A Journey from Alaska’s Wild Frontiers to Japan’s Northern Shores

📅 Thursday, August 31, 2028 🏁 Tuesday, September 26, 2028 🌙 26 Nights Vancouver, British Columbia 🚢 EXPLORA III
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Ride the SeaBus across Burrard Inlet for stunning mountain views, then explore the Gastown steam clock and waterfront markets.
Arrive 2028-08-31 00:00:00 Depart 2028-08-31 17:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Ketchikan, Alaska United States Paddle through misty rainforests and encounter Native Tlingit culture at totem pole parks and historic canneries.
Arrive 2028-09-02 08:00:00 Depart 2028-09-02 16:00:00
Day 4
Hoonah United States Paddle through pristine rainforest waterways and witness majestic tidewater glaciers calving into turquoise Glacier Bay.
Arrive 2028-09-03 10:00:00 Depart 2028-09-03 18:00:00
Day 5
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Day 5
Endicott Arm, Alaska United States Witness calving glaciers carve massive icebergs into pristine fjord waters while spotting whales and seals in their natural habitat.
Arrive 2028-09-04 14:00:00 Depart 2028-09-04 19:00:00
Day 6
Juneau, Alaska United States Witness colossal tidewater glaciers calving massive ice chunks into pristine wilderness accessible only by floatplane or boat.
Arrive 2028-09-05 07:00:00 Depart 2028-09-05 18:00:00
Day 7
Sitka, Alaska United States Wander through temperate rainforests and totem pole parks where Alaska's rich Native heritage comes alive amid misty mountains and pristine wilderness.
Arrive 2028-09-06 09:00:00 Depart 2028-09-06 18:00:00
Day 8
Prince Rupert, British Columbia Canada Kayak through misty rainforests and spot grizzly bears fishing in pristine rivers just minutes from the harbor.
Arrive 2028-09-07 13:00:00 Depart 2028-09-07 21:00:00
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Ride the SeaBus across Burrard Inlet for stunning mountain views, then explore the Gastown steam clock and waterfront markets.
Arrive 2028-09-09 07:00:00 Depart 2028-09-09 17:00:00
Day 11
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Day 12
Ketchikan, Alaska United States Paddle through misty rainforests and encounter Native Tlingit culture at totem pole parks and historic canneries.
Arrive 2028-09-11 07:00:00 Depart 2028-09-11 16:00:00
Day 13
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Day 14
Seward, Alaska United States Witness massive tidewater glaciers calving into pristine fjords aboard a scenic day cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park.
Arrive 2028-09-13 09:00:00 Depart 2028-09-13 17:00:00
Day 15
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Day 16
Dutch Harbor, Alaska United States Watch massive king crab boats unload their hauls while learning seafaring traditions in America's premier fishing port.
Arrive 2028-09-15 13:00:00 Depart 2028-09-15 19:00:00
Day 17
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Day 23
Kushiro Japan Witness the haunting beauty of the Kushiro Marshlands, Japan's largest wetland sanctuary teeming with rare cranes and pristine nature.
Arrive 2028-09-22 09:00:00 Depart 2028-09-22 17:00:00
Day 24
Aomori Japan Explore the ethereal Nebuta Festival floats and wander through historic samurai districts steeped in centuries of Japanese coastal tradition.
Arrive 2028-09-23 09:00:00 Depart 2028-09-23 19:00:00
Day 25
Hakodate Japan Watch the sun dip behind misty mountains while soaking in an onsen overlooking Hakodate Bay's glittering night lights.
Arrive 2028-09-24 08:00:00 Depart 2028-09-24 19:00:00
Day 26
🌊 At Sea
Day 27
Tokyo Japan Glide through neon-lit streets and ancient temples while sampling michelin-starred ramen and cutting-edge technology in Japan's mesmerizing capital.
Arrive 2028-09-26 08:00:00

About This Cruise

Alaska Ocean
From $11,285 per person 26 nights on EXPLORA III with Explora Journeys
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