Humpback whale, Prince William Sound. Along the way, we explore the rich diversity of Alaskan wildlife from whales and orcas to bears, sea otters, seals and sea lions as we emerge into the realm of the greatest wilderness.
Photo: Kaitlin Thoresen
Sail with MS Roald Amundsen into the Tracy Arm Fjord and explore the last frontier - Alaska.
Sail with MS Roald Amundsen into the Tracy Arm Fjord and explore the last frontier - Alaska.

Alaska, British Columbia – Wilderness, Glaciers and Culture (Northbound)

Duration: 14 days
Ship: MS Roald Amundsen

Departure:
8 July 2020

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Venture through Disenchantment Bay to see the spectacular Hubbard Glacier. We hope to spot Brown bears on this voyage, particularly in Kinak Bay in beautiful Katmai National Park.
Venture through Disenchantment Bay to see the spectacular Hubbard Glacier. We hope to spot Brown bears on this voyage, particularly in Kinak Bay in beautiful Katmai National Park.
Photo: NPS Photo

Alaska, British Columbia – Wilderness, Glaciers and Culture (Northbound)

Duration: 14 days
Ship: MS Roald Amundsen

Departure:
8 July 2020

Price from : £ 4239 per person

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Humpback whale, Prince William Sound. Along the way, we explore the rich diversity of Alaskan wildlife from whales and orcas to bears, sea otters, seals and sea lions as we emerge into the realm of the greatest wilderness.
Humpback whale, Prince William Sound. Along the way, we explore the rich diversity of Alaskan wildlife from whales and orcas to bears, sea otters, seals and sea lions as we emerge into the realm of the greatest wilderness.
Photo: Kaitlin Thoresen
This journey takes you to the most scenic fjords and glaciers in the Alaskan wilderness. Experience Misty Fjords with endless waterfalls and Tracy Arm Fjord with the bluest glaciers you will see. Explore the northernmost rainforest in the world and spot wildlife. Visit Alaska’s Hubbard Glacier and explore beautiful Prince William Sound.
  • Discover Southeast Alaska, Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound in one voyage
  • Enjoy sailing into beautiful and picturesque Prince William Sound
  • See many of the most famous Alaskan glaciers
  • Scout for wildlife from whales, seals and sea birds to bears and otters
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Itinerary

Hurtigruten offers unique expedition cruises to some of the most remote and pristine waters of the world. As with all expeditions; nature prevails. Weather, ice and sea conditions set the final framework for all Hurtigruten’s operations. Safety and unparalleled guest experiences are at all times our top priorities. All our indicative itineraries are continuously evaluated for adaptions, whether this is due to constraints the elements unexpectedly present – or exciting possibilities nature and wildlife offer. That is why we call it an expedition.
Day 1
Vancouver - Embarkation - Full day
Start of the Expedition
View of the West End, Vancouver, with beautiful waterfront parks.
View of the West End, Vancouver, with beautiful waterfront parks.

Vibrant Vancouver boasts waterfront parks, nearby mountains with hiking trails in summer and skiing in winter, multitudes of cafes, shops, galleries, museums, and a diversity of cultural neighbourhoods to explore.   

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View of the West End, Vancouver, with beautiful waterfront parks.
View of the West End, Vancouver, with beautiful waterfront parks.
Meet the Orcas (killer whales) in Alaska.
Meet the Orcas (killer whales) in Alaska.
Photo: Christopher Michel
Day 2
At sea
Cruising Through British Columbia
Meet the Orcas (killer whales) in Alaska.
Meet the Orcas (killer whales) in Alaska.
Photo: Christopher Michel

We sail north to Alaska through the narrow weaving channels and straits of Canada’s Inside Passage. Be on the lookout for dolphins, porpoise, orcas, and whales that frequent the protected inland waters.

Join our Expedition Team for fascinating lectures, spend time relaxing on board or meeting your fellow travellers.

