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Seward , Alaska | Hubbard Glacier , Alaska | Juneau , Alaska | Skagway , Alaska | Icy Strait Point , Alaska | Ketchikan , Alaska | Inside Passage | Vancouver , British Columbia
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Anchorage
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Seward, Alaska
MOUNTAIN MAGIC
Enjoy a morning Main Street stroll past historic buildings decked out in colourful murals. Then hit Resurrection Bay for kayaking to tidewater caves. At the Alaska Native Heritage Centre you’ll be captivated by ancestral storytelling – or explore the city’s rugged past at Seward Museum.
Enjoy a morning Main Street stroll past historic buildings decked out in colourful murals. Then hit Resurrection Bay for kayaking to tidewater caves. At the Alaska Native Heritage Centre you’ll be captivated by ancestral storytelling – or explore the city’s rugged past at Seward Museum.
in Seward
ENCOUNTER MARINE LIFE AFLUTTER
Enter the world-class Alaska SeaLife Center for a 'window to the sea' where puffins, giant Pacific octopuses, Steller sea lions and colourful fish swim. Hold sea anemones and starfish in touch tanks – or watch salmon splash their way up a fish ladder from an outdoor observation platform.
GO WILD
Explore Kenai Fjords National Park, over 600,000 acres of wilderness chock-full of tidewater glaciers, Alaskan wildlife and outdoor activities galore. From hiking backwoods trails to cycling mountain pathways, kayaking icy waters and beach combing rocky shorelines, this park encompasses the best of Alaskan scenery and adventure.
DOG DAYS OF ADVENTURE
Live life like an Alaskan musher at Mile 0 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail. Learn about the famed dog-sledding race while touring a local kennel. Then board a custom-designed sled for an exhilarating ride through rainforest or across glaciers, a team of spirited huskies leading the way.
LOCAL CUISINE
Start the day with king crab eggs Benedict and then enjoy a reindeer hot dog for lunch. Alaskan sablefish and Resurrection Bay red salmon are both solid dinner choices, best paired with a pint from Seward Brewing Company. Then stop by Sweet Darlings for fudge, gelato or saltwater toffee – all are made in-house.
SHOPPING
A collection of central shops sell handmade pottery, jade jewellery and hand-crafted knives with carved handles. Totem poles, ulu knives and watercolours by well-known Alaskan artist Karla Morreira all make great souvenirs. And local fish processors can arrange overnight shipping of fresh catches directly to your home.
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
ADVENTURE GIANT
Experience the daunting power of the largest tidewater glacier in North America. While most glaciers tend to thin and retreat, Hubbard Glacier continues to thicken and actively advance towards the Gulf of Alaska, earning the nickname the 'Galloping Glacier'. Sailing into Disenchantment Bay near the glacier’s 122-metre-tall face, you’ll get panoramic views of its gigantic expanse – Hubbard is a monstrous 122 kilometres long and 365 metres deep.
Experience the daunting power of the largest tidewater glacier in North America. While most glaciers tend to thin and retreat, Hubbard Glacier continues to thicken and actively advance towards the Gulf of Alaska, earning the nickname the 'Galloping Glacier'. Sailing into Disenchantment Bay near the glacier’s 122-metre-tall face, you’ll get panoramic views of its gigantic expanse – Hubbard is a monstrous 122 kilometres long and 365 metres deep.
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TIDES OF ADVENTURE
As you sail into picturesque Yakutat Bay, the first all-weather, all-vessel safe harbour north of Icy Point, you’ll be able to see Hubbard Glacier off in the distance. Passing miles of sandy beaches, keep your eyes peeled for harbour seals lounging on buoys or swimming in waters alongside the ship.
SPREAD YOUR WINGS
The Yakutat Bay Important Bird Area is known for its large population of breeding Kittlitz’s murrelet. Its open-water habitat is also home to one of the largest breeding colonies of Aleutian terns. More than 200 species of birds can be seen in this area.
