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ALASKA FLY, STAY & CRUISE - EXPLORA JOURNEYS
Package from:
- Cruise Package (Double): From NZ$15,535 per person*
Travel Dates: 08 June - 22 June 2027
Duration: 14 Nights
Cruise Line: Explora Journeys
Ship: EXPLORA III
Your package includes:
- Return Economy Class Air New Zealand flights from Auckland to Vancouver
- 2 nights pre-cruise accommodation at Pan Pacific Vancouver
- Accommodation in a Deluxe Double Room
- Breakfast daily during your Vancouver stay
- 12-night return cruise from Vancouver aboard EXPLORA III
- Accommodation in an Ocean Terrace Suite
- Nine distinct culinary experiences and in-suite dining
- Unlimited premium beverages
- Unlimited specialty coffees, teas and soft drinks available anytime, including in-suite
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- One bottle of spirit of the guest's choice upon arrival
- Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi
- Shuttle services from port to city centre (where required and available)
- Access to Ocean Wellness spa thermal area
- Group wellness, fitness and mindfulness activities
- Pre-paid gratuities
- Port charges and government fees
About This Journey:
From the charm of Vancouver to Alaska's spectacular glaciers and rugged wilderness, this all-inclusive fly, stay and cruise journey showcases the very best of the Pacific Northwest. Discover serene waterways, majestic ice-blue horizons, abundant wildlife and captivating frontier communities while travelling in luxury aboard EXPLORA III.
Voyage Highlights:
- Sail through the scenic Inside Passage
- Visit Wrangell, known for its rich culture and history
- Explore picturesque Hoonah
- Experience the pristine wilderness surrounding Seward
- Marvel at the spectacular Hubbard Glacier
- Discover Juneau's dramatic glacier landscapes
- Visit colourful Ketchikan
- Return to Vancouver after an unforgettable Alaskan adventure
Cruise Inclusions:
- Nine distinct culinary experiences
- In-suite dining
- Unlimited premium beverages
- Unlimited specialty coffees, teas and soft drinks
- Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi
- Ocean Wellness spa thermal area access
- Wellness, fitness and mindfulness activities
- Pre-paid gratuities
Travel Information:
- Travel Dates: 08 June - 22 June 2027
- Pre-Cruise Stay: 2 Nights in Vancouver
- Cruise Duration: 12 Nights
- Cruise Departure: Vancouver – 10 June 2027
- Ship: EXPLORA III
- Suite Category: Ocean Terrace Suite
Important Information:
- Cruise departs Vancouver on 10 June 2027
- Package pricing is per person based on twin share
- Port charges and government fees are included
*Price is based on twin share and subject to availability at the time of booking. Includes return Air New Zealand economy class flights from Auckland to Vancouver, 2 nights accommodation at Pan Pacific Vancouver in a Deluxe Double Room with breakfast daily, a 12-night return cruise aboard EXPLORA III in an Ocean Terrace Suite, and all inclusions as specified including beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities, port charges and government fees.
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Itineraries
Day 1-2
Date : June 8, 2027
Pre-cruise accommodation
Two nights pre cruise accommodation at Pan Pacific Vancouver.
Day 3
Date : June 10, 2027
Vancouver, Canada
Embarkation 12:00 - 14:00 · Departure 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 4
Date : June 11, 2027
At Sea
With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.
Day 5
Date : June 12, 2027
Wrangell, United States
Sat 12 Jun, 08:00 - 16:00
The terrain is big and the crowds are small in this lesser travelled wonder that wholly embraces the ‘Last Frontier’ spirit. Primal nature reigns in the Anan Bear & Wildlife Observatory, where both brown and black bears feast on pink salmon during a few frenzied weeks each year. Cosy comforts of town open to adventures beyond: follow a boardwalk to Rainbow Falls; take a jet boat into the great Stikine River; spy Bald Eagles riding air currents between craggy glaciers and jagged peaks. Then ponder the history and mystery of 3,000-year-old messages at Petroglyph Beach, left by the indigenous Tlingit peoples.
Day 6
Date : June 13, 2027
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), United States
Sun 13 Jun, 08:00 - 18:00
Alaska’s Hoonah Island is an epic land of humpback whales, bountiful bears and legends of the indigenous Tlingit told for thousands of years. A rugged paradise big on nature, you can kayak the coast, hike the Tongass National Forest, flight-see Glacier Bay and eye the waves for pods of orca and sea lions on scenic sailings. Cook up a feast with coho salmon or king, snow and Dungeness crab, and take in an eagle’s-eye-view of the world while ziplining over the forested slopes of Mount Hoonah.
Day 7
At Sea
Mon 14 Jun
With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.
Day 8
Date : June 15, 2027
Seward, United States
Tue 15 Jun, 08:00 - 17:00
Big nature and bigger adventures await in Seward, where the crack of calving glaciers and shrill cry of seabirds form the soundtrack of the Alaskan wilderness. Look out for waterspouts and tailfins on sublime sailings in Kenai Fjords National Park, a coastal masterpiece of epic icefields and tufted puffins nesting among shale cliffs. Explore past glacial waterfalls, conquer the heart-pounding trail to Harding Icefield or gentle loop around Exit Glacier. Find breathtaking views of Resurrection Bay, the dramatic fjord of deep, glacial waters and towering cliffs leading up to Seward.
Day 9
Date : June 16, 2027
Sailing the Hubbard Glacier, United States
Wed 16 Jun, 00:00 - 16:30
Massive and magical, Hubbard is considered the mother-of-all tidewater glaciers in North America. Taller than a 30-storey building (above water). Larger than the state of Rhode Island. The marvel is also the most active, with ice chunks regularly sloughing off in massive dimensions. The thunderous roar of cracking ice echoes against a stellar backdrop with five of the ten tallest peaks in America. The most magical moment you’ll ever enjoy on deck.