Day 3
Ketchikan, Alaska - Full day
Gateway to Alaska
Antique boardwalk, Ketchikan Creek Street, Alaska.
Antique boardwalk, Ketchikan Creek Street, Alaska.
Photo: Bernard Spragg

Ketchikan is known as the `Salmon capital of the world´. A true frontier town, it is surrounded by towering mountains and hosts colourful houses on stilts from the gold rush era lining the river banks. The city also holds one of the largest collections of standing totem poles and has strong ties to Tlingit culture.

Antique boardwalk, Ketchikan Creek Street, Alaska.
Antique boardwalk, Ketchikan Creek Street, Alaska.
Photo: Bernard Spragg
Sign welcoming you to Ketchikan, Akaska’s first city.
Sign welcoming you to Ketchikan, Akaska’s first city.
Photo: Greyloch
Inlet in the Misty Fiords National Monument.
Inlet in the Misty Fiords National Monument.
Photo: Zarxos
Misty Fjords National Monument, the largest wilderness area in Southeast Alaska.
Misty Fjords National Monument, the largest wilderness area in Southeast Alaska.
Photo: Kathryn Burke
Day 4
Misty Fjords National Monument - Full day
Unspoiled Wilderness
Inlet in the Misty Fiords National Monument.
Inlet in the Misty Fiords National Monument.
Photo: Zarxos

Misty Fjords National Monument is a realm of thick evergreen rainforests, granite cliffs adorned by strings of waterfalls, mountain rivers and wetlands along the coast, often with milky fog filling the bays and coves. Quiet and tranquil, this magical place will show you the serenity of the Alaskan soul.

Day 5
Wrangell - Full day
The Soul of Alaska
Wrangell Town, one of the oldest island towns in Alaska.
Wrangell Town, one of the oldest island towns in Alaska.
Photo: Rob Wynne

One of the oldest island towns in Alaska, Wrangell has been governed by four different nations – Tlingit, Russia, Britain and the United States. Numerous petroglyphs on the beach and moss-covered totem poles are remnants of the distant past of this area. Outside of the main cruise ship routes, nowadays it remains a simple fishing town.

Wrangell Town, one of the oldest island towns in Alaska.
Wrangell Town, one of the oldest island towns in Alaska.
Photo: Rob Wynne
Seals in the Harbour of Wrangell.
Seals in the Harbour of Wrangell.
Photo: Andrew E. Russell
Sunset view of the sea and islands outside Sitka.
Sunset view of the sea and islands outside Sitka.
Photo: Joseph
A Russian cathedral in Sitka, former capital of Russian Alaska.
A Russian cathedral in Sitka, former capital of Russian Alaska.
Photo: Barek
Sitka streets featuring ornate totem poles.
Sitka streets featuring ornate totem poles.
Photo: Jim Gove
Day 6
Sitka - Full day
Sitka, Town of Many Stories
A Russian cathedral in Sitka, former capital of Russian Alaska.
A Russian cathedral in Sitka, former capital of Russian Alaska.
Photo: Barek

Sitka has beautiful scenery with snowcapped mountains, small islands, rich wildlife all around, and even a volcano in sight. A former capital of Russian Alaska, the town has historic streets featuring a Russian Cathedral and ornate totem poles.

Day 7
Petersburg - Full day
Little Norway in Alaska
Petersburg is nicknamed `Little Norway´.
Petersburg is nicknamed `Little Norway´.
Photo: Gillfoto

Nicknamed `Little Norway´, rarely-visited Petersburg is a thriving fishing village with a strong Norwegian heritage, scenery that will take your breath away and an abundance of marine life all around. Proud of their Scandinavian roots, local residents even celebrate Norwegian holidays, and the heart of the community is the Sons of Norway Hall.

