Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer

Pricing is based on departure date: 26 September 2027

Glide through Alaska’s most dramatic seascapes featuring stops at storied ports such as Juneau and Sitka, and unforgettable scenic cruising along the wildlife-rich waterways of the Great Bear Rainforest.

Cruising Inside Passage
This 1,000-mile long Alaskan seaway is a photographer's paradise. Calm, protected waters play host to sea lions, sea otters and migrating whales, and beaches and coves provide sanctuaries for moose, deer and bears. Bald eagles soar the skies overhead.

Juneau
Alaska's capital city features luring scenery that often seems surreal. Tracy Arm Fjord, Mendenhall Glacier, the Juneau Icefield and Glacier Bay National Park offer unparalleled glacier viewing, and The Tongass Rainforest climate boasts lush terrain and captivating wildlife.

Sitka
Sitka's past is a unique blend of Tlingit culture and Russian history. It lies at the heart of the largest temperate rain forest in the world, the Tongass National Forest. Island-studded waters and stately spruce forests make Sitka perhaps the most beautiful seaside town in Alaska.

Ketchikan
Located in the Tongass National Forest and close to Misty Fjords National Monument, Ketchikan is the "Salmon Capital of the World" and Alaska's 1st City. The town's colourful past is evident in the Indian villages and totem poles that grace its land.

Prince Rupert (Overnight)
Situated off the shores of continental British Columbia on secluded Kaien Island, Prince Rupert is steeped in the history of the Pacific Northwest. The area is the heart of Tsimshian Nation and is home also to other First Nations, including Haida, Gitksan and Nisgaa people. Visitors can learn more about the lands original inhabitants at the First Nations Carving Shed or by taking a guided tour of Prince Ruperts impressive Totem Pole collection, featuring both Tsimshian and Haida works.

Scenic cruising Great Bear Rainforest
Enjoy an unforgettable journey amid misty valleys, ancient spruce trees, and silvery beaches that stretch on for miles. The Great Bear Rainforest is a 15.8-million-acre temperate rainforest in British Columbia. The rainforest takes its name from the elusive spirit bear, a rare black bear with a recessive gene that gives it a striking white coat. The spirit bear symbolizes harmony and peace in the folklore of the First Nations communities who have lived here for thousands of years. You might encounter grizzlies foraging on the shore, acrobatic humpback whales, even coastal wolves, known to swim from island to island. You will never forget your experience scenic cruising through one of the world’s last true wildernesses.

Your Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Signature Class ship Nieuw Amsterdam honors New York City with modern amenities, inspired design, and a robust art collection inspired by Art Deco.

Spectacular Experiences On Board Nieuw Amsterdam: Enjoy live entertainment that moves you, rejuvenating spa escapes, elegant shops, world-class dining, and more — every detail is crafted to elevate your cruise experience.

Vancouver, Cruising Inside Passage, Juneau, Cruising Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Sitka, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert (Overnight), Scenic cruising Grenville Channel/Scenic cruising Bella Bella/Scenic cruising Great Bear Rainforest, Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver

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