Cruise itinerary
26-Night Americas Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia
26 nights · Americas · 15 ports of call
26-night Americas cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Vancouver, British Columbia and calling at At Sea, Ketchikan, Alaska, Hoonah, Cruising Tracy Arm Fjord, Endicott Arm, Alaska and Juneau, Alaska and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 26 nights
- Region
- Americas · Alaska · North America
- Departs
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day4
Hoonah
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Cruising Tracy Arm Fjord
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:00
Endicott Arm, Alaska
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day6
Juneau, Alaska
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
Alaska's capital, reachable only by sea or air, hemmed between steep forested mountains and the Gastineau Channel. The Mendenhall Glacier sits just outside town, tramway cars climb Mount Roberts, and gold-rush history lines the downtown streets.
- Mendenhall Glacier
- Mount Roberts Tramway
- Gastineau Channel
- Day7
Sitka, Alaska
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day8
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Vancouver, British Columbia
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Seward, Alaska
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
A port on Resurrection Bay at the edge of Kenai Fjords National Park in south-central Alaska. A common start or finish for Gulf of Alaska sailings, it offers glacier and wildlife cruises, the Alaska SeaLife Center and the rail and road link to Anchorage.
- Kenai Fjords
- Exit Glacier
- Alaska SeaLife Center
- Day15
At Sea
- Day16
Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20
At Sea
- Day21
At Sea
- Day22
At Sea
- Day23
Kushiro
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day24
Aomori
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city in northern Honshu, Japan, on Mutsu Bay at the top of the main island. It is known for its winter snows, fresh seafood and the giant Nebuta festival floats, with the Hakkoda mountains and apple orchards in the country around it.
- Nebuta floats
- Hakkoda mountains
- Mutsu Bay seafood
- Day25
Hakodate
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city on the southern tip of Hokkaido in northern Japan, one of the first to open to foreign trade. A ropeway climbs Mount Hakodate for its famed night view over the narrow neck of the city, with a morning seafood market and a star-shaped fort.
- Mount Hakodate view
- Morning market
- Goryōkaku fort
- Day26
At Sea
- Day27
Tokyo
Arrive 08:00
Japan's vast capital on Tokyo Bay, a frequent turnaround for Asian and Pacific cruises. From the harbour, the city offers the temples of Asakusa, the crossing at Shibuya and the imperial palace grounds amid one of the world's largest metropolises.
- Senso-ji Temple
- Shibuya Crossing
- Imperial Palace
Upcoming departures
- 31 Aug 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
26-Night Americas Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 26-night Americas cruise calls at Vancouver, British Columbia, At Sea, Ketchikan, Alaska, Hoonah, Cruising Tracy Arm Fjord, Endicott Arm, Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Seward, Alaska, Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Kushiro, Aomori, Hakodate and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
12 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Vancouver, British Columbia and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
26 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Aug 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.