Itinerary
- Day 1
Seward
You'll board the MS Roald Amundsen in Seward and get outfitted with your complimentary expedition jacket before heading to your cabin. Meet the Expedition Team and walk around the ship as you set sail toward Kenai Fjords National Park. This is where your Alaska and British Columbia expedition cruise officially kicks off.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Complimentary expedition jacket collection
- Cabin check-in
- Meet Expedition Team
- Explore the ship
Landmarks/POIs Kenai Fjords National Park - Day 2
College Fjord
College Fjord comes into view, and you'll get a close look at five tidewater glaciers and five valley glaciers named after universities by the 1899 Harriman expedition team. Head out in small boats or kayaks to get as near as possible, watching for humpback whales, bald eagles, otters, and sea lions moving through the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Small boat (RIB) exploration of College Fjord
- Kayaking in College Fjord (weather and ice conditions permitting)
- Wildlife viewing - humpback whales, bald eagles, otters, sea lions
Landmarks/POIs College Fjord Vassar Glacier Harvard Glacier Yale Glacier - Day 3
Icy Bay
Your day takes you to Icy Bay where three glaciers calve regularly into the water. You'll explore by RIB or kayak if conditions cooperate, scanning the Gulf of Alaska waters for humpback whales, orcas, Steller sea lions, sea otters, and harbor seals resting on floating ice. It's ideal for photography if you brought a good camera.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Small boat (RIB) exploration of Icy Bay
- Kayaking in Icy Bay (weather and ice conditions permitting)
- Wildlife viewing - humpback whales, orcas, Steller sea lions, sea otters, harbor seals
Landmarks/POIs Icy Bay Guyot Glacier Yahtse Glacier Tyndall Glacier - Day 4
Chichagof Island
Morning brings you past Point Adolphus, where the nutrient-rich waters attract humpback whales and other marine life. Later, the ship drops anchor at William Henry Bay. From there, an expert local guide takes you to explore the shores lined with old-growth forest where brown bears, black bears, and moose roam.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Pass by Point Adolphus
- Wildlife viewing - humpback whales and marine life
- Guided shore exploration of William Henry Bay with expert local guide
- Old-growth forest exploration
Landmarks/POIs Point Adolphus Chichagof Island Glacier Bay National Park William Henry Bay Chilkat Range - Day 5
Haines
You'll arrive in Haines, a frontier town with roots in the Chilkat Tlingit community known for their weaving traditions. Check out the art galleries and workshops featuring totem carvings, silverwork, and sculptures. The surrounding landscapes offer great hiking opportunities and chances to spot bald eagles, bears, and moose for photography.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Visit Haines town
- View Tlingit weaving and artwork
- Explore art galleries and workshops
- Photography in natural landscapes
- Hiking and wildlife spotting opportunities
Optional Activities
- Purchase Alaskan art from local creators
Landmarks/POIs Haines Lynn Canal - Day 6
Tracy Arm - Endicott Arm
Holkham Bay opens up with two fjords to choose from: Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm. Your captain picks based on conditions for the day. Fresh icebergs calve from glaciers against forested cliffs, and you might see whales, bears, mountain goats, and moose. The Expedition Team gives photography tips before you head out on small boats.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Small boat (RIB) exploration of Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm
- Glacier viewing and iceberg observation
- Wildlife viewing - harbor seals, whales, bears, mountain goats, moose
- Onboard photographer tips and techniques for landscape and wildlife photography
Landmarks/POIs Holkham Bay Tracy Arm Endicott Arm - Day 7
Sitka
Sitka appears surrounded by Tongass National Forest and accessible only by sea or air. From deck, you'll see the Sisters Mountains and Mount Edgecumbe Volcano. Walk through the Russian Orthodox cathedral and Russian Bishop's House, then check out Haida and Tlingit totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park. Forest trails lead down to the ocean for more exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Views of Sisters Mountains and Mount Edgecumbe Volcano
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by Expedition Team experts on Sitka's history
- Visit Russian Orthodox cathedral
- Visit Russian Bishop's House
