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13 Night Alaska and British Columbia Cruise and Land Tour from Anchorage

Ship: Roald Amundsen

Cruise Line: Hurtigruten Cruise Line

Sailed: Friday, Jun 21, 2024 from Anchorage, United States

Ended: Thursday, Jul 4, 2024

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jun 21, 2024 departure of the Roald Amundsen. If Hurtigruten Cruise Line modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - Jun 21, 2024

Anchorage, United States

Explore Alaska's biggest city. Your Alaskan adventure starts with an overnight stay in Anchorage, a city with plenty of restaurants, galleries, and shops. The Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center give you a taste of local culture. If you prefer the open air, why not visit the flowering Town Square Park, or go salmon fishing in Ship Creek. To get the most out of your stay, consider joining the optional Pre-Program to the incredible Denali National Park, home to North America's highest peak and a huge range of Alaskan wildlife.

Day 2 - Saturday - Jun 22, 2024

Anchorage, United States

Bus Travel

Cruise Begins

Seward, United States

Enjoy a drive through spectacular scenery. After breakfast, you'll enjoy a scenic drive to Seward. Our route goes through the Kenai Peninsula, considered by Alaskans and visitors alike to be some of the world's most awe-inspiring backcountry scenery. The transfer will take you through this stunning scenery as we wend our way to the Pacific coast where our expedition ship awaits. Our embarkation point, Seward, is the only deep-water ice-free port with road, rail, and air connections to Alaska's interior. Once you board MS Roald Amundsen, locate your cabin and explore this spacious and comfortable expedition ship which will be your home for almost two weeks.

Day 3 - Sunday - Jun 23, 2024

College Fjord, United States

Get ready to experience nature's raw power. Today we visit College Fjord, which features five tidewater glaciers and five valley glaciers, as well as a dozen other types. The 1899 Harriman expedition team, which charted the fjord, named the glaciers after their alma maters, including Vassar, Harvard, and Yale. Princeton is missing, apparently a deliberate snub. We'll get as close to the glaciers as we safely can, taking our small expedition boats into the fjord or even exploring by kayak if conditions permit. From the water, you might catch sight of humpback whales, bald eagles, otters, and sea lions, all of which inhabit this icy wilderness.

Day 4 - Monday - Jun 24, 2024

Icy Bay, United States

Spot wildlife in these glacier-fed waters. Today is an exploration day in Icy Bay. Three glaciers - Guyot, Yahtse, and Tyndall - regularly calve into this bay. If conditions allow, you'll explore in the small expedition boats or by kayak, immersing you in the remarkable beauty of this icy landscape. Wildlife abounds in the Gulf of Alaska, offering unrivaled photography opportunities. Humpback whales, orcas, Steller sea lions, sea otters, and harbor seals lazing on floating chunks of ice are often seen in these waters.

Day 5 - Tuesday - Jun 25, 2024

Point Adolphus, United States

William Henry Bay, Alaska

See ancient forests, wildlife, and whales. In the morning, we'll pass by Point Adolphus, located on the northern tip of Chichagof Island across from Glacier Bay National Park. The nutrient-rich waters are known for attracting humpback whales and other marine life, so be sure to get out on deck and have your camera ready. William Henry Bay lies south of Haines at the edge of the Chilkat Range mountains, and is home to brown bears, black bears, and moose. Under the watchful eye of an expert local guide, we'll drop anchor here and explore the shores lined with old-growth forest.

Day 6 - Wednesday - Jun 26, 2024

Haines, United States

Discover an artistic heritage in the 'Valley of the Eagles'. Near the head of the Lynn Canal lies the frontier town of Haines, which was originally home to the Chilkat Tlingit people. They are renowned for their weaving skills, with mountain goat fur and cedar bark woven into intricate designs, and here, you'll see excellent examples of their work. Haines has a flourishing art scene, with galleries and workshops showcasing totem carvings, silverwork, and sculptures. Taking home some Alaskan arts and crafts is a great way to support local creators. The beautiful landscapes here are also ideal for hiking and wildlife spotting.

Day 7 - Thursday - Jun 27, 2024

Tracy Arm Fjord, United States

See the lesser-known gems of Holkham Bay. Holkham Bay is home to two beautiful fjords - Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm. Your captain will decide which offers better exploration options on the day. At the end of each fjord, fresh icebergs calve from the glaciers against a stunning backdrop of rocky cliffs. This area is a breeding ground for harbor seals, who are often seen on the floating ice. You might also see whales, bears, and mountain goats.

