Day 1: Fly Auckland to Seattle, Washington, USA
Day 2: Seattle, Washington, USA
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
Tiny Ketchikan is just three miles long and three blocks wide, but here you can be sure to find Alaska’s busiest waterfront buzzing with boat planes, fishing boats, pleasure craft, and busy fishermen.
Day 5: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA (Scenic Cruising)
There’s so much to take in on a Glacier Bay National Park cruise, it’s hard to know where to begin. Towering mountains, gargantuan icebergs and majestic glaciers stretch as far as the eye can see, disappearing onto the horizon in every direction. It’s a thrilling sight to experience from the deck of a cruise ship, or snuggled under a blanket in the warmth of your stateroom balcony, as you silently watch the world go by.
Day 6: Skagway, Alaska, USA
Gateway to the Klondike, with highlights including White Summit Pass and the cable Yukon Suspension Bridge. The gold rush coastal town of Skagway, Alaska, was previously a lawless Wild West outpost. Even today, frontier-style saloon-style buildings still line the town’s streets, an enduring reminder of this key period in Alaska’s gold rush history.
Day 7: Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, USA (Scenic Cruising)
The largest tidal glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier is a rarity; an icy abyss, formed over centuries, where nature, not man, is King. Only by cruising alongside it can you appreciate the majesty of its colossal scale. It’s a sight quite unlike anything else, drawing the curiosity of visitors keen to experience one of the natural world’s most humbling creations.
Day 8: Icy Strait Point, Alaska, USA
Icy Strait Point is a grand idea brought to life in a brilliant hub of Alaskan action and adventure. Look out for whales in the picturesque wilderness or enjoy warm hospitality and hearty food ashore.
Day 9: Sitka, Alaska. USA
Sitka is a hidden beauty on the east coast of Baranof Island in southeast Alaska. Towered over by snowy mountains in the distance, it has previously been known as the Indian River Park and Totem Park.
Day 10: Wrangell, Alaska, USA
Nestled between Ketchikan and Juneau, Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska. Explore it’s rich and varied history.
Day 11: At Sea
Day 12: Victoria, BC, Canada
Nestled on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria, is an intoxicating blend of historic streets, Victorian architecture and dramatic craggy coastlines. Here you’ll find a perfect balancing act between old and new, where the legacies left by indigenous populations are imprinted alongside fairy-tale castles and gardens that stay in bloom year-round.
Day 13: Seattle, Washington, USA
Arrive in Seattle and disembark your ship - Over night Seattle
Day 14: Seattle, Washington, USA
Day 15: Fly Seattle to Auckland
