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Set sail on an intimate and immersive luxury voyage with Seabourn, where Alaska's untamed beauty and grandeur await your discovery. Fly to Vancouver, Canada to board the exceptional ‘Seabourn Quest’ as she cruises through icy bays to vivid blue glaciers. Explore frontier towns, embrace Native American culture and the history of this remote, yet stunningly beautiful destination.
Aboard 'Seabourn Quest' picture yourself indulging in complimentary caviar, canapes and savoring the world-class dining and fine wine experiences. Enjoy The Restaurant, Solis’ Mediterranean menu, the outdoor ambience of The Colonnade and more. Engage in enlightening conversations with guest experts from the arts, history and science, each session bringing an added depth and richness to this exceptional journey.
The magic of Alaska comes alive as Seabourn's Zodiacs whisk you away to explore remote destinations. You’ll come face-to-face with majestic glaciers, playful sea lions, icy seascapes and the soaring peaks of the Alaskan wilderness. Feel the thrill of spotting Grey whales and grizzly bears in their natural habitats. Feel the shiver of the majestic Hubbard Glacier and lose yourself in the serene beauty of Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Every day is a new adventure, waiting for discovery. Visit tiny Ketchikan to relive gold rush days of old, visit Alaska's capital Juneau - gateway to the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier and be captivated by Sitka’s Russian architecture and Tlingit native traditions. Discover the secluded tranquility of the Inian Islands and the true wilderness of Misty Fjords. Navigate the scenic wonders of Stephens Passage, bordered by mountains and lush hemlock forests, a natural sanctuary for bears, whales and a wealth of birdlife.
Join Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest' on this transformative odyssey through one of the world's last great frontiers. Includes return international full-service flights, 14-night luxury Seabourn Alaska Cruise, 2 nights 4-star hotel in Vancouver, enjoy 41 meals, including all meals whilst cruising and more.
Want more? Take advantage of a suite upgrade and Arrive Early or Stay Behind options.
Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details
Embark upon an exhilarating odyssey as you bid adieu to the landscapes of Australia (or New Zealand) to commence your trip across the Pacific to Vancouver, gateway to your exciting Alaska cruise aboard Seabourn’s 'Seabourn Quest'.
Upon arrival in Vancouver, once you have cleared customs and immigration and claimed luggage - a transfer is arranged to transfer you to your hotel. Once checked in, the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront (or similar)
Meals included: In-Flight
Day at leisure,
Vancouver is a city blessed with unparalleled natural beauty. Surrounded by mountains and water, the cityscape is a stunning juxtaposition of modern architecture against a backdrop of majestic peaks and the Pacific Ocean.
Stanley Park, an urban oasis, offers a haven of lush forests, seawalls, and beaches, providing a perfect escape into nature without leaving the city.
From skiing and snowboarding in the nearby mountains during the winter to hiking, biking, and kayaking in the warmer months, outdoor enthusiasts will find a paradise here. Grouse Mountain, a short drive from downtown, transforms into a winter wonderland, and the extensive network of trails in and around the city provides endless opportunities for exploration.
Vancouver's multicultural population has resulted in a rich tapestry of cultures and cuisines. The city's diverse neighbourhoods showcase a vibrant mix of art, music, and culinary experiences. Food lovers can indulge in a world of flavours, from Asian street food to Pacific Northwest seafood, making Vancouver a true epicentre of cultural fusion and gastronomic delights.
Overnight: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront (or similar)
Meals included: None
Enjoy your free morning in Vancouver before making your own way to the Canada Place cruise ship terminal to board the luxurious 'Seabourn Quest'.
Departs: 17:00
Once settled in, the ship is yours to explore as your home away from home for the next 14 nights.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Dinner
Seymour Narrows - Transit
The Seymour Narrows is a 5 kilometre stretch of the Discovery Channel north of Vancouver Island, British Columbia that is notorious for the strength of the tidal currents flowing through it. The average width of the narrows is just 750 metres. During extreme tides, the current through the narrows is subject to severe Venturi effect, resulting in an increased velocity that can reach 15 knots. The navigation of Seymour Narrows is dependent on tidal and other conditions, and requires skill and technical accomplishment.
