18-night Alaska and British Columbia - Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands Northbound Expedition

June 21, 2025

HX: MS Roald Amundsen

Vancouver/Seattle

Vacation Offer ID 1579778

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
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Cruise Inclusions

Flights

Flight in economy class from Nome to Seattle after the expedition cruise.

Transfers

Transfer from the hotel to the ship in Vancouver, including city tour, before the expedition cruise
Transfer from the ship to the airport in Nome after the expedition cruise
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Seattle after the expedition cruise

Hotel

Overnight in Vancouver, including breakfast, before the expedition cruise
Overnight in Seattle, including breakfast, after the expedition cruise

Expedition Cruise

A stay in a cabin of your choice
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws; excludes premium drinks)
All day coffee, tea, and soft drinks
Meals and takeout available throughout the day during Fredheim restaurant opening hours
Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
A polar expedition jacket, a backpack, or another piece of HX gear
Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that streaming is not supported.
Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX (though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated).
Range of included activities

Onboard Activities

In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Full access to the ship’s Science Center
The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research
An onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Landing Activities

Escorted landings with small expedition boats
Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
Expedition photographers on hand to assist you

Notes

All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
Excursions and activities are subject to change
Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight stay might be needed (not included)

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Vancouver Vancouver 06/21/2025 Your expedition cruise starts with an overnight stay in Vancouver, a bustling and beautiful seaport city set against steep mountains. Vancouver's various neighborhoods buzz with world-class farm-to-table cuisine. Don’t miss Gastown, Vancouver’s Victorian neighbourhood. Here you'll find the 553-foot Vancouver Lookout, which offers a perfect 360-degree panoramic view over the city.	06/21/2025	06/21/2025
Vancouver Vancouver 06/22/2025 After an enjoyable breakfast at your hotel, we’ll take you on a city tour showcasing the main highlights of fabulous Vancouver. When the tour is over, you’ll be dropped at the pier where your expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen awaits you. Settle in and take your time to get to know the ship before listening to the safety briefing. Your knowledgeable Expedition Team will lead the way on excursions and landings. Get to know them and sit down to enjoy a welcome dinner—your grand Alaska adventure is now underway.	06/22/2025	06/22/2025
Inside Passage Inside Passage 06/23/2025 The Inside Passage coastal route takes us through the great North American Pacific Fjordland, a protected stretch of water over 930 miles long. Unlike other cruises which pass through at night, you’ll be able to view the sublime scenery in all its glory during the day. Our smaller expedition ship allows us to reach areas that larger vessels can’t, meaning you’ll get to explore lesser-travelled channels with breathtaking scenery. Keep your cameras and binoculars at the ready to catch sight of whales, including humpback, fin, minke and perhaps even orca.	06/23/2025	06/23/2025
Misty Fjords Misty Fjords 06/24/2025 Part of the Tongass National Forest, Misty Fjords is a pristine wilderness of evergreens, waterfalls and snowcapped peaks. The revered naturalist writer John Muir described the area as one of the most beautiful places he’d ever seen. Weather permitting, you'll join the Expedition Team to tour Misty Fjords in our small expedition boats or take kayaks out. Misty Fjords is rich in wildlife. You’ll scan for mountain goats, black and brown bears and moose as you explore. The waters are home to Pacific salmon, otters, Steller sea lions, harbour seals, orcas and Dall’s porpoises. Skywards, you might spot herons and Bald Eagles.	06/24/2025	06/24/2025
Wrangell Wrangell 06/25/2025 We continue cruising the Alaskan islands towards Wrangell. Only a mile out of town, Petroglyph Beach is where you'll see ancient rock carvings among the sand. Visit the local museum to learn more about Wrangell's fascinating past. Now part of the United States, it was once governed by Britain, Russia and the Tlingit people. Cross to Shakes Island, where the Chief Shakes Tribal House and totem poles tell the story of the Indigenous Tlingit people. Hikers will enjoy the nature trails, surrounded by alluring scenery at the mouth of Stikine River, and the foot of Mount Dewey at the edge of the rainforest.	06/25/2025	06/25/2025