Juneau, Alaska
ABOUT ADVENTURE?
Juneau is the largest US state capital – and one of the hardest to get to. Flanked by mountains, tundra and rainforests, it’s basically inaccessible except by air or sea. Once you arrive you’ll find adventure in every corner. Go dogsledding over Mendenhall Glacier, or prospecting along centuries-old mining trails. In Juneau, the thrills are as endless as the surrounding wilderness.
Juneau is the largest US state capital – and one of the hardest to get to. Flanked by mountains, tundra and rainforests, it’s basically inaccessible except by air or sea. Once you arrive you’ll find adventure in every corner. Go dogsledding over Mendenhall Glacier, or prospecting along centuries-old mining trails. In Juneau, the thrills are as endless as the surrounding wilderness.
in Juneau
SEAFARING SAFARI
Watch for humpback whales, orcas, harbour seals and Steller sea lions as you cruise through the icy Alaskan waters on a charter boat.
BECOME A MASTER MUSHER
Travel to Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier and join a team of professional mushers and their huskies on a sleigh ride over the snow.
GO FOR THE GOLD
Follow in the footsteps of fortune hunters and pan for gold along trails forged by prospectors over a hundred years ago during the Juneau gold rush.
LOCAL CUISINE
From coffee shops to local pubs, Juneau’s food scene is all about seafood and simple fare, like burgers and sandwiches. If you’re craving a cold one, be sure you try Alaskan Brewing Company’s Alaskan Amber or Smoked Porter – they’re both local favourites.
SHOPPING
For some frontier retail therapy, head to central Juneau and you’ll find plenty of shops and boutiques selling Native art, locally crafted goods and designer brands.
INSIDER TIP
Summer temperatures average in the 60’s but can jump into the mid-80s or drop unexpectedly into the 40s or below, so dress in layers.
Skagway, Alaska
GATEWAY TO THE KLONDIKE
Since its Klondike Gold Rush days, Skagway has served as an outpost for thrilling Alaskan adventure. Take an old-time tram ride along bustling Broadway Street and get lost in riveting historical reenactments. Here you’ll also discover plenty of ways to ramp up the adrenaline, from dog-sledding on Laughton Glacier to rafting on Lynn Canal, the longest fjord in North America.
Since its Klondike Gold Rush days, Skagway has served as an outpost for thrilling Alaskan adventure. Take an old-time tram ride along bustling Broadway Street and get lost in riveting historical reenactments. Here you’ll also discover plenty of ways to ramp up the adrenaline, from dog-sledding on Laughton Glacier to rafting on Lynn Canal, the longest fjord in North America.
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ON THE RIGHT TRACK
Prepare to be blown away by breathtaking Alaskan scenery while riding in a vintage train along the White Pass and Yukon Route narrow-gauge railway. See Bridal Veil Falls, Dead Horse Gulch and Glacier Gorge unfold before you while climbing the 880-metre incline of White Pass.
TAKE A HIKE
Known as 'the world’s longest outdoor museum', Chilkoot Trail encompasses 53 kilometres of hiking trails. Follow in the footsteps of Klondike stampeders as you trek through dense rainforest, enjoy incredible scenery and discover the Gold Rush ghost town of Dyea. This is the ultimate Alaskan outdoor challenge.
GO FOR GOLD
Step back in time at the museums of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Relive the good old Gold Rush days through interactive exhibits at its Visitor Centre, housed in the restored 19th-century Railway Depot. You can also watch a captivating documentary film detailing the rush for gold in Alaska.
LOCAL CUISINE
Skagway is one of the best places to feast on king crab legs. Hit Skagway Brewing Company for sockeye salmon sandwiches paired with a Blonde Ale made from hand-picked Sitka spruce tree tips. Enjoy Mendenhall Mudd or Klondike Walnut fudge at the Alaska Fudge Company – and then sip a nightcap at Red Onion Saloon, the oldest watering hole in town.