Queen Charlotte Sound - Cruising
The Queen Charlotte Sound lies between the Queen Charlotte Strait, winding between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland in the south, and Hecate Strait, which is northward, adjacent to the Haida Gwaii Islands off the Pacific coast of British Columbia. It is a broad reach in the long shipping route called the Inside Passage threading the myriad islands stretching from Washington’s Puget Sound to Alaska.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Ketchikan - Tendered: 07:00 - 15:00
Ketchikan is a picturesque coastal town with a colourful frontier history, standing at the southern entrance to Alaska's famed Inside Passage. It began as a salmon cannery in 1885, built by company employee Mike Martin at the mouth of Ketchikan Creek. Once dubbed the 'Canned Salmon Capital of the World,’ today government, commercial fishing, and tourism are its main industries. The renowned Creek Street, perched on stilts along the mouth of the creek, would bring lasting infamy to the area for the red-light district that burgeoned there during the Gold Rush.
The town’s site first served as a camp for Tlingit people, and for thousands of years this has been their home. Their rich culture is being preserved to this day. A visit to Ketchikan is not complete without visiting one or all of Native American sites such as Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, Saxman Native Village and the Totem Heritage Center. Together, these locations comprise the world's largest collection of standing Native American totem poles.
Please note this port is accessed by tender boats. Boarding and disembarking tender boats may involve steps and uneven surfaces. While cruise lines strive to provide ease of access, accessibility options can vary at different tender ports. Passengers with mobility concerns are encouraged to inquire about specific arrangements and consider their individual needs when participating in tendering activities.
Snow Pass: Cruising
In the passage between Sumner Strait and Clarence Strait in Southeast Alaska’s Alexander Archipelago, midway between Prince of Wales Island on the west and Zarembo Island on the east, is a small cluster of islands with a picturesque passageway between them called Snow Pass. It makes a scenic up-close route for your Seabourn ship during the transit.
Decision Passage: Cruising
Decision Passage is the western end of the Sumner Strait, which runs through the Alexander Archipelago into the Pacific Ocean in Southeastern Alaska, bounded on the north by Kuiu Island and Cape Decision, the location of a 1932 lighthouse. This is the route your ship takes when coming from or going to the colourful historic community of Sitka on the west coast of Baranof Island, which was originally the Russian fortress town of New Archangel.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Tendered: 08:00 - 17:00
Story and soul await in the history and lush scenery of this remote city on Baranof Island. As the oldest city in Alaska, only accessible by air and sea, Sitka is the perfect place to relish in the unbridled beauty of the Last Frontier. Nicknamed the 'Paris of the Pacific' for the growing wealth acquired during its logging, gold, and fur trade booms, Sitka was sold to the United States by Russia in 1867. Picturesque remnants of Russia’s architectural influence are still present; one of the most intriguing structures is the Cathedral of Saint Michael, built in 1848 to honour a Russian Orthodox bishop. The mix of Tlingit tradition runs heavily through Sitka’s streets as well, making for a unique blend of history and culture. From salmon fishing, hikes in the Tongass rainforest, exploring the coastline by private vessel, or even a round of golf in some of the toughest and most beautiful holes in all of Alaska… one visit to Sitka is never enough because of the infinite ways to connect with its culture, wildlife, and people.
