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Roald Amundsen, 10 Night Alaska’s Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land ex Vancouver, BC. Canada to Seward, Alaska
Cruise Roald Amundsen, 10 Night Alaska’s Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land ex Vancouver, BC. Canada to Seward, Alaska
Cruise Line Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX)
Ship Roald Amundsen
Destination Alaska & Canada West
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Vancouver, BC. Canada onboard Roald Amundsen
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 12 Jun 2026
Cruise Description Enjoy British Columbia’s Largest City

Your expedition cruise starts with an overnight stay in Vancouver, a bustling and beautiful seaport city set against steep mountains.   

Vancouver's various neighbourhoods buzz with world-class farm-to-table cuisine. Don’t miss Gastown, Vancouver’s Victorian quarter. Here you'll find the 553-foot Vancouver Lookout, which offers a perfect 360-degree panoramic view over the city.   

Set sail from Vancouver

After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll take you on a city tour showcasing the main highlights of Vancouver.   

When the tour is over, you’ll be dropped at the pier where your expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen awaits you. Settle in and take your time to get to know the ship before listening to the safety briefing. 

Your knowledgeable Expedition Team will lead the way on excursions and landings. Get to know them and sit down to enjoy a welcome dinner — your grand Alaska adventure is now underway.   

Look out for marine wildlife as we cruise 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.  

We’ll be transiting outside of the protected fjords, up Queen Charlotte Sound and Hecate Strait. This is a day at sea, and our passage is somewhat protected from the open ocean by the island of Haida Gwaii. As we sail, look out for wildlife including humpback whales, orcas, fin whales, minke whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins. 

Venture deep into a beautiful and wild realm 

Part of the Tongass National Forest, Misty Fjords is a pristine wilderness of evergreen trees, roaring waterfalls and snowcapped peaks. The revered naturalist 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 our small expedition boats, or explore in a kayak. 

Misty Fjords is rich in wildlife. As we explore, scan the shores and forests for black and brown bears, as well as moose. These waters are home to Pacific salmon, otters, Steller sea lions, harbour seals, orcas and Dall’s porpoises. Skywards, you might spot herons and Bald Eagles. 

Discover Klawock’s Native heritage

Today we visit Klawock, beautifully situated on the western shore of Prince of Wales Island. The small town has a population of around 700 and is famed for its collection of totem poles – the largest in Alaska.  

A centre for Łingít culture, the original name of the island was 'Taan' meaning sea lion. At the Totem Park you’ll see 21 exquisitely carved examples, some of them replicas of the originals that stood in the winter village of Tuxecan.  

Explore the scenic bays of Chatham Strait 

Start your day looking out for whales in the pristine waters of Frederick Sound. Today is an exploration day, so the Captain and Expedition Team will use their local knowledge to choose the best destination.  

We might take to the water in our expedition boats and investigate the secluded coves and forested shorelines of the 150-mile-long Chatham Strait, or perhaps opportunities for kayaking will present themselves if the conditions are right. Wherever we explore, keep a lookout for wildlife as Bald Eagles, bears and humpback whales can be spotted in this region.  

Embrace the thrill of wild Alaska 

Today is another day of exploration as we sail into Icy Strait and take a closer look at some of the islands. Possible destinations to explore include George Island, Inian Islands and Idaho Inlet but – as ever – we will gauge the weather conditions and wildlife spotting opportunities to decide upon the best location.  

Using our expedition boats, we may get close to some of the rocky shores here, with the possibility of a landing and nature walk. The coast in this region grows more rugged the closer we get to the open sea, with rocky pinnacles and sea caves galore. Keep an eye out for whales, as well as sea lions, orcas and Bald Eagles.  

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 our small expedition boats or by kayak, immersing you in the remarkable beauty of this icy landscape.  

Wildlife abounds in the Gulf of Alaska, offering unrivalled photography opportunities. Humpback whales, orcas, Stellar sea lions, sea otters and harbour seals lazing on floating chunks of ice are often seen in these waters. 

Learn about the rich history of Valdez

Today you’ll see a region that was in the news for all the wrong reasons when the Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in 1989, but which today has made a remarkable recovery. After significant clean-up efforts, the coastline has recovered — a remarkable testament to what can be done to heal damaged ecosystems. 

On a visit to the Valdez Museum, you’ll see exhibits of Native Alaskan art and culture as well as artifacts from the Gold Rush era, and learn about the history of Alaska’s Bush Pilots. As we travel around this region, look out for wildlife such as beavers, moose and bears.  

Get ready to experience nature’s raw power

Today is a day all about glaciers. Prince William Sound is home to 150 of these amazing rivers of ice, including 17 incredible tidewater glaciers. Your Captain will choose the best location for the day based on the conditions. 

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 harbor seals, all of which inhabit this icy wilderness. 

Travel inland to Anchorage through spectacular scenery

Your expedition cruise ends in Seward, the only deep-water, ice-free port with road, rail and air connections to Alaska’s interior. Keep your eyes open as we cruise into Resurrection Bay as the area is known for its population of beluga whales. 

To get the most out of your stay, we recommend joining our optional Post-Programme to the incredible Denali National Park, home to North America’s highest peak and a huge range of Alaskan wildlife. 
Sailing Dates
12 Jun 2026
03 Jul 2026
01 May 2026
22 May 2026
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
12 Jun 2026 Vancouver, BC. Canada Overnight Vancouver
13 Jun 2026 Vancouver, BC. Canada Transfer
13 Jun 2026 Vancouver, BC. Canada Embark 5:00 PM
14 Jun 2026 At Sea    
15 Jun 2026 Misty Fjords, Alaska 2:00 PM 8:00 PM
16 Jun 2026 Klawock, Alaska 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
17 Jun 2026 At Sea    
18 Jun 2026 At Sea    
19 Jun 2026 Icy Bay, Alaska 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
20 Jun 2026 Valdez, Alaska 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
21 Jun 2026 College Fjord, Alaska 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
22 Jun 2026 Seward, Alaska 6:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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