Sitka Sitka 06/26/2025 Surrounded by Tongass National Forest, Sitka is only accessible by sea or air. Get out on deck for stunning views of the Sisters Mountains and Mount Edgecumbe volcano. Inhabited by the Tlingit people for 10,000 years, the town was settled by Russian explorers around the turn of the 19th century before being sold to the United States after Russia lost the Crimean War. Today, Sitka has roots in all three cultures. A visit to the Russian Orthodox cathedral and Russian Bishop's House is recommended. Admire ornate Haida and Tlingit totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park and enjoy a walking trail through the forest to the ocean.	06/26/2025	06/26/2025
Icy Bay Icy Bay 06/27/2025 Today is an exploration day in Icy Bay. Three glaciers – Guyot, Yahtse and Tyndall – regularly calve into this bay. If conditions allow, you’ll explore in our small expedition boats or by kayak, immersing you in the remarkable beauty of this icy landscape. Wildlife abounds in the Gulf of Alaska, offering unrivalled photography opportunities. Humpback whales, orcas, Stellar sea lions, sea otters and harbour seals lazing on floating chunks of ice are often seen in these waters.	06/27/2025	06/27/2025
Gulf of Alaska Gulf of Alaska 06/28/2025 Your cruise continues across the Gulf of Alaska. It's the ideal time to enjoy onboard facilities such as the infinity pool, hot tubs, and sauna. Go for a run, hit the gym, or enjoy a massage in the spa. In the Science Centre, the Expedition Team invite you to join lectures about subjects such as Alaska’s wildlife, geology, glaciology, history and culture. Relax in the Explorer Lounge & Bar and share a drink with your fellow guests, or just sit back and enjoy the view. See if you can spot all three species of North Pacific albatross. The Laysan and Black-footed Albatross are often sighted, but the Short-tailed Albatross is harder to spot.	06/28/2025	06/28/2025
Kodiak Island Kodiak Island 06/29/2025 Kodiak Island got its nickname, the “Emerald Isle,” due to its spruce forests and grasslands, and it's the second largest island in the US. The island’s most famous inhabitants are Kodiak brown bears. Around 3,500 of them live in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which covers two thirds of the island. We’ll search for these powerful creatures in their natural habitat, marveling at their size and grace from the safety of our small expedition boat. This perspective offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these bears against the backdrop of Alaska’s breathtakingly rugged landscape.	06/29/2025	06/29/2025
Katmai National Park Katmai National Park 06/30/2025 Your adventure continues in the four-million-acre Katmai National Park, which has over a dozen active volcanoes. Katmai is also home to more than 2,000 protected brown bears—the largest concentration in the world. Accompanied by an experienced bear guard, we’ll safely scout for bears from the deck or in our small boats (RIBs). They might be foraging for berries, digging for clams or catching fish in the stream. Depending on conditions, we might visit either Geographic Harbor, Kinak Bay or Kukak Bay.	06/30/2025	06/30/2025
At Sea: Alaska At Sea: Alaska 07/01/2025 The Alaska Peninsula is an untamed wilderness and a haven for wildlife. The region is characterized by its raw coastal landscapes, towering mountains and secluded bays. Join your Expedition Team for close exploration of hidden bays and inlets along the shoreline, offering the opportunity to scout for bears, bald eagles, and marine species like sea otters and humpback whales. Learn about the geological evolution of the region, appreciating how natural forces have sculpted the unique topography around you.	07/01/2025	07/01/2025
Unga Village Unga Village 07/02/2025 Wild and deserted, Unga Village is an abandoned yet picturesque settlement on the southern end of Unga Island. It was settled by Aleuts in 1833 but was abandoned in 1969, as subsistence fishing proved insufficient to support living here. Today, the few wooden buildings that remain are the only evidence that people once lived here. A carpet of pink lousewort, fireweed and other wildflowers surrounds the abandoned shacks as nature has gradually taken over. Experience the eerie beauty of this place during a nature landing with our small expedition boats.	07/02/2025	07/02/2025
