the route
year-round — while also creating existential challenges for
the animals that rely upon the ice for survival. Many of the areas you
pass through were traditional Indigenous hunting and fishing grounds,
and archaeological discoveries show that the Pre-Dorset people occupied
this region some 4,000 years ago.
Highlights along the
Northwest Passage include:
Devon Island:
The world’s largest uninhabited island, located west of
Baffin Bay, is known as “Mars on Earth” for its
barren, rocky terrain and polar desert climate.
Beechy Island:
This tiny island, connected to Devon by a thin isthmus, is the final
resting place for four members of the doomed Franklin Expedition of
1845.
Cambridge Bay:
A visit to this small Inuit town — the administrative hub for
Canada’s Nunavut territory — offers insight into
how people survive in such a remote and harsh environment.
Bellot Strait:
Steep slopes, strong currents, and thick sea ice make this narrow gap
between Somerset Island and mainland Canada a navigational challenge.
(Fear not, though: if it proves impassable, your Seabourn captain has
other options!)
INCLUDED EXPEDITIONS:
- Zodiac Excursions
- Nature Hikes
OPTIONAL EXPEDITIONS
(whenever possible):
Day
22 : Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, Canada
Day 23 : Northwest Passage Experience
Sailing
through the Northwest Passage is a rare travel experience that has been
hundreds of years in the making. The passage — more
specifically, a
series of channels through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago that
connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans — extends
approximately 900
miles from Baffin Island to the Beaufort Sea above Alaska. Your
Seabourn ship spends nine days traversing this famed sea corridor, and
while the exact route taken through the islands can vary, your
expedition is sure to be one of contemplation and discovery.
The
glacier-carved landscape here is dominated by sea ice, which is used as
a platform by marine mammals such as walruses and Arctic ringed seals
—
as well as the polar bears that hunt them. Yet the region has
experienced monumental change since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen
first mapped the Northwest Passage in 1906, and the rapidly shrinking
sea ice coverage now allows ships to navigate the route year-round
—
while also creating existential challenges for the animals that rely
upon the ice for survival. Many of the areas you pass through were
traditional Indigenous hunting and fishing grounds, and archaeological
discoveries show that the Pre-Dorset people occupied this region some
4,000 years ago.
Highlights along the
Northwest Passage include:
Devon Island:
The world’s largest uninhabited island, located west of
Baffin Bay, is
known as “Mars on Earth” for its barren, rocky
terrain and polar desert
climate.
Beechy Island:
This
tiny island, connected to Devon by a thin isthmus, is the final resting
place for four members of the doomed Franklin Expedition of 1845.
Cambridge Bay:
A visit to this small Inuit town — the administrative hub for
Canada’s
Nunavut territory — offers insight into how people survive in
such a
remote and harsh environment.
Bellot Strait:
Steep slopes, strong currents, and thick sea ice make this narrow gap
between Somerset Island and mainland Canada a navigational challenge.
(Fear not, though: if it proves impassable, your Seabourn captain has
other options!)
Day 24 : Cambridge Bay Village , Canada
Day 25 : Northwest Passage Experience
Sailing
through the Northwest Passage is a rare travel experience that has been
hundreds of years in the making. The passage — more
specifically, a
series of channels through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago that
connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans — extends
approximately 900
miles from Baffin Island to the Beaufort Sea above Alaska. Your
Seabourn ship spends nine days traversing this famed sea corridor, and
while the exact route taken through the islands can vary, your
expedition is sure to be one of contemplation and discovery.
The
glacier-carved landscape here is dominated by sea ice, which is used as
a platform by marine mammals such as walruses and Arctic ringed seals
—
as well as the polar bears that hunt them. Yet the region has
experienced monumental change since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen
first mapped the Northwest Passage in 1906, and the rapidly shrinking
sea ice coverage now allows ships to navigate the route year-round
—
while also creating existential challenges for the animals that rely
upon the ice for survival. Many of the areas you pass through were
traditional Indigenous hunting and fishing grounds, and archaeological
discoveries show that the Pre-Dorset people occupied this region some
4,000 years ago.
Highlights along the
Northwest Passage include:
Devon Island:
The world’s largest uninhabited island, located west of
Baffin Bay, is
known as “Mars on Earth” for its barren, rocky
terrain and polar desert
climate.
Beechy Island:
This
tiny island, connected to Devon by a thin isthmus, is the final resting
place for four members of the doomed Franklin Expedition of 1845.
Cambridge Bay:
A visit to this small Inuit town — the administrative hub for
Canada’s
Nunavut territory — offers insight into how people survive in
such a
remote and harsh environment.
Bellot Strait:
Steep slopes, strong currents, and thick sea ice make this narrow gap
between Somerset Island and mainland Canada a navigational challenge.
(Fear not, though: if it proves impassable, your Seabourn captain has
other options!)
