Alaska & Pacific Northwest expedition cruises

Exploring this coastal region to the west of the Rockies is a very special experience, with so much variety. Scenery carved by the ice with a beautiful coastline, lush forests and spectacular mountains, the region is home to much indigenous wildlife alongside thriving communities with so many stories to tell.

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US West Coast Exploration: United States to Canada

Swan Hellenic

27 Apr - 7 May 2022 (10 Nights)

US West Coast – Highlights and National Parks of the Pacific

Hurtigruten Expeditions

2 May - 9 May 2022 (7 Nights)

From £1,919 pp

Inside passage discovery (from Vancouver to Seward)

Swan Hellenic

7 May - 17 May 2022 (10 Nights)

Kamtchatka & Aleutian Islands Discovery

Swan Hellenic

17 May - 4 Jun 2022 (18 Nights)

Alaska and British Columbia - Wilderness, Glaciers and Culture (Northbound)

Hurtigruten Expeditions

20 May - 1 Jun 2022 (12 Nights)

From £4,237 pp

Alaska and British Columbia - Wilderness, Glaciers and Culture (Southbound)

Hurtigruten Expeditions

1 Jun - 13 Jun 2022 (12 Nights)

From £3,881 pp

Alaska and British Columbia - Wilderness, Glaciers and Culture (Northbound)

Hurtigruten Expeditions

13 Jun - 25 Jun 2022 (12 Nights)

From £4,831 pp

Steller sea lion colony on Chowiet, Semidi Islands, Alaska

Kamtchatka & Aleutian Islands Discovery (from Otaru to Seward)

Swan Hellenic

15 Jun - 4 Jul 2022 (19 Nights)

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Exploring Alaska and the Pacific Northwest

We love exploring this magical region, which offers so much variety and choice. And whilst the key towns and ports of call are bustling and busy, you can be way off the beaten track in no time, exploring a wilderness you are sharing with brown bears, circling birds of prey and waters teeming with life, from whales to sea otters to running salmon racing upstream.

Adventurous travellers can enjoy the opportunity to hike ashore with expert guides, who will introduce them to ancient forests and a rich cultural history. There are so many exciting activities available, including kayaking, white water rafting, skiing and mountaineering. You can even snorkel in the waters of Alaska, or go heli-hiking on a glacier.

The local people are passionate about food and drink, and you will find an abundance of locally grown produce to tempt your taste buds.

Small ships, carrying even smaller zodiacs, paddle boards and kayaks, take you away from the crowds and ensure your experience in the Pacific Northwest is a true close-up adventure.