Dutch Harbor Dutch Harbor 07/03/2025 America's largest fishing port, Dutch Harbor, is a fascinating place to visit. As we sail toward it you may see Mount Makushin, an occasionally steaming volcano that reaches almost 6,000 ft. Here, you’ll learn about the local Indigenous Unungan people at the Museum of the Aleutians. Visit the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, or tour the WWII museum commemorating the battle that took place here in 1942. Scout for bald eagles and puffins. Foxes, lemmings and wild horses thrive on land, while whales, sea lions and porpoises command the waters. Dutch Harbor was the filming location of the reality television series The Deadliest Catch, which follows crab fishermen at work under extreme conditions.	07/03/2025	07/03/2025
At Sea At Sea 07/04/2025 We’ll continue south through the Bering Sea from the Aleutian Islands toward our next stop of Dutch Harbor. The Expedition Team will prepare you for our upcoming destinations and continue their lecture series. Keep scanning the seas and skies for puffins, auklets, and murrelets, especially closer to the coast. If you’re lucky, you might glimpse the red-legged kittiwake, which is only found in this part of the world. If you’d like to take it easy, you can take in the panoramic views from our Explorer Lounge & Bar, from the infinity pool or the outdoor hot tubs.	07/04/2025	07/04/2025
St. Paul, AK St. Paul, AK 07/05/2025 The windswept island of St. Paul is home to the largest Unangan community in the US, numbering around 480. You can visit the historical remains of barabaras here—traditional dwellings built halfway underground to protect against the sea winds. St. Paul is also designated an Important Bird Area, and around 300 species of migrating birds use it as a resting point. Scan for horned and tufted puffins, the Pribilof sandpiper and the rare red-legged kittiwake. On the shore, you may find northern fur seals waddling and playing—half the world's population of these charming animals lives on these islands.	07/05/2025	07/05/2025
St. Matthew Island/Hall Island St. Matthew Island/Hall Island 07/06/2025 Part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and 200 miles from the nearest village, St. Matthew Island is wild, remote, and isolated. You’ll see traces of abandoned buildings between black sand beaches and wildflower-dotted tundra. A few hardy souls have tried—and failed—to make a home here.? Today, the only inhabitants are birds, including thousands of puffins, murres, and cormorants. On our nature landing, if we’re lucky, we’ll see the rare McKay’s bunting, which breeds almost exclusively here—and listen out for the sound of the singing vole, which was named after its unusual warning cry.	07/06/2025	07/06/2025
Bering Sea Bering Sea 07/07/2025 As we cruise the Bering Sea, you'll have Russia to the west and the United States to the east. Natural wonders abound here, so keep an eye out for humpback whales, and seabirds wheeling through the skies. This is your last full day at sea, so relax and enjoy your time on board. The Expedition Team will recap the highlights of your Alaskan adventure, and you can continue your journey of discovery in the Science Center.	07/07/2025	07/07/2025
Nome Nome 07/08/2025 Prospectors first came to Nome in 1898, and people still hunt for gold here today. You'll see evidence of the Gold Rush all around, including abandoned dredges, turn-of-the-century steam engines and old railroad tracks, lending the town a unique atmosphere. Nome was the end point of three of Roald Amundsen's great polar expeditions, including an attempt to reach the North Pole by air in 1926. Naturally, Nome is a fitting place to bid farewell to our own MS Roald Amundsen before flying back to Seattle, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay.	07/08/2025	07/08/2025
Seattle Seattle 07/08/2025 Prospectors first came to Nome in 1898, and people still hunt for gold here today. You'll see evidence of the Gold Rush all around, including abandoned dredges, turn-of-the-century steam engines and old railroad tracks, lending the town a unique atmosphere. Nome was the end point of three of Roald Amundsen's great polar expeditions, including an attempt to reach the North Pole by air in 1926. Naturally, Nome is a fitting place to bid farewell to our own MS Roald Amundsen before flying back to Seattle, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay.	07/08/2025	07/08/2025
Seattle Seattle 07/09/2025 Your Alaskan adventure comes to an end in Seattle. If you have time before your onward journey, why not head to the Seattle Aquarium to see sea otters and a giant Pacific octopus? Or for incredible views of Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains, take a stroll through the nine-acre Olympic Sculpture Park, admiring the work of renowned artists as you go. For a feast of the senses, visit the famous Pike Place Market. Operating for over a century, this lively farmer’s market boasts everything from buskers and bars to salmon-throwing fishmongers!	07/09/2025	07/09/2025

