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A Journey through Sapphire Shores & Ice-Carved Paths Cruise

  • Departure DateThu 2nd Sep 2027
  • Explora Journeys EXPLORA III
  • 9 Night Cruise From Vancouver
  • Cruise Only From £4,479 pp
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Itinerary

  • Vancouver
  • Ketchikan
  • Hoonah
  • Dawes Glacier
  • Juneau
  • Sitka
  • Prince Rupert
  • Vancouver

What's Included & Optional Extras

  • Unlimited Fine Beverages
  • Choice of 8 Culinary Experiences
  • All on board gratuities
  • High-speed WiFi
  • In-suite welcome bottle of champagne & sweet treats
  • October Flash Sale - Exclusive Additional Savings of up to £300 per couple - Quote Code SAVE
  • Unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, speciality coffees, teas & soft drinks
  • Sophisticated, varied culinary experiences across 18 venues
  • 24-hour in-suite dining
  • Welcome champagne & in-suite mini bar
  • Elegant, comfortable accommodation with unrivalled space & privacy
  • High-speed, unlimited WiFi throughout the ship
  • Access to the Spa Thermal Area
  • Gratuities
  • 24-hour Private butler services & additional amenities for Ocean Residence Guests including: Packing & unpacking to guests’ preferences, pressing & laundering assistance, private in-suite dining, personal communication through Explora app, itinerary, transport & celebrations planning & onboard & ashore reservations assistance

Prices from pp

TypeSuite
Cruise Only
£4,479

Includes extra savings of up to £236pp
Cruise Only - price based on cruise only, call to add flights from your regional airport.
Voyage Code: EL20270902VANVAN

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Day 1 - Vancouver

Arrive: Thu 02 September 2027 / Depart: Thu 02 September 2027 at 17:00

Surrounded by mountains, vibrant Vancouver is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cosmopolitan adventurers alike. Meandering oceanside pathways surround eclectic neighbourhoods – Stanley Park, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown. A major global city, it is renowned for its cultural diversity and thriving art, theatre, music and food scenes. Its perfectly picturesque setting makes it popular filming location – with old-growth cedar forests, mountains covering 75% and two-thirds of Canada's bird species and land mammals. A big, bustling city perched on the edge of wilderness.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Ketchikan

Arrive: Sat 04 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 04 September 2027 at 16:00

Ketchikan, as the First People named her, fuses the largest collection of authentic totem poles with outrageous outdoor adventures. Cast for salmon and cook your catch at a wilderness campsite; cycle rainforests; paddle in calm waters to meet the locals: harbour seals, humpback whales, and bald eagles. Scout remote coves to witness bears, orcas and to smell, touch, and truly feel the beauty of the forest.

Day 4 - Hoonah

Arrive: Sun 05 September 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 05 September 2027 at 18:00

Day 5 - Sailing the Tracy Arm Fjord

Day 5 - Dawes Glacier

Arrive: Mon 06 September 2027 at 14:00 / Depart: Mon 06 September 2027 at 19:00

Day 6 - Juneau

Arrive: Tue 07 September 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 07 September 2027 at 18:00

Urban and wild, the juxtaposition of Juneau is both homeland to the Dena’ina Athabascan peoples and Alaska’s modern capital. Here, rivers become runways for floatplanes to access the bears of Admiralty Island or the five glaciers of the Juneau icefield (tip: don sunglasses and step softly across a white ice wonders). Board boats seeking whales in Auke Bay with or scout hotspots for halibut and salmon. Lichen draped trees, flying squirrels, fox, deer and truffles; its rich rainforest creates a micro-climate that sustains stunning botanical gardens. Juneau has it all.

Day 7 - Sitka

Arrive: Wed 08 September 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 08 September 2027 at 18:00

Lace up your hiking shoes for Sitka won't let you down. A true wilderness of volcanoes, mountain forests, islands and glaciers. Fishing is famous; whale and wildlife sightings epic; stories of battles between Russian fur traders and Tlingit are legendary. Thrills that go beyond: flight-seeing Mount Edgecumbe; kayak Sitka Sound; hike former WWII installations; step inside the Fortress of Bears; and find peace in the blue-domed St. Michael’s Cathedral.

Day 8 - Prince Rupert

Arrive: Thu 09 September 2027 at 13:00 / Depart: Thu 09 September 2027 at 21:00

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Vancouver

Arrive: Sat 11 September 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 11 September 2027

Surrounded by mountains, vibrant Vancouver is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cosmopolitan adventurers alike. Meandering oceanside pathways surround eclectic neighbourhoods – Stanley Park, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown. A major global city, it is renowned for its cultural diversity and thriving art, theatre, music and food scenes. Its perfectly picturesque setting makes it popular filming location – with old-growth cedar forests, mountains covering 75% and two-thirds of Canada's bird species and land mammals. A big, bustling city perched on the edge of wilderness.

EXPLORA III From Explora Journeys

EXPLORA III is the first LNG-powered ship in our fleet, underscoring our commitment to decarbonising marine operations. This innovation has the potential to reduce well-to-wake greenhouse gas emission by over 80%, significantly lowering our environmental impact. A sanctuary of unparalleled comfort and space, EXPLORA III embodies effortless elegance, evoking the feeling of being aboard a private yacht

Ship Cabins

Cove Residence with Whirpool

For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the effortlessly elegant spaces of the Cove Residences featuring a stylishly decorated living area, a calm work space, a comfortable dining area for four, as well as a separate bedroom with sea views and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area. Sofas and chairs are by Molteni & C and the sophisticated lighting solutions are designed by Astep. The private sun terrace allows guests to unwind and savour the ocean featuring a private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers. Each Cove Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas. Features Private butler services by our Residence Hosts Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea Separate living, dining and sleeping areas Spacious lounge area Dining table for 4 guests Spacious work desk area In-suite welcome bottle of champagne Private refrigerated minibar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops Outdoors Spacious oceanfront terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers or a daybed
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