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EXPLORA III — 9-Night Americas Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia
EXPLORA III

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9-Night Americas Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia

9 nights · Americas · 8 ports of call

9-night Americas cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Vancouver, British Columbia and calling at At Sea, Wrangell, Alaska, Hoonah, Haines, Alaska, Cruising Tracy Arm Fjord and Ketchikan, Alaska and 1 more.

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At a glance

Cruise line
Explora Journeys
Duration
9 nights
Region
Americas · Alaska · North America
Departs
Vancouver, British Columbia
Returns
Vancouver, British Columbia

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Where this voyage takes you

Vancouver, British ColumbiaWrangell, AlaskaHoonahHaines, AlaskaKetchikan, AlaskaVictoria, British Columbia
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    • Vancouver, British Columbia

      Vancouver, British Columbia

      Depart 17:00

      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
  2. Day
    2
    • At Sea

  3. Day
    3
    • Wrangell, Alaska

      Wrangell, Alaska

      Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00

      A small fishing town on an island near the mouth of the Stikine River in southeast Alaska. One of the oldest settlements in the region, it keeps a low-key feel, with totem poles, petroglyph beaches and jet-boat runs up the river through bald-eagle country.

      • Petroglyph Beach
      • Chief Shakes site
      • Stikine River
  4. Day
    4
    • Hoonah

      Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00

  5. Day
    5
    • Haines, Alaska

      Haines, Alaska

      Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00

  6. Day
    6
    • Cruising Tracy Arm Fjord

      Arrive 06:00 · Depart 12:00

  7. Day
    7
    • Ketchikan, Alaska

      Ketchikan, Alaska

      Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00

      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
  8. Day
    8
    • At Sea

  9. Day
    9
    • Victoria, British Columbia

      Victoria, British Columbia

      Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00

      The capital of British Columbia, set on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in Canada. The Inner Harbour is framed by the ivy-clad Empress Hotel and the domed Parliament Buildings, with whale-watching boats and Butchart Gardens close at hand.

      • Inner Harbour
      • Butchart Gardens
      • Empress Hotel
  10. Day
    10
    • Vancouver, British Columbia

      Vancouver, British Columbia

      Arrive 07:00

      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

  • 24 Aug 2027
  • 22 Aug 2028

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

9-Night Americas Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 9-night Americas cruise calls at Vancouver, British Columbia, At Sea, Wrangell, Alaska, Hoonah, Haines, Alaska, Cruising Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan, Alaska and Victoria, British Columbia.

How many days are spent at sea?

3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It is a round-trip sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia.

How long is this cruise?

9 nights aboard EXPLORA III.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 24 Aug 2027 and 22 Aug 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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About: EXPLORA III — 9-Night Americas Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia

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Who’s travelling
Adults
18+
2
Children
2–17 years
0
Infants
6–23 months
0
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