- Visit Sitka National Historical Park to view Haida and Tlingit totem poles
- Walking trail through forest to ocean
Landmarks/POIs Sitka Tongass National Forest Sisters Mountains Mount Edgecumbe Volcano Russian Orthodox Cathedral Russian Bishop's House Sitka National Historical Park - Day 8
Inside Passage
Southeast Alaska's waterways offer flexibility for your day. You might head to Petersburg to see the town's Norwegian heritage and fishing community character. Or go out in small boats toward secluded coves, iceberg-filled bays, and forested shorelines. Either way, watch for eagles, otters, whales, and possibly bears moving through the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Visit Petersburg (if conditions allow) - explore docks and nature across Frederick Sound
- Small boat (RIB) exploration of secluded coves, iceberg-filled bays, and forested shorelines (if conditions allow)
- Wildlife viewing - eagles, otters, whales, bears
Landmarks/POIs Petersburg Frederick Sound - Day 9
Wrangell
Wrangell, one of Alaska's oldest harbor towns, welcomes you. A short walk takes you to Petroglyph Beach to see ancient rock carvings in the sand. Visit the local museum to learn about the town's past under British, Russian, Tlingit, and American governance. Cross to Shakes Island for the Chief Shakes Tribal House and totem poles, or hike trails near Stikine River and Mount Dewey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Visit Petroglyph Beach to view ancient rock carvings
- Visit local museum
- Visit Shakes Island and Chief Shakes Tribal House
- View totem poles
- Nature trail hiking at Stikine River mouth and Mount Dewey
Landmarks/POIs Wrangell Petroglyph Beach Shakes Island Chief Shakes Tribal House Stikine River Mount Dewey - Day 10
Misty Fjords
Misty Fjords reveals a pristine wilderness within Tongass National Forest with evergreens, waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks. Weather permitting, the Expedition Team takes you out by RIB or kayak to scan for mountain goats, bears, and moose. The waters hold Pacific salmon, otters, sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, and Dall's porpoises while herons and bald eagles fly overhead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Small boat (RIB) exploration of Misty Fjords
- Kayaking in Misty Fjords (weather permitting)
- Wildlife viewing - mountain goats, bears, moose, Pacific salmon, otters, sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, Dall's porpoises, herons, bald eagles
Landmarks/POIs Misty Fjords Tongass National Forest - Day 11
Inside Passage
You'll sail the Inside Passage, a protected stretch of North American Pacific Fjordland stretching over 930 miles. Unlike larger cruise ships, you see the scenery during daylight hours and reach areas those bigger vessels can't access. Keep your camera and binoculars ready to spot dolphins, porpoises, orcas, and humpback whales throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Sail the Inside Passage
- Wildlife viewing - dolphins, porpoises, orcas, humpback whales
Landmarks/POIs Inside Passage - Day 12
Alert Bay
Alert Bay on Cormorant Island appears north of Vancouver Island, a scenic village where you'll meet and learn from the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations community. Head to the U'mista Cultural Center to see elaborate totem poles, paintings, carvings, and ceremonial masks. The island's sheltered waters attract diverse wildlife including the distinctive yellow-billed loon, plus orcas and humpback whales close to shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants)
Included Activities
- Meet and learn from Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations community
- Visit U'mista Cultural Center
- View totem poles, paintings, carvings, and ceremonial masks
- Wildlife viewing - yellow-billed loon, orcas, humpback whales
Landmarks/POIs Alert Bay Cormorant Island U'mista Cultural Center - Day 13
Vancouver
Your expedition cruise ends in Vancouver at the foot of the Rockies. Wander through Gastown, the city's oldest neighborhood, and climb Vancouver Lookout for views of Granville Street, West End beaches, and Stanley Park's towering cedars. Later, try Vancouver's global cuisine in Chinatown, Punjabi Market, or Little Italy before heading onward.
Included Activities
- Visit Gastown
- Climb Vancouver Lookout for panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Dine in Chinatown
- Dine in Punjabi Market
- Dine in Little Italy
- Post-Program tour to Whistler mountain resort
Landmarks/POIs Vancouver Gastown Vancouver Lookout Granville Street Stanley Park Whistler
