5 June - At sea

6 June

United States: Misty Fjords

The breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument is a 3,570-square-mile swathe of virgin forest and plunging fjords, just to the east of Ketchikan. As the name suggests, the fjords are often cloaked in a fine mist, and the wilderness is home to bears, bald eagles, whales and more.

7 June to 8 June - At sea

9 June

United States: Hubbard Glacier

The Hubbard Glacier, which straddles the border between Alaska and Canada, is the largest tidewater glacier in North America, six miles wide where it reaches the sea, and the glacier’s rapid advance means that giant icebergs regularly calve into the waters of Disenchantment Bay.

10 June

United States: Chichagof Island

11 June

United States: Sitka

Sitka was founded by Russian fur traders in 1799 as the city of New Archangel, and there is still a discernible Russian influence here, including the distinctive St Michael’s Orthodox Cathedral. The town also enjoys spectacular natural surroundings, facing the Pacific Ocean and dramatic Mount Edgecumbe.

12 June

United States: Icy Strait Point

The port at Icy Strait Point was created to ensure that indigenous communities benefit from cruise tourism in Alaska, and the facility is owned by the local Tlingit people. Here you can learn about Alaska’s native culture and enjoy guided nature walks, whale watching trips or shopping for local crafts.

12 June

United States: Inian Islands

The remote Inian Islands, at the northern edge of the Inside Passage, create a natural pinch point where the waters of the Pacific Ocean are forced through a narrow strait, providing rich pickings for marine predators including humpback whales, Steller sea lions and puffins.

13 June

United States: Haines

Beautifully located next to the longest fjord in North America, Haines is one of the most attractive cruise ports in Alaska, surrounded by mountains, forests and glaciers. It’s also home to the world’s largest concentration of bald eagles, and a great place to spot grizzly bears.

14 June

United States: Frederick Sound

Frederick Sound is the passage of water that separates Kupreanof Island and Admiralty Island in southeastern Alaska. The waters are rich in krill and herring, making this one of the best places in Alaska to see humpback whales, along with orcas, sea lions and porpoises.

15 June - At sea

16 June

Canada: Prince Rupert

Arriving by ship in the misty port city of Prince Rupert, on the coast of British Columbia, is a memorable experience. This is an important cultural site for the Tsimshian people, one of Canada’s aboriginal First Nations, and it’s also a wildlife hotspot, home to a grizzly bear sanctuary and the highest concentration of humpback whales in North America.

17 June - At sea

18 June

Arriving in Vancouver

Cosmopolitan Vancouver is a city that rewards exploration, an eminently liveable place and an easy gateway to the natural beauty of British Columbia. The culinary scene here is a particular draw, with seafood galore and some fantastic Asian restaurants.