Day 10
Date : June 17, 2027
Haines, United States
Thu 17 Jun, 10:00 - 20:00
Since time immemorial, bears and bald eagles have gathered in Haines, where the great Alaskan wilderness meets the fjords and glaciers of the Inside Passage. Humans too now join the migration to fish for sockeye and chinook in paradisical streams or float and hike riverside trails in Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, where feathered councils congregate all year round. Chart mankind’s arrival in this northern wilderness in the galleries of Fort William H. Seward and pause to gorge on Alaskan scenery around the lakes and rivers of Chilkoot State Park.
Day 11
Date : June 18, 2027
Sailing the Endicott Arm (Dawes Glacier), United States
Fri 18 Jun, 08:00 - 13:00
Endicott Arm is mystic; a wild fjord extending inland some 48 kilometers (30 miles); a photographer's paradise, a naturalist’s Valhalla, and an escapist's Utopia. Sailing between towering rock walls, we slip past unconquered mountains, the tumbling mirth of waterfalls, and forests without footpaths or blemish of an axe. Our quest at the fjord head is the daunting Dawes Glacier— over 182 meters tall (600 ft)—slowly shouldering her way from the Stikine Icefield. She sparkles with an other-worldly blue hue and, with regularity, dramatically calves huge, hulking icebergs into the fjord. Here, Mother Nature presides in all her dignity.
Day 12
Date : June 19, 2027
Juneau, United States
Sat 19 Jun, 08:00 - 16:00
Juxtaposed between baby-blue Mendenhall Glacier and rocketing jade mountains, Juneau is an eclectic capital city on the edge of unbridled nature. All the senses are arrested exploring Mendenhall Glacier and hearing the thundering song of Nugget Falls. Follow snowy peaks skyward on the Goldbelt Tram and see the world open atop Mount Roberts. Skirt around islands and ice floes in search of humpback and orca whales, which are regular guests in Juneau’s placid waters. Taste the saltiness of the sea with the freshest fish, smell the pine-scented forests, and ponder totem pole trail lining the sea walk.
Day 13
Date : June 20, 2027
Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island), United States
Sun 20 Jun, 09:00 - 18:00
In Ketchikan, we step back into thousands years of history and discover a landscape that is alive beneath our feet and find moose and mountain goats, brown bears and black-tailed deer; a micro world that reminds us what it is to be wild and free. First steps lead to the picturesque Creek Street Historic District, where bridges cross creeks teeming with salmon during spawning season. Thrills go far beyond: soar in a seaplane to Misty Fjords National Monument, a seldom‑seen American national treasure with awe‑inspiring topography of sheer walls of granite plunging 3,000 feet into the fjords, lush forests of spruce, hemlock, and cedar clinging to snowcapped peaks of rugged grandeur. Scout some of the oldest and most beloved Totems of indigenous Tlingit and Haida people.
Day 14
Date : June 21, 2027
At Sea
Mon 21 Jun
With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.
Day 15
Date : June 22, 2027
Vancouver, Canada
Tue 22 Jun· Arrival 07:00 · Disembarkation 08:15 - 09:30
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.
Your package includes:
- Return Economy Class Air New Zealand flights from Auckland to Vancouver
- 2 nights pre-cruise accommodation at Pan Pacific Vancouver
- Accommodation in a Deluxe Double Room
- Breakfast daily during your Vancouver stay
- 12-night return cruise from Vancouver aboard EXPLORA III
- Accommodation in an Ocean Terrace Suite
- Nine distinct culinary experiences and in-suite dining
- Unlimited premium beverages
- Unlimited specialty coffees, teas and soft drinks available anytime, including in-suite
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- One bottle of spirit of the guest's choice upon arrival
- Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi
- Shuttle services from port to city centre (where required and available)
- Access to Ocean Wellness spa thermal area
- Group wellness, fitness and mindfulness activities
- Pre-paid gratuities
- Port charges and government fees
About This Journey:
From the charm of Vancouver to Alaska's spectacular glaciers and rugged wilderness, this all-inclusive fly, stay and cruise journey showcases the very best of the Pacific Northwest. Discover serene waterways, majestic ice-blue horizons, abundant wildlife and captivating frontier communities while travelling in luxury aboard EXPLORA III.
Voyage Highlights:
- Sail through the scenic Inside Passage
- Visit Wrangell, known for its rich culture and history
- Explore picturesque Hoonah
- Experience the pristine wilderness surrounding Seward
- Marvel at the spectacular Hubbard Glacier
- Discover Juneau's dramatic glacier landscapes
- Visit colourful Ketchikan
- Return to Vancouver after an unforgettable Alaskan adventure
Cruise Inclusions:
- Nine distinct culinary experiences
- In-suite dining
- Unlimited premium beverages
- Unlimited specialty coffees, teas and soft drinks
- Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi
- Ocean Wellness spa thermal area access
- Wellness, fitness and mindfulness activities
- Pre-paid gratuities
Travel Information:
- Travel Dates: 08 June - 22 June 2027
- Pre-Cruise Stay: 2 Nights in Vancouver
- Cruise Duration: 12 Nights
- Cruise Departure: Vancouver – 10 June 2027
- Ship: EXPLORA III
- Suite Category: Ocean Terrace Suite
Important Information:
- Cruise departs Vancouver on 10 June 2027
- Package pricing is per person based on twin share
- Port charges and government fees are included
- Travel Insurance – your North Travel consultant can provide you with a quote. Get a quote now.
- Tourism visa or transit visa if required
- Upgrades to Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class available and to be quote at the time of booking.
- Itinerary deviations (e.g. extensions or specific airline requests). This will be quoted by a North Travel consultant at the time of booking.
- Professional service fee's (if any)
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