All-in Price: $4,428USD per person*
Savings: Includes the 25% savings and the Canadian Residency savings.
Cabin Grade: RS, Category: Polar Outside
Travel Dates: May 20, 2022 (Northbound) onboard MS Roald Amundsen
Alternate departure dates are available.
Video: Explore Alaska with Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten offers unique expedition cruises to some of the most remote and pristine waters of the world. As with all expeditions; nature prevails. Weather, ice and sea conditions set the final framework for all Hurtigruten’s operations. Safety and unparalleled guest experiences are at all times our top priorities. All our indicative itineraries are continuously evaluated for adaptions, whether this is due to constraints the elements unexpectedly presents – or exciting possibilities nature and wildlife offer. That is why we call it an expedition.
Hotel:
- One night in Anchorage, including breakfast at the end of your voyage
Transfer:
- Transfer from pier in Seward to hotel in Anchorage with a stop at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center including admission fee
- English-speaking guide
- And a packed lunch
Included in Your Expedition Cruise:
- Cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including select beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations onboard
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and accompany activities onboard and ashore
- Range of included excursions
Onboard Activities:
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science program allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and outdoor running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
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
Not Included In Your Expedition:
- International flights
- 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
Notes:
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please check visa requirements
- No gratuities expected
Itinerary
May 20, 2022 - Northbound:
Day 1: Vancouver, Canada
- Estimated time of departure is 6:00 PM
- Vibrant Vancouver boasts waterfront parks
- Nearby mountains
- Multitudes of cafes
- Shops
- Galleries
- Museums
- Diversity of cultural neighborhoods to explore
Day 2: At Sea - Cruising through British Columbia
- Sailing north into the open ocean toward the narrow channels of Canada’s Inside Passage
- Join our Expedition Team in the onboard Science Center for fascinating lectures
- Spend time getting to know your fellow travellers
- Or go on deck to look out for dolphins, porpoises, orcas, and whales in the nearby waters
Day 3:Misty Fjords National Monument
- Misty Fjords National Monument is a realm of thick evergreen rainforests
- Granite cliffs adorned by strings of waterfalls
- Mountain rivers
- Wetlands along the coast, often with milky fog filling the bays and coves
- Weather permitting, you will explore the area on our small expedition boats or kayaks
Day 4: Wrangell, Alaska
- One of the oldest island towns in Alaska
- Wrangell has been governed by four different nations – Tlingit, Russian, British and the United States
- Numerous petroglyphs on the beach and moss-covered totem poles showcase the distant past of this area
- Outside of the main cruise ship routes, Wrangell remains a simple fishing town
Photo: Observing petroglyphs in Wrangell, Alaska - Photo Credit: Ashton Ray Hansen/Hurtigruten
Day 5: Tracy / Endicott Arm Fjords, Alaska
- True gems of Southeast Alaska, the Tracy and Endicott Arm fjords
- Lush Alaskan greenery on towering cliff sides as well intricate icebergs in the water
- Rugged radiant-blue glaciers at the end of the fjords
- The region is also home to mountain goats and harbor seals
- If sea conditions are right, we’ll explore the area aboard our small expedition boats or kayaks
Day 6: Petersburg, Alaska
- Nicknamed “A little Norway,” rarely-visited Petersburg is a thriving fishing village with a strong Norwegian heritage
- Scenery that will take your breath away and an abundance of marine life all around
- Proud of their Scandinavian roots, local residents even celebrate Norwegian holidays
- The heart of the community is the “Sons of Norway Hall”
Day 7: Haines, Alaska
- Framed by mountains, Haines was the home of the Chilkat Tlingit people for centuries
- Known in modern times for its community of artists
- Haines remains at heart a small Alaskan town on the edge of wilderness
Day 8: William Henry Bay, Alaska
- We head ashore with our expedition boats and explore this anchorage with local guides
- Nestled against the Chilkat mountain range, the wilderness here features old growth forest
- Home to brown and black bears, wolves, moose, and Sitka black-tailed deer
- In the evening, the ship passes through Point Adolphus, a renowned whale watching area
Photo: The beautiful landscape of William Henry Bay, Alaska - Photo Credit: Jonathan Tramontana / Hurtigruten
Day 9: Sitka, Alaska
- Sitka enjoys views of The Sisters Mountains and of Mount Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano
- The former capital of Alaska when it belonged to Russia, this historic town is now a blend of cultures
- Wander around the Russian Orthodox St. Michael’s Cathedral
- Or visit nearby Stika National Historical Park, which has many ornate Tinglit totem poles on display
Day 10: Icy Bay
- Icy Bay lives up to its name. Located in Prince William Sound
- The spectacular scenery here has formed during the past 100 years with the retreat of three prominent glaciers
- Our aim is to explore Guyot Glacier. The day’s weather and glacier ice conditions will determine which areas we can visit
Day 11: Cordova
- Cordova is an authentic Alaskan salmon fishing town surrounded by vast forests, and only accessible by boat or plane
- Thanks to this remoteness, Cordova has preserved its small-town, old-school vibe more than many other communities
- Sea otters, eagles, and tundra swans are readily seen while moose, beaver, wolf, and bears are rarer sights
Photo: Hiking in the forest, Cordova, Alaska - Photo Credit: Ashton Ray Hansen / Hurtigruten
Day 12: College Fjord
- We spend the day in the northern sector of Prince William Sound exploring College Fjord surrounded by the snow-capped Chugach Mountains
- The area is home to five magnificent tidewater glaciers and a dozen smaller ones, most named after famous Ivy League East Coast colleges
Day 13: Seward/Anchorage
- Estimated time of arrival is 6:00 AM
- After disembarking the ship drive from the lively fishing town of Seward through amazing scenery to Anchorage for an overnight stay
- Along the way stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- This sanctuary in Portage Valley is dedicated to preserving Alaska´s wildlife and rehabilitate orphaned or insured animals
- You can view bears, bison, moose, caribou, elk, eagles, owls, musk oxen and a variety of birds
Day 14: Anchorage
- Situated between the 5,000-foot peaks of the Chugach Mountains, the city has more than 40% of the state's population
- Locals fish for salmon from Ship Creek downtown and 1,500 moose wander free within the city limits
- Extend your stay with a Post-Program before flying home
Photo: MS Roald Amundsen docked at Canada Place in Vancouver - Photo Credit: Kevin Sharp/Hurtigruten