SHOPPING
Skagway’s central historic corridor has its fair share of Gold Rush-era facades that now house souvenir shops. Sprinkled amongst them are galleries selling local artisanal paintings, carvings, pottery, woodworks and jewellery. You’ll know it’s authentic if it has the 'Made in Skagway' logo.
INSIDER TIP
For USD 5 you can ride the S.M.A.R.T. Bus around town all day long.
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
MORE THRILLS THAN CHILLS
If you want to hang in Icy Strait Point, you’re going to have to get a little wild. Go whale watching in Point Adolphus and sea lion spotting . Or gear up to go soaring over mountain forests on the world’s longest zip line. Life here is all about the thrill factor.
If you want to hang in Icy Strait Point, you’re going to have to get a little wild. Go whale watching in Point Adolphus and sea lion spotting . Or gear up to go soaring over mountain forests on the world’s longest zip line. Life here is all about the thrill factor.
in Icy Strait Point
SCENIC SOARING
Brave the ZipRider®, the world’s longest zip line, and enjoy amazing views of the forest as you race from a mountain peak at 60 miles per hour.
GO WHALE WATCHING
See the amazing humpback whales that call the waters of Icy Strait Point their home. You might even catch them bubble net feeding!
CULTURE TRIP
Watch members of the Huna Tlingit Dancers troupe tell the story of their tribal heritage through song and dance at the Native Heritage Center Theater.
LOCAL CUISINE
Hearty and rich, Alaska cuisine is made to hit the spot. Most meals spotlight local fish or caribou, and Dungeness crab when it’s in season. For a real Alaska speciality, head to the Cookhouse Restaurant and try the reindeer chilli or the Alaska Blue Burger, made with reindeer meat, blue cheese and merlot steak sauce.
SHOPPING
You’ll find plenty of authentic Alaska gifts just a quick stroll from the dock at the historic Cannery Shops. Look for jewellery made from fine gold nuggets, handcrafted objects and warm winter fashions.
Ketchikan, Alaska
CATCH THRILLS AT KETCHIKAN
Dubbed the tinned salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan is rich in both fishing and culture. You’ll find more totem poles here than anywhere else in the world, and a native spirit kept alive by three tribes of Northwest Coastal People. For some outdoor thrills, venture into the surrounding Tongass National Forest – the largest in the United States.
Dubbed the tinned salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan is rich in both fishing and culture. You’ll find more totem poles here than anywhere else in the world, and a native spirit kept alive by three tribes of Northwest Coastal People. For some outdoor thrills, venture into the surrounding Tongass National Forest – the largest in the United States.
in Ketchikan
TOTEM TIME
Ketchikan has more totem poles than anywhere in the world. And just south of the central area at Saxman Native Village you’ll find a nice collection of finely carved and decorated totems – all authentic replicas – plus a replica clan house.
WILDERNESS WANDERING
If you’re craving natural thrills, venture past the town limits into Tongass National Forest. The largest national forest in the US, it’s a great place to spot local wildlife like deer, seals – even black bears and bald eagles.
LORD OF THE FJORD
If you really want to experience Alaska’s dramatic landscape, visit Misty Fjords National Monument. It’s 332 square metres of rock walls, towering trees, sea cliffs and dramatic fjords.
LOCAL CUISINE
Ketchikan isn’t called the tinned salmon capital of the world for nothing. Seafood is incorporated in all sorts of dishes, from chowders and omelettes to sandwiches and burgers. You’ll find plenty of American staples, but for a taste of the local culture, try some traditional native foods like beach asparagus or seaweed. And for a pick-me-up, have a cup of locally roasted Raven’s Brew Coffee.
SHOPPING
The pier is home to speciality shops, galleries and boutiques. But be sure to wander around central Ketchikan for local finds like authentic Alaskan art, native crafts, furs and jewellery.
INSIDER TIP
You can pick up useful maps and brochures at the Ketchikan Visitors Center, located on the dock at Berth 2.