Please note this port is accessed by tender boats. Boarding and disembarking tender boats may involve steps and uneven surfaces. While cruise lines strive to provide ease of access, accessibility options can vary at different tender ports. Passengers with mobility concerns are encouraged to inquire about specific arrangements and consider their individual needs when participating in tendering activities.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Yakutat Bay- Cruising:
Yakutat Bay is 29 kilometres wide at its entry, and cuts from the Gulf of Alaska into Disenchantment Bay, the entryway to the huge Hubbard Glacier, North America’s largest tidewater glacier. As the bay narrows and the shorelines draw closer, the 122-foot face of the glacier exerts a luminous, ghostly presence, often from as much as 48 miles away. More and more floating ice dimples the surface of the water, and seals bob up and disappear again. The chilled air from the glacier flows in a downdraft of cold that gives rise to mists and grey clouds, through which the vivid blue of the ice wall shimmers. It is an impressive sight of nature’s immense raw workplace, shaping the earth itself as part of an endless cycle of water from the sea evaporating to the sky, falling as snow on the heights and itching over centuries back again to the sea.
Hubbard Glacier - Cruising:
Arrives: 10:00 - Departs: 18:00
An opportunity to experience the wonders of nature up - welcome to the optional Expedition Experiences by Seabourn. Zodiac, kayaking or hiking activities enable you to experience the wonders of nature up close; in depth cultural, ethnographic and archaeological discoveries connect you to the human and natural history of Seabourn’s world. Each expedition is expertly planned, professionally operated, and escorted by skilled expedition staff (additional charges may apply).
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Inian Islands:
Arrives: 05:30 - Departs: 12:30
As the gatekeepers to the northern entrance of the fabled Inside Passage, the remote Inian Islands stand between Cross Sound and Icy Strait, exposed to the high energy seas of the Pacific Ocean. Tidal currents surging through the narrow channels separating the islands can be severe. Nicknames like ‘The Laundry Chute’ justify their notorious reputations.
For millennia, Tlingit people came here to hunt and fish in the rich bounty that these waters provided. Today, the Inian Islands Institute, located within the islands, provides access to the abundant and protected waters for scientific research. Sitka black-tailed deer and brown bears frequent their rugged and rocky shores, while sea lions fill their stomachs with salmon before hauling out to rest on the many rocky outcrops making up this island group. Sea otters, bald eagles, and humpback whales frequent the area in great numbers during the summer months.
The Inian Islands were named by William Healey Dall, one of Alaska's earliest scientific explorers, in 1879.
Icy Strait Point - Tendered: 16:00 - 20:00
Please note this port is accessed by tender boats. Boarding and disembarking tender boats may involve steps and uneven surfaces. While cruise lines strive to provide ease of access, accessibility options can vary at different tender ports. Passengers with mobility concerns are encouraged to inquire about specific arrangements and consider their individual needs when participating in tendering activities.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Haines, Alaska
Arrives: 06:00 - Departs: 18:00
Tucked in along the shores of the longest fjord in North America and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Haines is an authentic Alaskan experience. It is an eclectic community and a truly hidden gem. Its rich culture shines brightly during the annual state fair that draws people from all over Alaska.
Haines is home to the largest concentration of bald eagles on earth, and grizzly bears gorge themselves on spawning salmon in its rivers. It was originally named Dteshuh, which means 'end of the trail' in the language of the Chilkat natives, who used to portage across the peninsula to Chilkat Inlet as a shortcut to their trade route to the interior.
The first Europeans arrived in 1879 to build a school and a Presbyterian mission. In time, the mission was renamed Haines in honour of Francina E. Haines, the chairwoman of the committee that raised funds for its construction. Haines grew dramatically during the 1899 Klondike gold rush in the Yukon, supplying prospectors with food and equipment.
