Alaska And British Columbia Vancouver/Nome To Vancouver

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 - Vancouver, Canada
Day 2 - Nome, Alaska
Day 3 - At sea – Bering Sea
Day 4 - St. Matthew Island, Alaska
Day 5 - St. Paul, Alaska
Day 6 - At Sea
Day 7 - Dutch Harbor / Unalaska
Day 8 - Unga Village, Alaska
Day 9 - Chignik
Day 10 - Geographic Harbor / Kukak Bay / Kinak Bay
Day 11 - Kodiak, Alaska
Day 12 - At Sea
Day 13 - Icy Bay
Day 14 - Sitka, Alaska
Day 15 - Wrangell, Alaska
Day 16 - Misty Fjords National Monument
Day 17 - At sea
Day 18 - Vancouver, Canada

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Included in Your Expedition
Hotel

• One night in a hotel in Vancouver, including breakfast, before the expedition cruise

Flights

• Economy class flight from Vancouver to Nome

Transfers

• Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Vancouver before the expedition cruise
• Transfer from the airport to the ship in Nome

Expedition Cruise

• Expedition cruise in the cabin of your choice
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
• Fine-dining in À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
• Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
• English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
• Range of included excursions

Onboard activities

• Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures on a variety of topics
• Use of the ship’s Science Center, which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
• The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to current scientific research projects
• The onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
• The ship has hot tubs, an infinity pool, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym, and an outdoor running track
• Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as daily recaps and the next day’s preparations

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 help you configure your camera settings

Not Included In Your Expedition

• 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

Notes

• All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
• Excursions and activities are subject to change
• Please check visa requirements for the U.S. and Canada
• No gratuities are expected