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Choose one of our Glacier Discovery Cruise vacations and spend full days immersed in the incredible beauty of Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, the Inside Passage, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Hubbard Glacier. Witness breathtaking light shows as you watch the sun set over some of the continent's tallest peaks. At Sitka, discover Russia-in-America and near Seward be overcome by the spectacle of the Kenai Peninsula fjords. These 7-day, one-way itineraries between Seward, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia offer the best cruise opportunity to experience Alaska's unique history and its wealth of natural wonders and wildlife.
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| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
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| 0 | Vancouver, British Columbia | - | 5:00 pm |
| 1 | At Sea | - | - |
| 2 | Ketchikan, Alaska | 7:00 am | 3:00 pm |
| 3 | Haines, Alaska | 10:00 am | 11:00 pm |
| 4 | Juneau, Alaska | 7:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| 5 | Sitka, Alaska | 7:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| 6 | Scenic Cruising Hubbard Glacier | 7:00 am | 11:00 am |
| 7 | Seward (Anchorage), Alaska | 7:00 am | - |
Information above subject to change, please confirm details at time of booking.
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Nestled on the shores of America's longest fjord, Haines is in a spectacular setting. Fill your day with a float trip through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve which protects the habitat of the nation's avian symbol, or visit the Sheldon Museum, art galleries and local hops in town.
Sample Excursions:
- Eagle Preserve Wildlife River Adventure: Experience the world famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home of the nesting Bald Eagles and the best moose habitat in the valley with more than 1,500 moose sightings in the 2007 summer season. The Preserve is 48,000 acres of wilderness and today you will access the roadless portion of it in a specially-designed, flatbottom riverboat, and travel miles of different channels of the Chilkat River. These boats are designed for this silt-laden river and the guide is easily able to hold against the current or turn around to give you the best photo opportunities. The animals are used to human presence, so bring your camera for your wilderness adventure in the heart of the Preserve. You will be surrounded by towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, hanging glaciers and unspoiled wilderness. The boats are uncovered for better wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities, but extra jackets and large waterproof, windproof lap blankets keep you warm and dry on your adventure. Join the Hess family at their private property, with all amenities such as modern bathroom facilities. Cook your own hot dog over the open barbecue pit or campfire and enjoy your meal in the covered, heated lunch pavilion or sit by the campfire and visit with your hosts and fellow adventurers.
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Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Besides the main attractions - Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, try a flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument--a transformational adventure not to be missed. These deep water fjords left by retreating glaciers left granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters. The souvenir photos you'll take from the pontoons of the plane are worth the trip alone.
Sample Excursions:
- Ketchikan Sportfishing Adventure: Come fish from Knudson Cove Marina located right on some of the best fishing grounds in Southeast Alaska. A 25- to 30- minute narrated coach ride along the Tongass Narrows provides a glimpse into the history and lifestyle of Ketchikan's interesting sites and takes you to the scenic harbor where you will meet your captain, board his modern fishing boat, and head to the nearby salmon fishing grounds. Eagles, whales, seals, sea lions or other wildlife may be on the agenda as well!
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Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There’s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo.
Sample Excursions:
- Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watch & Wildlife Quest: Experience Alaska's premier attractions, glaciers and wildlife, from two very different vantage points--by land and by sea! Take a narrated motorcoach tour to view and photograph Alaska's most famous glacier, the Mendenhall. At the newly renovated Visitor Center, you'll have the opportunity to visit with Forest Service interpreters, and--through interactive exhibits--appreciate the landscape-carving force of glacial ice. As time allows, stroll the glacier-view path, or take a short walk to watch salmon spawning in a nearby stream.
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The onion domes of St. Michael’s Cathedral are your first clue that Sitka was once a Russian settlement – the colonial headquarters of Count Baranof, no less. Discover the echoes of its heyday at a performance by the New Archangel Dancers. Be greeted by Tlingit native people, then stand on the spot where the United States took possession of Alaska in 1867 for $7.2 million, less than two cents per acre. The dramatic setting in the shadow of Mt. Edgecumbe is one of the lovliest in the Great Land. Take a stroll through old growth forest in Sitka National Historical Park, shop the downtown district, and poke around the Sheldon Jackson Museum for a close-up look at some of the city's most prized arts, crafts and Russian relics.
Sample Excursions:
- Historic Russian America & Raptor Center Tour: Visit the historical highlights of this former "Russian Capital" and tour through the Alaska Raptor "Bald Eagle" Center, staffed mostly by volunteers who rescue the birds, provide rehabilitative care for them, and hopefully release the eagles back to the wild. After your introduction to the Center, you will see the "bird on a glove" presentation. View the clinic, outside deck habitat area, and the eagle flight center. Photograph the birds throughout the grounds. A stop at St. Michael's Cathedral gives you time to explore the first Russian Orthodox cathedral in America, to view priceless icons and religious artifacts. You will also visit the Sitka National Historical Park where the 1804 Battle of Alaska was fought, with a chance to view and photograph totems and Cultural Center exhibits. On a brief drive through the historic district, see the Russian Cemetery and Castle Hill, site of the 1867 land transfer ceremony and purchase of Alaska from colonial Russia. End your tour with an authentic Russian Folk Dance performance presented by the New Arch angel Russian Dancers. You will have the option of returning to the ship's tender pier or remain in the downtown shopping area.
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Galleries, boutiques, colorful public markets, restaurants of every ethnicity: this vital port city has them all. Visit vibrant Chinatown and Stanley Park, with its 1,000 acres of forests, gardens, lakes and lawns in the heart of the city.
Sample Excursions:
- Stanley Park & Scenic Grouse Mountain Tour: Tour Vancouver's famous Stanley Park to marvel at the 1,000 acres of forest, trails, gardens, restaurants and beaches surrounded by a six-mile sea wall. Stopping in the park at the totem poles, learn about and photograph these native carvings. Crossing the magnificent Lions Gate Bridge, you will head to Vancouver's North Shore suburban neighborhoods. You are on your way up the hill towards North Vancouver's 450-foot Capilano Suspension bridge, where you will stop to explore the area and cross the 230-foothigh bridge. Next you will drive to Grouse Mountain, one of Vancouver's most beautiful local mountains, for a gondola ride to the top of the mountain where you can enjoy incredible views of the city and surrounding areas. Returning to Stanley Park, you will stop at Prospect Point to take in the ocean views and the islands in the distance. Pass English Bay beach and the densely populated West End residential area, and cross the Burrard Street Bridge to drive through the prestigious Shaughnessy neighborhood en route back to the ship.
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