Petersburg is nicknamed `Little Norway´.
Petersburg is nicknamed `Little Norway´.
Photo: Gillfoto
Rarely-visited Petersburg, a fishing village set in amazing scenery.
Rarely-visited Petersburg, a fishing village set in amazing scenery.
Photo: Dankarl
The dock of Icy Strait Point.
The dock of Icy Strait Point.
Photo: Bernard Spragg
Icy Strait Point, a tourist destination near Hoonah, Alaska.
Icy Strait Point, a tourist destination near Hoonah, Alaska.
Photo: Joseph
Icy Strait Point is a native settlement of the Huna Tlingit culture.
Icy Strait Point is a native settlement of the Huna Tlingit culture.
Photo: Moira Dunworth
Day 8
Icy Strait Point - Full day
In the Tlingit Land
Icy Strait Point, a tourist destination near Hoonah, Alaska.
Icy Strait Point, a tourist destination near Hoonah, Alaska.
Photo: Joseph

Land of the Tlingit people, Icy Strait Point offers a glimpse into a life of native settlement. Houses adorned with intricate carvings, totem poles displaying stories of the clans, cafes, shops, and museum displays create a welcoming and historic town for your visit.

Day 9
Haines - Full day
Art in the Wilderness
Haines, a town framed by glaciers and mountains.
Haines, a town framed by glaciers and mountains.
Photo: Magnus Manske

Framed by mountains, Haines was the home of the Chilkat Tlingit people for centuries, before Europeans arrived in the late 19th century, followed by gold rush settlers. Known for its community of artists in modern times, Haines remains at heart a small Alaskan town at the edge of wilderness.

Haines, a town framed by glaciers and mountains.
Haines, a town framed by glaciers and mountains.
Photo: Magnus Manske
Bald Eagle resting on a pole.
Bald Eagle resting on a pole.
Photo: Mary Lynn Stephenson
Beautiful view of Tracy Arm Fjord, an unforgettable part of Alaska.
Beautiful view of Tracy Arm Fjord, an unforgettable part of Alaska.
Photo: Michelle Maria
Study the intricate shapes of icebergs in the water.
Study the intricate shapes of icebergs in the water.
Photo: Peter Mulligan
Mountain goats on towering cliffsides near the Tracy and Endicott Arm fjords.
Mountain goats on towering cliffsides near the Tracy and Endicott Arm fjords.
Photo: Gregory Smith
Day 10
Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm
Alaskan Fjords
Study the intricate shapes of icebergs in the water.
Study the intricate shapes of icebergs in the water.
Photo: Peter Mulligan

True gems of Southeast Alaska, Tracy and Endicott Arm Fjords feature lush greenery and steep valleys as well as intricate icebergs in the water, calved from the radiant blue glaciers at the end of the fjords. These fjord areas are also home to mountain goats and harbour seals.

Day 11
Gulf of Alaska / Hubbard Glacier - At Sea - Half day
Largest Tidewater Glacier
Hubbard Glacier in Disenchantment bay framed by mountains.
Hubbard Glacier in Disenchantment bay framed by mountains.
Photo: NPS Photo

At 76 miles (120 km) long and almost 7 miles (11 km) wide, Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. Framed by the amphitheater of snowcapped mountains, it sits at the end of Disenchantment Bay like a sleeping giant. With icebergs and brash ice in the bay, the scenery is simply breathtaking!

Hubbard Glacier in Disenchantment bay framed by mountains.
Hubbard Glacier in Disenchantment bay framed by mountains.
Photo: NPS Photo
Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America.
Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America.
Photo: Bernard Spragg
Sail into the rarely-visited College Fjord and its collection of glaciers.
Sail into the rarely-visited College Fjord and its collection of glaciers.
Photo: Kimberley Vardeman
A colony of Sea lions
A colony of Sea lions
Photo: Andreas Kalvig Anderson
Day 12
College Fjord / Prince William Sound - Half day
Glacial Wonderland
Sail into the rarely-visited College Fjord and its collection of glaciers.
Sail into the rarely-visited College Fjord and its collection of glaciers.
Photo: Kimberley Vardeman

A true expedition day and a rare treat to explore the less-visited College Fjord with its impressive collection of glaciers. This is a natural wonderland where ice and forests meet, and home to five tidewater glaciers, five larger valley glaciers and a dozen smaller glaciers, all named after famous East Coast colleges.