Hurtigruten introduced a groundbreaking addition to its fleet with the MS Roald Amundsen, a state-of-the-art vessel featuring innovative and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology. This advanced propulsion system significantly reduces fuel consumption, proving that hybrid technology is viable on large ships.
As the first of two hybrid ships that Hurtigruten will add to its fleet, the MS Roald Amundsen uses electrical propulsion to cut emissions. The ship’s sustainable technology reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 20 percent, setting a new standard for eco-friendly cruising.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2019
Gross Tonnage: 20 889 T
Maximum Speed: 15 knots
Ship Length: 140
Passenger Capacity: 530
Number of Decks: 9
Dining / Restaurants: Yes

Jacuzzi: Yes
Bars / Lounges: Yes
Fitness Center: Yes
Lounge: Yes
Staterooms / Suites: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Dining

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Onboard Activities

Outdoor Activities

Wellness

Oceanview

Outside W/Balcony Stateroom (XY) Call for pricing

Category: XY
Deck 7

Size approximately: 17 - 19 m2. Accessible cabin with balcony. High deck, broad balcony, double bed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee.

Outside Stateroom w/ balcony (XTJ) Call for pricing

Category: XTJ
Deck 7

Size approximately: 18 m2. High deck cabins with balcony. Spacious cabins, different sizes, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. With a limited view.

Outside W/Balcony Stateroom (XTD) Call for pricing

Category: XTD
Deck 8
Deck 7

Size approximately: 15 - 19 m2. Cabins on a high deck with a balcony. Spacious cabins, different sizes, double bed, some with sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee.

Outside W/Balcony Stateroom (XT) Call for pricing

Category: XT
Deck 8
Deck 7

Size approximately: 15 - 19 m2. High deck cabins with a balcony. Spacious cabins, different sizes, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofa bed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee.

Outside Stateroom (TY) Call for pricing

Category: TY
Deck 5

Size approximately: 22 m2. Large accessible cabins without balcony. Lower/middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, kettle, tea and coffee.

Outside Stateroom (TT) Call for pricing

Category: TT
Deck 5
Deck 4

Size approximately: 24 - 27 m2. Large cabins without balcony. Lower/middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee.

Outside Stateroom (RR) Call for pricing

Category: RR
Deck 5
Deck 4

Size approximately: 19 - 23 m2. Larger cabins on middle decks. Most 20 square meters, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV.

Suite

Corner Suite (MF) Call for pricing

Category: MF
Deck 7

Size approximately: 22 m2. Corner suite with large windows. Corner suite with large windows. Flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. Without balcony.

Suite W/Balcony (ME) Call for pricing

Category: ME
Deck 9
Deck 8

Size approximately: 20 - 28 m2. Suites with private balcony, different sizes, top-high decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker.

Large Suite W/Balcony (MD) Call for pricing

Category: MD
Deck 7

Size approximately: 35 m2. Large Corner Suite with private balcony, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, espresso maker. Adapted for guests with wheelchair.

Corner Suite W/Balcony (MC) Call for pricing

Category: MC
Deck 9
Deck 8
Deck 7

Size approximately: 20 - 30 m2. Aft Corner Suite with private balcony and hot tub. Various sizes, large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofa, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker.

XL Suite - With balcony (MA) Call for pricing

Category: MA
Deck 8

Extra Large Corner Suite with private balcony. Ship’s most spacious cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, valid for North American residents only and are subject to availability and change without notice and voyage only. The ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Not all cabin grades are available on all ships. Prices for cabin grade D on request.

For voyages 9 nights or longer, cabin assignments are complimentary. For reservations less than 9 nights, guests may reserve specific cabins: $150 per cabin for northbound and $125 per cabin southbound voyages.

Single Supplement: applies and varies based on desired travel date.

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