Inside Passage
COASTAL BRITISH COLUMBIA
Your ship offers the perfect platform for viewing British Columbia’s Inside Passage. This archipelago spans 25,000 miles from Seattle to Prince Rupert near the Alaskan border. Here you’ll ply calm waters sheltered between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island. Along the way catch a glimpse of breathtakingly rugged scenery, plus staggering wildlife like salmon sharks, white spirit bears and millions of seabirds.
Your ship offers the perfect platform for viewing British Columbia’s Inside Passage. This archipelago spans 25,000 miles from Seattle to Prince Rupert near the Alaskan border. Here you’ll ply calm waters sheltered between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island. Along the way catch a glimpse of breathtakingly rugged scenery, plus staggering wildlife like salmon sharks, white spirit bears and millions of seabirds.
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UNSPOILED BACKDROP
Discover a wide range of landscapes and native wildlife without leaving the ship. See glacial valleys speckled with evergreens and powerful waterfalls plunging towards the sea. Watch bald eagles soar overhead and porpoises playing in the ship’s wake. This is British Columbia in all its raw, pure glory.
ADVENTURE MAZE
British Columbia’s Inside Passage is dappled with forested islands and nature reserves. Explore the southern portion, passing Vancouver Island’s remote villages and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. To the north, the Great Bear Rainforest is home to grizzlies, while the peaks lining Grenville Channel reach 1,066 metres above sea level.
Vancouver, British Columbia
CHARMER
Kick off the afternoon lunching on xiaolongbao buns in Chinatown. Then explore the city’s cultural offerings at the Bill Reid Gallery or Vancouver Art Gallery. Get into some active adventure, whether it’s water-biking False Creek or mountain-biking the North Shore. Evenings are best spent dining and drinking in Yaletown’s hip warehouse district.
Kick off the afternoon lunching on xiaolongbao buns in Chinatown. Then explore the city’s cultural offerings at the Bill Reid Gallery or Vancouver Art Gallery. Get into some active adventure, whether it’s water-biking False Creek or mountain-biking the North Shore. Evenings are best spent dining and drinking in Yaletown’s hip warehouse district.
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BUBBLING WITH ADVENTURE
Walk the cobbled streets of Gastown, admiring 20th-century brick buildings and taking a selfie with the whistling Steam Clock. Explore Maple Tree Square, site of ‘Gassy Jack’ Deighton’s first tavern, and then stroll under the elaborate Chinatown Millennium Gate. Eat Asian delights – or escape the bustle amid Dr Su Yat-Sen’s peaceful gardens.
FULL OF FRESH AIR
Breathe in the 1,000-acre greenspace of Stanley Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America. Hike along the red cedar forest trails, relax beachside, take a horse-drawn carriage ride,or view the Brockton Point totem poles. Then walk along the Seawall, with the city centre skyline as your backdrop.
COLONIAL CHARISMA
Take a scenic ferry ride to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Get lost in the romance of its English-inspired traditions with a proper afternoon tea at the Empress hotel. Wander Butchart Gardens’ gorgeous topiaries and admire Craigdarroch Castle’s Victorian architecture. Victoria Public Market is an excellent dining and shopping spot.
LOCAL CUISINE
Vancouver’s cultural diversity is the key ingredient to its unique culinary scene. Dozens of food trucks, street food stalls and farmers’ markets offer something for every taste. Farm-to-table dishes feature Fraser Valley duck and spot prawns. Enjoy an assortment of Asian cuisine, from Chinese dim sum to Japanese ramen. Then sip Okanagan Valley wine or Granville Island beer from Canada’s first micro-brewery.
SHOPPING
Head to Robson Street for mainstream chain stores, or hit the quirky indie shops of Gastown, Main Street and Commercial Drive. Lonsdale Quay Market is home to 80 unique shops, while Granville Island’s art studios sell First Nations carvings and jewellery – plus its public market is known for gourmet goods.
INSIDER TIP
The Seabus runs every 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver and offers fantastic skyline views.
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