Lynn Canal: Cruising
Lynn Canal is a 145-kilometre long inlet into Alaska’s coast running from the Chilkat River in the north to the Chatham Strait and Stephens Passage in the south. Because it connects the towns of Skagway and Haines to Juneau and the rest of the Inside Passage, it is an important shipping lane for ferries, cargo and cruise ships, and was a crucial passageway to the Klondike gold fields during the Gold Rush. It was discovered by Joseph Whidbey in 1794 and named by George Vancouver after his birthplace, King’s Lynn in Norfolk, England. More than 600 metres in depth, it is one of the deepest and longest fjords in the world, and the deepest in North America outside Greenland.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrives: 07:00 - Departs: 21:00
Juneau, Alaska’s capital, is accessible only by air and sea, due to the rugged mountain terrain that surrounds the city. It has been a world-class travel destination since the early 1900’s. The city has plenty to offer the outdoor adventurer. You may choose to explore on foot along the Perseverance Trail or around Mendenhall Glacier, or board one of the many local whale-watching boats, or view the mountains and extensive glaciers of the Juneau Icefield from a helicopter.
Although founded by Alaskan pioneers, this area was in use for thousands of years by the Tlingit people and was originally settled by the Auke tribe, taking advantage of the abundant food and natural resources provided by the land and sea. Their descendants continue to gather clams, gumboot chitons, grass and sea urchins to this day.
Originally named Harrisburg in 1880, after the gold prospector Richard Harris, the name was later changed to honour his partner Joe Juneau.
Overnight: Seaboun's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Glacier Bay: Cruising
Arrives: 08:00* - Departs: 16:00*
*Subject to ice conditions, cruising only, times subject to weather conditions.
Designated as an International World Heritage Site in 1992, Glacier Bay is also a National Monument, a National Park and a designated Biosphere Reserve. Over millennia, Glacier Bay has experienced many major advances of its glaciers. When first surveyed in 1794 by a team under the command of British captain George Vancouver on 'HMS Discovery', its vast glaciers extended well beyond present-day margins of the bay.
Temperate, coniferous rainforest dominates its southern shores. Black and brown bears, wolves, moose, eagles and ravens all go about their daily routines, while harbour seals and whales frolic within the bay waters.
Glacier Bay has two major arms, East and West, and over fifty named glaciers, some of which push forward at three to six feet per day. Combined with Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Canada’s Kluane National Park and Alsek-Tatshenshini Park, Glacier Bay encompasses the largest protected wilderness area on earth. This is truly a place of awe-inspiring beauty and an icon of wild Alaska.
Stephens Passage: Cruising
One of the straightest stretches of the Inside Passage is the Stephens Passage just south of Juneau, a 170-kilometre channel between 1,500-metre peaks that cuts through the Alexander Archipelago between Admiralty Island on the west and the mainland and Douglas Island on the east. It is a good place to be on deck, because Admiralty boasts more bears than people, and the spruce and hemlock forests come right down to the water. The Passage is generally considered some of the best whale-watching water in Alaska, and also holds plentiful populations of huge Steller sea lions, as well as flocks of gulls and guillemots that clatter aloft as the ship passes. The passage was named by George Vancouver in 1794 after being charted by Joseph Whidbey.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Decision Passage: Cruising
Decision Passage is the western end of the Sumner Strait, which runs through the Alexander Archipelago into the Pacific Ocean in Southeastern Alaska, bounded on the north by Kuiu Island and Cape Decision, the location of a 1932 lighthouse. This is the route your ship takes when coming from or going to the colourful historic community of Sitka on the west coast of Baranof Island, which was originally the Russian fortress town of New Archangel.
Wrangell:
Arrives: 10:00 - Departs: 19:00
One of the thousands of islands of the Alexander Archipelago, Wrangell Island sits at the heart of the Tongass National Rain Forest and receives approximately 203 cm of rain per year. The city of Wrangell, a true Alaskan frontier town, sits at the northern end of the island, a short distance from the mouth of the mighty Stikine River. The history of Wrangell is deeply rooted in the Tlingit people, the fur trade and the gold rush. The Stikine River trade route brought the Tlingit people here thousands of years ago, evidenced by some forty petroglyphs at Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site and Totem Park.
