Alaska and British Columbia

Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands | Northbound

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Cruise Overview

Alaska Cruise | Alaska and British Columbia – Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands (Northbound) 2025 & 2027

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.  

Join us as we attempt to land at the rarely visited islands of St Paul and St Matthew; places of rare wildlife, isolated scenery, and forgotten history. 

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 south. 

Discover a living history  

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

Departures

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Available Dates

2025

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Itinerary

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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

Glaciers of Icy Bay

Day 7

Across the Gulf of Alaska

Day 8

Kodiak's brown bears

Day 9

Brown bears in Katmai

Day 10

Remote bays of the Alaska Peninsula

Day 11

The ghost town of Unga

Day 12

Discover Dutch Harbor

Day 13

Learning and leisure

Day 14

No place like Nome

Day 18

Scenic Seattle

Day 19

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
  • Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
  • A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
  • Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
  • 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 our knowledgeable Expedition Team
  • Use of our Science Centre, including the library and advanced biological and geological equipment
  • 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
  • Daily briefing with the Expedition Team about the plans for the next day

Landing Activities

  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles and other necessary equipment for activities. Your HX travel documents will have a recommended packing list.
  • Expedition photographer 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 times, an additional overnight might be needed (not included)

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 

Excursions & Activities

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Excursions

Pre-post programmes

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

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