Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Discover scenic Vancouver, set between mountains and the sea, and its rich heritage. |
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Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage |
Enjoy the scenic landscape and look out for animals in their natural habitat. |
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Ketchikan, United States |
Learn about the native craft and legends of totem poles or venture to Alaska’s misty fjords. |
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Sitka, United States |
Marvel at the beauty of Mt. Edgecumbe volcano and Sitka Sound; stroll through Totem Park. |
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Scenic Sailing: Glacier Bay |
Keep watch for icebergs and calving glaciers as you sail the striking waters of Glacier Bay. |
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Scenic Sailing: Yakutat Bay |
Witness some of Alaska’s pristine beauty; pass Yakutat Bay on the journey to Hubbard Glacier. |
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Valdez, United States |
Discover this small fishing town or capture views of glaciers by helicopter, boat or kayak. |
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Seward, United States |
Browse the Alaska SeaLife Center or learn about dogsledding at this gateway to the Iditarod. |
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Kodiak, United States |
Uncover 200-plus years of history as you stroll the city; shop for crafts at Bear Town Market. |
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Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Alaska |
Sail the Gulf of Alaska, surrounded by lush forests, mountains and gleaming glaciers. |
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Dutch Harbor, United States |
Absorb rich island heritage as you explore this Unalaska charming town on your own. |
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Sail the Bering Sea |
Sail the Bering Sea, named for explorer Vitus Bering, who chartered these waters in 1728. |
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Cross the International Date Line |
Journey into the “future” and raise a glass to celebrate this time-honored tradition. |
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Sail the North Pacific Ocean |
Sail the mighty North Pacific Ocean, where the Pacific meets the colder climes of the Arctic. |
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Sail the Okhotsk Sea |
Sail the waters of the Okhotsk Sea, home to one of the world’s most abundant fishing grounds. |
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Sapporo (Otaru), Japan |
Explore highlights, including the Hokkaidō Shrine or sample culinary specialties and sake. |
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Sapporo (Otaru), Japan |
Sample the nation’s white-chocolate cookies, Shiroi Koibito; experience market culture. |
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Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait |
Sail the Tsugaru Strait, surrounded by the slopes of Japan’s dramatic coastal mountains. |
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Tokyo, Japan |
Explore Japan’s center of education, economics and culture; see local landmarks and shrines. |
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Tokyo, Japan |
Admire Tokyo's skyline from one of the many observation decks in the city. |
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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
On North Pacific Passage your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - History of Japan
- - Western Canada Exploration
- - Indigenous People of North America
- - The Vikings
- - Oceans in Context—History & Inspiration
- - Islands in History
- - History of Navigation
- - The Bayeux Tapestry