The Stikine River, Shakes Glacier and Anan Creek Bear Observatory are highlights in the region. Anan Creek boasts the largest pink salmon run of the Inside Passage, attracting brown and black bears in great numbers. Wrangell was named for Ferdinand Petrovich Wrangel, a Russian explorer and administrator of the Russian-American Company during the mid-1800's.
Stikine Strait: Cruising
Stikine Strait is a picturesque channel in the Alexander Archipelago of Alaska between Zarembo Island and Woronkofski and Etolin Islands near the mouth of the Stikine River south of Wrangell. It first appears on an 1848 Russian chart as Stakhin Strait and has been spelled variously on many charts since that time.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Behm Canal - Cruising:
The 170-kilometre Behm Canal runs from the Clarence Strait through the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska, and into the channel separating Revillagigedo Island from the mainland. It forms part of Inside Passage on the route between Ketchikan and the Misty Fjords National Monument. The canal was named by George Vancouver during his surveying expedition in 1793, in honour of Magnus von Behm, who had been governor of Kamchatka in the Russian Far East when Vancouver called at Petropavlovsk with Captain Cook’s expedition following Cook's murder in Hawaii.
Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords):
Arrives: 08:00 - Departs: 18:00
Scottish-American naturalist John Muir compared the 2,294,343-acre Misty Fjords National Monument to his favourite place in America, Yosemite National Park. Often shrouded in mist, Misty Fjords is a true wilderness.
Its vertical granite cliffs, which reach 900 metres above sea level, descend another 300 metres below the water’s surface. Carved by glaciers and covered in a green carpet of mosses and lichens, Misty Fjords receives more than 381 cm of rain per year. Western hemlock, Sitka spruce, and western red cedar dominate the prolific vegetation along its shore. Mountain goats, brown and black bears, coastal wolves, sea lions, bald eagles, ravens, Dall's porpoises, orca and humpback whales can be spotted along its shorelines and throughout its waters.
Misty Fjords cruising:
(Scenic cruising, times subject to weather conditions, time subject to daylight hours.)
Misty Fjords National Monument is a section of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska’s extreme southeastern Panhandle region. The monument consists of over two million acres of deeply cut fjords cradled in U-shaped valleys between mountain ranges rising 600 to 900 metres above sea level.
The fjords themselves extend as much as 300 metres below the surface. These granite ranges are covered with virgin forest, and most of the monument is also a dedicated wilderness area. Misty Fjords inspired the explorer John Muir to proclaim them among the most beautiful places he had ever seen. Your ship will cruise among these spectacular forests, waterfalls and mountains. The onboard Ventures by Seabourn team will offer optional excursions including kayaking the fjords and a short sightseeing floatplane flight.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrives: 08:00 - Departs: 23:00
Prince Rupert, set amongst the coastal mountains, is the jumping-off point for travellers joining the coastal ferries to Haida Gwaii, Vancouver or north to Alaska. Highlights include the quaint Cow Bay with its shops and restaurants, the Museum of Northern British Columbia, the totem carving house or the stunning sunken gardens.
Prince Rupert certainly has abundant wildlife. Whether you join a local boat for whale-watching, hike along the Butze Rapids or take a scenic flight, you are sure to be pleased. The region is home to the highest concentration of grizzly bears in North America. The Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary, established in 1994, was the first area in Canada to be protected specifically for grizzlies and their habitat.
Founded in 1910, the town was named for Prince Rupert, who was a governor of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670. Prince Rupert is the northern terminus of the Canadian National Railway and an important port for goods moving towards Alaska.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Grenville Channel - Cruising only:
*Times are subject to weather conditions
Grenville Channel is a long, well-protected channel along the northern British Columbia coast between the large Pitt Island and the mainland. It is an important shipping lane, and you are likely to see ships of many different types and sizes as you pass through. The shores are mountainous on both sides, with two notable peaks about halfway through, Mt. Batchellor on the east side and Mt. Saunders on Pitt Island to the west. There are a number of Indian Reserves and Marine Parks in the mountains and narrow waterways off the channel.