Day 8 - Friday - Jun 28, 2024

Sitka, United States

Take in Sitka's views and unique mix of cultures. Surrounded by Tongass National Forest, Sitka is only accessible by sea or air. Get out on deck for stunning views of the Sisters Mountains and Mount Edgecumbe volcano. Inhabited by the Tlingit people for 10,000 years, the town was settled by Russian explorers around the turn of the 19th century before being sold to the United States after Russia lost the Crimean War. Today, Sitka has roots in all three cultures. A visit to the Russian Orthodox cathedral and Russian Bishop's House is recommended. Admire ornate Haida and Tlingit totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park and enjoy a walking trail through the forest to the ocean.

Day 9 - Saturday - Jun 29, 2024

Coastal Navigation, United States

Discover Southeast Alaska's magical waterways. Explore Alaska in true expedition style on today's exploration day in this magical corner of the Inside Passage. Conditions permitting, we may take to the water in our small expedition boats, and seek out secluded coves, iceberg-filled bays, and thickly forested shorelines. Try and catch a glimpse of some of Alaska's most iconic wildlife, including bald eagles, pigeon guillemots, otters, whales, and even bears, if luck is on our side.

Day 10 - Sunday - Jun 30, 2024

Wrangell, United States

Visit one of Alaska's oldest harbor towns. We continue cruising the Alaskan islands towards Wrangell. Only a mile out of town, Petroglyph Beach is where you'll see ancient rock carvings among the sand. Visit the local museum to learn more about Wrangell's fascinating past. Now part of the United States, it was once governed by Britain, Russia, and the Tlingit people. Cross to Shakes Island, where the Chief Shakes Tribal House and totem poles tell the story of the Indigenous Tlingit people. Hikers will enjoy the nature trails, surrounded by alluring scenery at the mouth of Stikine River, and the foot of Mount Dewey at the edge of the rainforest.

Day 11 - Monday - Jul 1, 2024

Misty Fjord, Alaska, United States

Revel in a wilderness where wildlife thrives. Part of the Tongass National Forest, Misty Fjords are a pristine wilderness of evergreens, waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks. The revered naturalist writer John Muir described the area as one of the most beautiful places he'd ever seen. Weather permitting, you'll join the Expedition Team to tour Misty Fjords in the small expedition boats, or take kayaks out. Misty Fjords are rich in wildlife. You'll scan for mountain goats, bears, and moose as you explore. The waters are home to Pacific salmon, otters, sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, and Dall's porpoises. Skywards, you might spot herons and bald eagles.

Day 12 - Tuesday - Jul 2, 2024

Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States

See sublime scenery as we sail the Inside Passage. The Inside Passage coastal route takes us through the great North American Pacific Fjordland, a protected stretch of water over 930 miles long. Unlike other cruises which pass through at night, you'll be able to view the sublime scenery in all its glory during the day. Our smaller expedition ship allows us to reach areas that larger vessels can't, meaning you'll get to explore lesser-traveled channels with breathtaking scenery. Keep your cameras and binoculars at the ready to catch sight of dolphins, porpoises, orcas, and humpback whales.

Day 13 - Wednesday - Jul 3, 2024

Alert Bay, Canada

Receive a warm welcome in Alert Bay. We arrive at Alert Bay, a scenic village on Cormorant Island, north of Vancouver Island. Here we'll have the opportunity to meet and learn from the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations community - to be welcomed by them is a real privilege. At the U'Mista Cultural Center, you'll see elaborate totem poles, paintings, carvings, ceremonial masks, and other meaningful artifacts. The island's sheltered waters attract a huge array of wildlife - the yellow-billed loon, with its distinctive speckled back, is a particular highlight. Keep an eye out for orcas and humpback whales close to shore.

Day 14 - Thursday - Jul 4, 2024

Vancouver, Canada

Disembark in British Columbia's iconic city. Your expedition cruise ends in Vancouver, a beautiful city at the foot of the Rockies. Visit Gastown, the city's oldest neighborhood, and climb Vancouver Lookout for a citywide view overlooking neon-lit Granville Street, the West End beaches, and the towering cedars of Stanley Park. Vancouver has a flavor all its own - and so does its global cuisine. Before your onward journey, consider dining out in Chinatown, Punjabi Market, or Little Italy for a taste of the city's buzzing atmosphere.