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Wild Shores & Endless Ice Alaska Luxury Cruise

  • 30 July 2027
  • 7 Nights
  • From 4,900 Per Person
  • Explora III

Take a journey along Wild Shores and Endless Ice on this Alaska luxury cruise sailing from Vancouver and taking you to breathtaking ports.

Before departing, enjoy Vancouver’s perfectly picturesque setting that makes it a popular filming location with old growth cedar forests, mountains covering 75% and two-thirds of Canada’s bird species and land mammals. In Ketchikan, step back into thousands years of history and discover a landscape that is alive beneath our feet and find moose and mountain goats, brown bears and black-tailed deer; a micro world that reminds us what it is to be wild and free. 

Tucked into the scalloped coast of remote Prince Wales Island, Klawock is where migratory salmon come to gorge on herring and birds flock to the enormous Tongass forest. Wildlife, water, and fishing is highly significant to the Tlingit culture. Prepare yourself to experience a spectacular sight of wildlife and nature scenery from Sitka’s spectacular volcanoes, mountain forests, islands and glaciers.

The encircling mountains and thundering waterfalls give Valdez the moniker of the ‘Switzerland of Alaska’. Experience rafting through the Lowe River or paddle alongside puffins. On your last stop of this incredible Alaska Luxury cruise with Explora Journeys, Steward welcomes you with a masterpiece of icefields and glacial waterfalls.

*Please note offers are subject to availability, cabin and flight options can vary at short notice.

Speak to our JWT Cruise team now to join the journey along Wild Shores and Endless Ice Alaska Luxury Cruise aboard the stunning Explora III.

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Wild Shores & Endless Ice Alaska Luxury Cruise

Take a journey along Wild Shores and Endless Ice on this Alaska luxury cruise sailing from Vancouver and taking you to breathtaking ports.

Before departing, enjoy Vancouver’s perfectly picturesque setting that makes it a popular filming location with old growth cedar forests, mountains covering 75% and two-thirds of Canada’s bird species and land mammals. In Ketchikan, step back into thousands years of history and discover a landscape that is alive beneath our feet and find moose and mountain goats, brown bears and black-tailed deer; a micro world that reminds us what it is to be wild and free. 

Tucked into the scalloped coast of remote Prince Wales Island, Klawock is where migratory salmon come to gorge on herring and birds flock to the enormous Tongass forest. Wildlife, water, and fishing is highly significant to the Tlingit culture. Prepare yourself to experience a spectacular sight of wildlife and nature scenery from Sitka’s spectacular volcanoes, mountain forests, islands and glaciers.

The encircling mountains and thundering waterfalls give Valdez the moniker of the ‘Switzerland of Alaska’. Experience rafting through the Lowe River or paddle alongside puffins. On your last stop of this incredible Alaska Luxury cruise with Explora Journeys, Steward welcomes you with a masterpiece of icefields and glacial waterfalls.

*Please note offers are subject to availability, cabin and flight options can vary at short notice.

Speak to our JWT Cruise team now to join the journey along Wild Shores and Endless Ice Alaska Luxury Cruise aboard the stunning Explora III.

Itinerary

A Journey Along Wild Shores & Endless Ice

Alaska Luxury Cruise Itinerary

DAY 1 – Vancouver, Canada

Surrounded by mountains, vibrant Vancouver is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cosmopolitan adventurers alike. Meandering oceanside pathways surround eclectic neighbourhoods – Stanley Park, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown.

DAY 2 – AT SEA

DAY 3 – Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island), United States

First steps lead to the picturesque Creek Street Historic District, where bridges cross creeks teeming with salmon during spawning season. Thrills go far beyond: soar in a seaplane to Misty Fjords National Monument, a seldom‑seen American national treasure with awe‑inspiring topography of sheer walls of granite plunging 3,000 feet into the fjords.

DAY 4 – Klawock, United States

Kayak and canoe islet-dotted waterways and best-protected coastline. Get out with a guide to view wildlife from whales to black bears, Sitka deer, gray wolves, mink and otters. Reel in adventure with a mix of salt and fresh water fishing, making this a serious angler’s must-cast destination.

DAY 5 – Sitka (Baranof Island), United States

Lace up your hiking shoes, for Sitka won’t let you down with its vast wilderness of volcanoes, mountain forests, islands and glaciers. Seek scenic walking trails amongst rocketing Tlingit and Haida totem poles. Flock to the Raptor Center, where eagles, owls, and hawks are restored to health. Kayak Sitka Sound, witness former WWII installations, spy dormant Mount Edgecumbe through percolating clouds, then ponder the peace within the blue-domed St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, where Russia officially handed over the reign of Sitka to the United States.

DAY 6 – Sailing the Hubbard Glacier, United States

Hubbard is considered the mother-of-all tidewater glaciers in North America. Larger than the state of Rhode Island. The marvel is also the most active, with ice chunks regularly sloughing off in massive dimensions. The thunderous roar of cracking ice echoes against a stellar backdrop with five of the ten tallest peaks in America. The most magical moment you’ll ever enjoy on deck.

DAY 7 – Valdez, United States

Witness three glaciers — Valdez, Columbia, Worthington — as they spill their loads of ice directly into super-scenic Prince William Sound. Walk trails that disappear into lush forests; paddle alongside Puffins; go with the flow whilst rafting the chalky blue Lowe River, Valdez has it all. Bears, Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, even Rufous Hummingbirds flock here from as far away as Mexico.

DAY 8 – Seward, United States

Look out for waterspouts and tailfins on sublime sailings in Kenai Fjords National Park, a coastal masterpiece of epic icefields and tufted puffins nesting among shale cliffs. Explore past glacial waterfalls, conquer the heart-pounding trail to Harding Icefield or gentle loop around Exit Glacier. Find breathtaking views of Resurrection Bay, the dramatic fjord of deep, glacial waters and towering cliffs leading up to Seward.

  • 7-Nights aboard Explora III
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences, including In-Suite Dining
  • Unlimited beverages including fine wines, champagne, premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas and soft drinks, available anytime, including in-suite
  • One in-suite welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
  • One in-suite bottle of wine and one in-suite bottle of spirit of your preference on arrival
  • Access to Ocean Wellness – The Spa thermal area
  • Group wellness, fitness and mindfulness activities
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Authentic and intuitive service from our team of hospitality experts
  • Onboard gratuities
  • Shuttle services from port to city centre (where required / available)
  • Subject to availability
  • T&C’s apply

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