Whale Channel - Cruising:
Arrives: 10:00* - Departs: 14:00*
*Times are subject to weather conditions
Whale Channel is a picturesque waterway separating Gil Island from Princess Royal Island in British Columbia’s Inside Passage. Surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges and teeming with marine life, It is a diversion from the main shipping lane, located roughly halfway between Prince Rupert and the First Nations village of Klemt
Princess Royal Channel - Cruising
*Times are subject to weather conditions.
The Princess Royal Channel separates the largest island along British Columbia’s coast from the mainland. It is located roughly halfway between Bella Bella in the south and Prince Rupert in the north, in one of the province’s most remote areas. Princess Royal island was named in 1788 by Captain Charles Duncan, in honour of his ship, the Princess Royal. The island is uninhabited, although there are two small villages in the channel, the First Nations community of Klemtu on Swindle Island and Hartley Bay on the mainland. Wildlife, by contrast, is plentiful, including Kermode, black and grizzly bears, deer, wolves and foxes. Golden and bald eagles nest in the region, as well as the endangered marbled murrelet. In the waters, there are abundant salmon, elephant seals, whales, orcas and dolphins.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Alert Bay:
Tendered: 06:00 - 16:00
*Subject to tidal conditions.
Located on the now-dormant Alert Bay volcanic belt, Cormorant Island is host to Vancouver Island's oldest northern community, the small town of Alert Bay. It is located in the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation and today is a blend of both aboriginal and pioneer culture.
A walk along the shores of this tiny 2 square kilometre island will amaze you with its history, spectacular views and abundant wildlife. Remnants of its former fish-salting plant from the 1800's remain along the harbour. The U'mista Cultural Centre is Canada's longest-running First Nations museum and home to the famed Potlatch Collection. This collection of ceremonial regalia was confiscated for preservation by Canadian authorities in 1922, and finally returned to the community during the 1980's. Seabirds, humpback, orca, and grey whales, sea lions and white-sided dolphins are all present in the surrounding waters. Alert Bay was named in 1860 for the Royal Navy ship HMS Alert which conducted survey operations in and around the region.
Please note this port is accessed by tender boats. Boarding and disembarking tender boats may involve steps and uneven surfaces. While cruise lines strive to provide ease of access, accessibility options can vary at different tender ports. Passengers with mobility concerns are encouraged to inquire about specific arrangements and consider their individual needs when participating in tendering activities.
Johnstone Strait: Cruising
Johnstone Strait is a well-protected shipping route passing 110-kilometre along the northeast shore of Vancouver Island between the island and the mainland of British Columbia. The strait is between 2 kilometres and 5 kilometres wide, and leads from the broad Georgia Strait through a narrow channel called Discovery Passage. The strait was named by Vancouver in 1792 for James Johnstone, the master of one of his tenders during the survey expedition that revealed Vancouver Island to be an island. There are no cities or towns on the strait. The Johnstone Strait is the summer range of a large pod of seasonally resident orcas which are frequently seen in the area.
Seymour Narrows: Transit
*Subject to transit window.
The Seymour Narrows is a 5-kilometre stretch of the Discovery Channel north of Vancouver Island, British Columbia that is notorious for the strength of the tidal currents flowing through it. The average width of the narrows is just 750 metres. During extreme tides, the current through the narrows is subject to severe Venturi effect, resulting in an increased velocity that can reach 15 knots. The navigation of Seymour Narrows is dependent on tidal and other conditions, and requires skill and technical accomplishment.
Overnight: Seabourn's 'Seabourn Quest'
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrives: 07:00
Enjoy your final breakfast aboard as you sail back into Vancouver this morning, and when the time is right, disembark and make your own way back to Vancouver airport in time to check in for your flight back home.
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Meals included: In-Flight
Welcome home! We hope you enjoyed your trip to Alaska and look forward to you travelling with TripADeal again in the future.
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