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Alaska's Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land
HX Cruises | 9 Days | Vancouver to Seward
May - July 2026 Departures
Join HX on an adventure from Vancouver to Seward as you venture deep into Prince William Sound, showing you majestic scenery, traditional Alaskan culture and temperate rainforest wildlife. You’ll sail the Inside Passage and the Alaskan Panhandle, noted for their deep fjords, icy glaciers and towering mountains. As you sail, be on the lookout for whales and orcas, as well as shore animals including bears and moose.
AAA Member Benefits and Special Offers:
- Member Benefits
- Up to 90 euro onboard credit per person
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Included With Your Trip
What's Included?
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
- Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
- Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
- Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that 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
- A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
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
- The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research
- An onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking 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
What's Not Included
Transfer from Seward to Anchorage at the end of your voyage
Travel insurance
Luggage handling
Optional shore excursions with our local partners
Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
Optional treatments in the on-board wellness and spa area
- Depending on when your flight departs from Anchorage, an overnight stay might be necessary
- Your voyage ends in Seward. Transfers to Anchorage need to be booked independently
Additional Information
Day 1: Your Expedition Begins
Your expedition cruise starts in Vancouver, a bustling and beautiful seaport city set against steep mountains. Vancouver's various neighbourhoods buzz with world-class farm-to-table cuisine. Arrive early and wander Gastown, Vancouver’s Victorian quarter or walk around beautiful Stanley Park, which offers a view of the city and a glimpse of the stunning nature you’ll see on the voyage. After embarking MS Roald Amundsen, settle in and take your time to get to know the ship before listening to the safety briefing. Then enjoy a welcome dinner and relax – your adventure is underway.
Day 2: Cruising Queen Charlotte Sound
The Inside Passage coastal route takes you through the great North American Pacific Fjordland, a protected stretch of water over 930 miles long. You’ll be sailing outside of the protected fjords into open waters, 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 you sail, look out for wildlife including humpback whales, orcas, fin whales, minke whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins.
Day 3: Unspoiled Misty Fjords
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 you’ll 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, harbor seals, orcas, and Dall’s porpoises. Skyward, you might spot herons and bald eagles.
Day 4: The Totems of Klawock
Today you visit Klawock, which is beautifully situated on the western shore of Prince of Wales Island.The small town has a population of around 700 and is known for its array of totem poles. A center for Łingít culture, the island’s original name 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.
Day 5: Fjords of Southeast Alaska
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 expertise to choose the best destination. You might take to the water in the 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 you explore, keep a lookout for wildlife like bald eagles, bears, and humpback whales, which can be spotted in this region.
Day 6: Icy Strait Expedition Day
Today is another day of exploration as you sail into Icy Strait and take a closer look at some of the islands and islets. As ever – you will gauge the weather conditions and wildlife spotting opportunities to decide upon the best location. Using your expedition boats, you may get close to some of the rocky shores here, and it’s possible you may land and take a nature walk. The coast in this region grows more rugged the closer you get to the open sea, and there are rocky pinnacles and sea caves galore. Keep an eye out for whales, as well as sea lions, orcas, and bald eagles.
Day 7: Glaciers of Icy Bay
Today is an exploration day in Icy Bay. Three glaciers – Guyot, Yahtse, and Tyndall – each feed ice into the bay’s waters to give it its name. If conditions allow, you’ll explore in HX's small expedition boats or by kayak, immersing you in the remarkable beauty of this icy landscape. From Icy Bay, you can admire striking, jagged Mt. St Elias. Known for its steep vertical relief, it is the second tallest peak in the US and third tallest in the US and Canada at over 18,000 ft. In the Gulf of Alaska, you’ll scout for humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, and harbour seals which are often seen in these waters.
Day 8: Historic 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 largely recovered — a 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 you’ll 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.
Day 9: Tidewater Glaciers of Prince William Sound
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. You’ll get as close to the glaciers as you safely can, taking HX's 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.
Day 10: Seward's Stunning Beauty
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 you cruise into Resurrection Bay as the area is known for its population of beluga whales. Seward is a picturesque seaside town nestled on an inlet on the Kenai Peninsula. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, Seward is a gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and offers numerous trails for hiking enthusiasts. To get the most out of your stay, join HX's optional Post-Programme.
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