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Alaska and British Columbia

Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands (Northbound)

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20 days
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Cruise Overview

Alaska and British Columbia – Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands (Northbound) 2026/27

Explore Alaska’s rugged coastline and the remote Aleutian Islands on this expedition cruise from Vancouver to Nome.  

Scout for bears in Katmai National Park and on Kodiak Island, and look out for whales, seals, sea otters and rare birds such as the Red-legged Kittiwake.  

Discover wildlife havens, untouched scenery and fascinating history at the rarely visited, isolated islands of St Paul and St Matthew. 

Wild Pacific coastal beauty 

Discover the pristine beauty of Alaska’s rugged coast, as well as Canada’s Inside Passage and the Aleutian Islands. In Misty Fjords National Monument and on remote islands you’ll see where nature reigns free. As we go, keep an eye out for brown bears on Kodiak Island and in Katmai National Park, and scout for whales, fur seals and birds including Bald Eagles and rarities like the Kittlitz’s Murrelet as we voyage north. 

Discover a living history  

Meet people belonging to Indigenous Łingít and Unangan cultures, hunt for petroglyphs in Wrangell and follow in the footsteps of gold prospectors and explorers on your expedition cruise. Visit the picturesque ghost town of Unga and uncover ancient stories on mossy totem poles at Chief Shakes Tribal House, and go home with a profound sense of knowing the culture, ecology and history of this beautiful region.

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2024
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Itinerary

We'll help you plan where to go, when to visit and how long to stay

A taste of Vancouver

Day 1

Your expedition begins

Day 2

Canada's Inside Passage

Day 3

Unspoiled Misty Fjords

Day 4

Wrangell's petroglyphs

Day 5

Blended cultures of Sitka

Day 6

Icy Strait expedition day

Day 7

Glaciers of Icy Bay

Day 8

Across the Gulf of Alaska

Day 9

Kodiak's brown bears

Day 10

Brown bears in Katmai

Day 11

Remote bays of the Alaska Peninsula

Day 12

The ghost town of Unga

Day 13

Discover Dutch Harbor

Day 14

Learning and leisure

Day 15

Unangan life in St Paul

Day 16

Wild St Matthew

Day 17

Crossing the Bering Sea

Day 18

No place like Nome

Day 19

Scenic Seattle

Day 20

What's included

Flights

  • Flight in economy class from Nome to Seattle after the expedition cruise

Transfers

  • Transfer from the hotel to the ship in Vancouver, including city tour, before the expedition cruise
  • Transfer from the ship to the airport in Nome after the expedition cruise
  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Seattle after the expedition cruise

Hotel

  • Overnight in Vancouver, including breakfast, before the expedition cruise
  • Overnight in Seattle, including breakfast, after the expedition cruise

Expedition Cruise

  • A stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)
  • All day coffee, tea and soft drinks
  • Meals and take-away available throughout the day during Fredheim restaurant opening hours
  • Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
  • A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
  • A polar expedition jacket, a backpack, or another piece of HX kit
  • Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported
  • Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
  • Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated
  • Range of included activities 

Onboard Activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Full access to the ship’s Science Centre
  • Citizen Science Programme allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research 
  • Professional onboard photographer gives tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
  • Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Landing Activities

  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
  • Expedition photographers on hand to assist you

Notes

  • All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions 
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change 
  • Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • Depending on your flight departure from Anchorage an overnight might be needed 

What's not included

  • International flights 

  • Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings 

  • 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 

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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