Inside Passage, Bears & Aleutian Islands(Southbound)

HIGHLIGHTS

Isolated Islands in the Bering Sea
Sail south through the Bering Sea, starting in the Gold-Rush-era town of Nome. As we make our first two stops on St. Matthew’s Island and St. Paul Island, you’ll be awestruck by the peaceful atmosphere of these two isolated places. Spend time looking for nesting seabirds on the cliffs, such as 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 Harbor, where you can visit the World War II Museum to learn about the harbor’s history during wartime. Then we will leave this bustling port to explore the abandoned Unga Village before travelling to Chignik, site of local salmon streams. Abundant salmon means Bald Eagles looking for a meal. See how many you can spot!

Before reaching Kodiak, Alaska’s largest fishing port, enjoy a quick visit to Katmai National Park. This huge reserve is famed for its bears, which we’ll keep an eye out while we visit. Marvel at the glaciers in Icy Bay as we travel to Sitka and Wrangell, two towns of blended culture, with Indigenous and Russian influences. The final stop of our journey is Vancouver.

ITINERARY

DAY 1  Scenic Seattle
DAY 2  Your expedition begins
DAY 3  Crossing the Bering Sea
DAY 4  Wild St Matthew
DAY 5  Unangan life in St Paul
DAY 6  Learning and leisure
DAY 7  Discover Dutch Harbor
DAY 8  The ghost town of Unga
DAY 9   Remote bays of the Alaska Peninsula
DAY 10  Brown bears in Katmai
DAY 11  Kodiak's brown bears
DAY 12  Across the Gulf of Alaska
DAY 13  Glaciers of Icy Bay
DAY 14  Blended cultures of Sitka
DAY 15  Wrangell's petroglyphs
DAY 16  Unspoiled Misty Fjords
DAY 17  Canada's Inside Passage
DAY 18  A taste of Vancouver

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Flight in economy class from Seattle to Nome before the expedition cruise.
• Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Seattle before the expedition cruise
• Transfer from the airport to the ship in Nome before the expedition cruise
• Overnight in Seattle, including breakfast, before the expedition cruise

Expedition Cruise

• A stay in a cabin of your choice
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
• À la carte Restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board*
• Complimentary reusable water bottle
• English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
• Range of included activities

*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
*Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to, and streaming is not supported.

Onboard Activities

• In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
• Full use of our Science Centre, library and advanced biological and geological equipment
• Citizen Science Programme where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
• Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscapes and wildlife from our onboard professional photographer
• Use of ship's hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and running track
• Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

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 on hand to assist you

Notes

• All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
• Excursions and activities are subject to change
• Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
• No gratuities expected
• Depending on your flight arrival, an additional overnight might be needed.

What's not included

• International flights
• Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings
• 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