Day 1Sitka, AlaskaArrive in Sitka, a charming town steeped in Tlingit culture and Russian heritage. Embark ship for cocktails and introductions.
Day 2Icy Strait / Inian IslandsExplore by Zodiac among the Inian Islands — a busy feeding ground for Steller sea lions, sea otters, and marine mammals.
Day 3HainesCycle a glacial fjord, fly-fish for salmon, or raft the Chilkat River. Visit the ancient Tlingit village of Klukwan.
Day 4Endicott Arm / Frederick SoundCruise the glacier-sculpted fjord to Dawes Glacier. Kayak below soaring fjord walls. Whale-watch in Frederick Sound.
Day 5Southeast Alaska IslandsNature is your guide — Zodiac explorations, kayaking the intertidal zone, and bald eagle sightings along expansive coastlines.
Day 6Prince Rupert, BCExplore First Nations history at the Museum of Northern BC and the historic North Pacific Cannery Museum.
Day 7British Columbia's Inside PassageTrace the wild coastline, exploring inlets and watching for whales, bears, and bald eagles from the observation deck.
Day 8VancouverDisembark in Vancouver and transfer to the airport. A journey that stays with you forever.