Cruise itinerary
16-Night West Coast US Cruise from Seattle, Washington
16 nights · West Coast US · 12 ports of call
16-night West Coast US cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, departing Seattle, Washington and calling at flight, Nome, Alaska, Dutch Harbor Unalaska, Unga Island Alaska, coastal cruising and Kodiak, Alaska and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- HX Expeditions
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- West Coast US
- Departs
- Seattle, Washington
- Returns
- Vancouver, British Columbia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Nome, Alaska
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Dutch Harbor Unalaska
- Day7
Unga Island Alaska
- Day8
coastal cruising
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Kodiak, Alaska
A rugged fishing town on Kodiak Island off southern Alaska, set among emerald hills and sheltered coves. One of the largest commercial fishing ports in the United States, it is known for its Russian colonial heritage and for the brown bears of the surrounding wildlife refuge.
- Kodiak brown bears
- Russian Orthodox church
- Fort Abercrombie
- Day11At sea
- Day12
coastal cruising
- Day13
Sitka, Alaska
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
- Day14
Wrangell, Alaska
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
- Day15
Misty Fjords
- Day16
Inside Passage
- Day17
Vancouver, British Columbia
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
- 8 Sep 2026
- 3 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night West Coast US Cruise from Seattle, Washington FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night West Coast US cruise calls at Seattle, Washington, flight, Nome, Alaska, Dutch Harbor Unalaska, Unga Island Alaska, coastal cruising, Kodiak, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, Wrangell, Alaska, Misty Fjords, Inside Passage and Vancouver, British Columbia.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Seattle, Washington and ends in Vancouver, British Columbia.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Sep 2026 and 3 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.