There’s a part of North America that most people never see. Not because it’s hard to find, but because it doesn’t ask to be found. It is a place of absolute stillness, occasionally interrupted by the deep, resonant crack of ancient ice, or the long slow breath of a humpback whale.
Alaska is like that. The kind of destination people talk about for years before they finally go, and then wonder why they waited so long.
This 11-day Viking ocean cruise from Vancouver to Seward takes you through narrow waterways flanked by mountains so close you feel like you could reach out and touch the snow. You’ll watch a glacier the size of a small city push its wall of ancient ice toward the sea, close enough to hear it crack. You’ll walk streets where gold rush prospectors once stumbled through the mud chasing their fortunes, and stand before totem poles that have been telling stories since long before any of us were born.
No crowds. No children underfoot. No noise, and nowhere else you have to be. Just Alaska, doing what it has always done, being one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia
Step on board your intimate ship in this beautiful mountain-fringed city and settle into your elegant stateroom.
Day 2: Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage
Spend a blissful day relaxing on deck or looking through the panoramic glass windows as you smoothly glide past the snowcapped mountains and quiet emerald islands of the tranquil Inside Passage.
Day 3: Ketchikan, Alaska
Stroll along the historic waterfront boardwalks of Ketchikan and learn the fascinating stories behind the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles.
Day 4: Sitka, Alaska
Discover a unique seaside sanctuary wrapped in a peaceful blend of indigenous Tlingit heritage and centuries-old Russian history.
Day 5: Juneau, Alaska
Explore Alaska's majestic capital city, uniquely nestled in a dramatic, fjord-like setting at the foot of massive, ancient ice fields.
Day 6: Skagway, Alaska
Step into a charming, historic valley town that still captures the nostalgic romance and frontier spirit of the great Yukon Gold Rush.
Day 7: Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Immerse yourself in authentic native culture at a beautifully preserved historic canning station steeped in centuries of Tlingit storytelling.
Day 8: Scenic Sailing: Hubbard Glacier
Relax with a warm drink from the comfort of the ship’s lounge as you witness the towering, luminous blue walls of the breathtaking Hubbard Glacier.
Day 9: Valdez, Alaska
Sail deep into a quiet, breathtaking fjord in Prince William Sound to explore a spectacular landscape framed by cascading waterfalls and coastal forests.
Day 10: Seward, Alaska
Arrive in the scenic seaside port of Seward, nestled between soaring mountain peaks, where you can enjoy an unhurried day visiting the world-class Alaska SeaLife Center.
Day 11: Seward, Alaska
Enjoy one last quiet breakfast overlooking Resurrection Bay before saying goodbye to your ship's crew and beginning your smooth journey home.
The Viking Difference
Veranda Staterooms from $8,999 CAD per person
Featured rate based on the Veranda V2 category (Aug 2–12, 2027 departure)
Looking for a different time of year? Seasonal departures are available all summer long, running from May through September 2027.
Just a $25 deposit secures your 2027 sailing when you book before June 30, 2026
Reach out to us to learn more, confirm availability, and take advantage of these limited‑time savings.
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