Cruise itinerary
17-Night West Coast US Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia
17 nights · West Coast US · 15 ports of call
17-night West Coast US cruise aboard MS Roald Amundsen, departing Vancouver, British Columbia and calling at Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Wrangell, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, Icy Strait Point and coastal cruising and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- HX Expeditions
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- West Coast US
- Departs
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Returns
- Seattle, Washington
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
Inside Passage
- Day3
Misty Fjords
- Day4
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
- Day5
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
- Day6
Icy Strait Point
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
- Day7
coastal cruising
- Day8At sea
- Day9
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
- Day10
coastal cruising
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Unga Island Alaska
- Day13
Dutch Harbor Unalaska
- Day14
coastal cruising
- Day15
St Paul Island Alaska
- Day16
St Matthew Island Alaska
- Day17
Seattle, Washington
A port city in Washington State on Puget Sound, framed by Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Seattle is a major gateway to Alaska cruises, known for Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the original Starbucks near the waterfront.
- Pike Place Market
- Space Needle
- Puget Sound
- Day18
Seattle, Washington
A port city in Washington State on Puget Sound, framed by Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Seattle is a major gateway to Alaska cruises, known for Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the original Starbucks near the waterfront.
- Pike Place Market
- Space Needle
- Puget Sound
Upcoming departures
- 25 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night West Coast US Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night West Coast US cruise calls at Vancouver, British Columbia, Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Wrangell, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, Icy Strait Point, coastal cruising, Kodiak, Alaska, Unga Island Alaska, Dutch Harbor Unalaska, St Paul Island Alaska, St Matthew Island Alaska, Nome, Alaska, flight and Seattle, Washington.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 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 Seattle, Washington.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard MS Roald Amundsen.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.