Day 26 : Days At Sea
Day 27 : Northwest Passage Experience
Sailing
through the Northwest Passage is a rare travel experience that has been
hundreds of years in the making. The passage — more
specifically, a
series of channels through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago that
connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans — extends
approximately 900
miles from Baffin Island to the Beaufort Sea above Alaska. Your
Seabourn ship spends nine days traversing this famed sea corridor, and
while the exact route taken through the islands can vary, your
expedition is sure to be one of contemplation and discovery.
The
glacier-carved landscape here is dominated by sea ice, which is used as
a platform by marine mammals such as walruses and Arctic ringed seals
—
as well as the polar bears that hunt them. Yet the region has
experienced monumental change since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen
first mapped the Northwest Passage in 1906, and the rapidly shrinking
sea ice coverage now allows ships to navigate the route year-round
—
while also creating existential challenges for the animals that rely
upon the ice for survival. Many of the areas you pass through were
traditional Indigenous hunting and fishing grounds, and archaeological
discoveries show that the Pre-Dorset people occupied this region some
4,000 years ago.
Highlights along the
Northwest Passage include:
Devon Island:
The world’s largest uninhabited island, located west of
Baffin Bay, is
known as “Mars on Earth” for its barren, rocky
terrain and polar desert
climate.
Beechy Island:
This
tiny island, connected to Devon by a thin isthmus, is the final resting
place for four members of the doomed Franklin Expedition of 1845.
Cambridge Bay:
A visit to this small Inuit town — the administrative hub for
Canada’s
Nunavut territory — offers insight into how people survive in
such a
remote and harsh environment.
Bellot Strait:
Steep slopes, strong currents, and thick sea ice make this narrow gap
between Somerset Island and mainland Canada a navigational challenge.
(Fear not, though: if it proves impassable, your Seabourn captain has
other options!)
Day 28 : Herschel Island , Canada
Nestled
in Canada's Yukon territory, Herschel Island awaits travelers on
Seabourn's ultra-luxury cruises, offering a glimpse into the Arctic's
rugged beauty and rich history. As the ship docks, passengers encounter
towering cliffs, vast tundra, and the icy Beaufort Sea. Once a vital
outpost for Arctic exploration, Herschel Island preserves remnants of
its whaling and trading past in well-preserved cabins and artifacts.
Nature lovers can spot migratory birds, marine mammals, and Arctic
wildlife on guided hikes across the tundra. The island's indigenous
heritage provides insight into the traditional life of the Inuvialuit
people, adding cultural depth to the experience. Departing Herschel
Island, passengers carry memories of an unforgettable Arctic adventure,
filled with stunning landscapes and encounters with Canada's northern
frontier.
Day 29-31 : Days At Sea
Day 32-33 : Nome, AK, USA
As
the locals like to say, “There’s no place like
Nome.” Set at the southern tip of the Seward Peninsula and
only accessible by air or the Bering Sea, this Arctic Alaska town
offers a rich mix of gold rush history, Inupiat Eskimo culture, rugged
adventure, and abundant wildlife. Gold was first discovered here in
1898; a year later, the population had ballooned to more than 20,000.
(Nome has around 3,500 residents today.) Gold mining remained a vital
industry well into the 20th century, and the region’s
retreating sea ice has brought a new generation of treasure hunters who
dredge in converted fishing boats just offshore. You can learn more at
the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum, and snap a selfie next to the
“World’s Largest Gold Pan.” During the
winter of 1925, a diphtheria epidemic raged among the area’s
Alaska Natives; when fierce blizzard conditions prevented airplanes
from leaving Anchorage with the life-saving serum, a rescue effort was
organized to deliver it via dog sled. The annual Iditarod Trail Dog
Sled Race still follows the same path as those heroic mushers.
Day 13 : Days At Sea
Day 33-34 : Anchorage, Alaska, US
Alaska’s
largest city lures with wild natural beauty, urban comforts, a rich
Native heritage, and a thriving arts community. Set along the Cook
Inlet with the Chugach, Kenai, and Talkeetna mountain ranges as a
backdrop, Anchorage is the starting point for the annual Iditarod, the
iconic dog-sled race that ends in Nome some 1,049 miles away. The city
also serves as gateway to Denali National Park via domed railcar, as
well as Seabourn expedition voyages in Far East Russia. Even if
you’re just here for an overnight or to catch your homebound
flight, take time to explore Anchorage’s vibrant downtown
packed with interesting shops, public art installations, and homey
restaurants where you can sample reindeer sausage and a locally crafted
brew. Take a bike ride along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail or hike in
Chugach State Park; anglers can reel in King and silver salmon along
Fish Ship Creek. The Alaska Native Heritage Center offers a fascinating
introduction to the state’s diverse Indigenous cultures.
Seabourn Venture (Luxury Expedition, 264-guests)
Seabourn Venture is Seabourn's ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ship. The ship features 132 all veranda, all ocean-front suites. The ship is built for polar environments (PC6 Polar Class standards) with a brand new innovative design, created specifically for the ultra-luxury expedition traveler. There are two custom-built submarines onboard, providing an unforgettable view of the world beneath the ocean's surface. The ship is also designed to carry a complement of double sea kayaks as well as 24 Zodiacs that can accommodate all onboard guests at once.
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