Cruise itinerary
11-Night Alaska Cruise from Whittier
11 nights · Alaska · 10 ports of call
11-night Alaska cruise aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Whittier and calling at Valdez, Alaska, Hubbard Glacier, Haines, Alaska, Icy Strait Point, Sitka, Alaska and Ketchikan, Alaska and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Pursuit
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Alaska
- Departs
- Whittier
- Returns
- Vancouver, British Columbia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Whittier
Depart 18:00
A small port at the head of a fjord in south-central Alaska, reached through a tunnel cut into the mountains and ringed by glaciers and waterfalls. It serves as a gateway to Prince William Sound, with sea otters and tidewater ice nearby.
- Prince William Sound
- Anton Anderson Tunnel
- Glacier cruises
- Day2
Valdez, Alaska
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 14:00
- Day3
Hubbard Glacier
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
Haines, Alaska
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day5
Icy Strait Point
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A private cruise destination near the Tlingit village of Hoonah on Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska, built around a restored 1930s salmon cannery. Forested trails, whale-rich waters and one of the world's longest ziplines draw visitors, with Glacier Bay close by.
- Restored cannery
- Whale watching
- ZipRider zipline
- Day6
Sitka, Alaska
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
A small town on Baranof Island in southeast Alaska, once the capital of Russian America. Totem poles stand in the coastal national historical park, and the onion-domed cathedral and surrounding Tongass rainforest reflect its layered Tlingit and Russian past.
- Sitka National Historical Park
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Totem trail
- Day7
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 22:00
A southeast Alaska town built on stilts and boardwalks along the Tongass Narrows, long a centre of the salmon trade. It is known for the world's largest collection of totem poles and the historic boardwalk over Ketchikan Creek at Creek Street.
- Creek Street
- Totem poles
- Tongass Narrows
- Day8
Klawock, Alaska
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 17:00
A small Alaska Native town on Prince of Wales Island in the southeast panhandle, set among forested coves rich in salmon. Known for one of the largest collections of totem poles in the state, it preserves the carving traditions of the Tlingit people.
- totem park
- Tlingit heritage
- salmon streams
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Vancouver, British Columbia
Arrive 06:00
A Pacific coast city in British Columbia and the main homeport for Alaska cruises. Ships sail from beneath the sails of Canada Place, with Stanley Park's seawall, the totem poles and the cobbled Gastown district close to the terminal.
- Stanley Park
- Gastown
- Gateway to Alaska
Upcoming departures
- 21 May 2026
- 11 Jun 2026
- 2 Jul 2026
- 23 Jul 2026
- 3 Jun 2027
- 24 Jun 2027
- 15 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Alaska Cruise from Whittier FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Alaska cruise calls at Whittier, Valdez, Alaska, Hubbard Glacier, Haines, Alaska, Icy Strait Point, Sitka, Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska, Klawock, Alaska, Nanaimo, British Columbia and Vancouver, British Columbia.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Whittier and ends in Vancouver, British Columbia.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Azamara Pursuit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 May 2026, 11 Jun 2026, 2 Jul 2026 and 23 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.