Day 13
Seward / Anchorage - Disembarkation - Hotel
Historic Seward
Seward, Alaska, where coastal life meets epic wilderness.
Seward, Alaska, where coastal life meets epic wilderness.
Photo: Murray Foubister

In 1793, Alexander Baranov established a trading post in Resurrection Bay. Nowadays largely a fishing town, Seward welcomes you with mountain trails right from town, glaciers nearby and a beautiful coastal setting.

After disembarkation we transfer you through an amazing scenery to Anchorage for an overnight stay.

Seward, Alaska, where coastal life meets epic wilderness.
Seward, Alaska, where coastal life meets epic wilderness.
Photo: Murray Foubister
Today, Seward is largely a fishing town.
Today, Seward is largely a fishing town.
Photo: Murray Foubister
View of a glacier near Anchorage.
View of a glacier near Anchorage.
Photo: Forest Service Alaska Region
City view of Anchorage by night.
City view of Anchorage by night.
Photo: Dennis Krymski
Day 14
Anchorage
End of the Expedition
View of a glacier near Anchorage.
View of a glacier near Anchorage.
Photo: Forest Service Alaska Region

We recommend extending your stay in this intriguing frontier city before flying home.

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What's included

Included in your voyage

  • Hurtigruten Expedition Cruise in cabin grade of your choice
  • Transfer from ship in Seward to hotel in Anchorage
  • One overnight in Anchorage after the voyage incl. breakfast

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN ADVENTURE

  • A rich programme of included activities on all voyages designed to immerse you in the destinations you visit, including onshore exploration with the Expedition Team  
  • Professional English-speaking Expedition Team - an international handpicked team of highly educated experts of various academic fields with profound knowledge of the region we sail in  
  • Complimentary wind- and water-resistant jacket
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and equipment needed for optional and included activities 

ENGAGING ONBOARD ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATION

  • In-depth lectures on science, history, biology, geography, geology or culture that provide context to your voyage and help you understand the destinations you will experience  
  • Explorer Science programme, with educational and Citizen Science activities that let you learn about the sights you’ll see while contributing to research
  •  Introduction photo lecture, camera adjustment and tips & tricks, photo and film footage from the voyage shared in an Expedition Logbook
  • Casual opportunities to engage with the Expedition Team and other guests, including a welcome event, daily gatheringsto recap the day and prepare for the day to come
  • Opportunities to dine and interact with the Expedition Team and officers  
  • Destination-focused onboard library  
  • Port presentations providing destination insight
  • A farewell event  

PREMIUM ONBOARD COMFORT

  • All meals including beverages (ship beer and wine, sodas and mineral water in all restaurants)
  • Coffee and tea included throughout the day
  • Early riser and afternoon treat offered in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Fredheim restaurant meals included 
  • A la carte restaurant (only for suite guests) 
  • Gym, hot tubs and panoramic sauna
  • Rejuvenating wellness areas with separate treatment rooms, infinity pool, outdoor gym, running track 
  • Free Wi-fi on board for all guests. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
  • No gratuities expected   

Not included in your voyage

  • International flights  
  • Optional shore excursions with our local partners 
  • Optional small-group adventures with our Expedition Team such as kayaking (availability pending weather conditions and safety)
  • Travel insurance
  • Luggage handling  

Notes

  • Visa for USA (ESTA) and Canada (ETA) - for details please see Visa information in our Entry requirements
The corner suite has a large balcony with a private hot tub.
The corner suite has a large balcony with a private hot tub.
Relax in the outdoor infinity pool and hot tubs on deck after a day of activities.
Relax in the outdoor infinity pool and hot tubs on deck after a day of activities.

Your ship

MS Roald Amundsen

Year built 2019
Ship yard Kleven Yards
Passenger capacity 530
Gross tonnage 20 889 T
Length 140
Speed 15 knots

In 2019, Hurtigruten will add a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.

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The science center is at the very core of your on-board experience. Packed with state of the art equipment, the edutainment area will give you a deeper understanding of your destination.
The science center is at the very core of your on-board experience. Packed with state of the art equipment, the edutainment area will give you a deeper understanding of your destination.

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