Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
1
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Discover scenic Vancouver, set between mountains and the sea, and its rich heritage.
2
Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage
Enjoy the scenic landscape and look out for animals in their natural habitat.
3
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
Learn about the native craft and legends of totem poles or venture to Alaska’s misty fjords.
4
Sitka, Alaska, United States
Marvel at the beauty of Mt. Edgecumbe volcano and Sitka Sound; stroll through Totem Park.
5
Scenic Sailing: Glacier Bay
Keep watch for icebergs and calving glaciers as you sail the striking waters of Glacier Bay.
6
Scenic Sailing: Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
The Hubbard Glacier is one of Alaska's must-see sights; keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.
7
Valdez, Alaska, United States
Discover this small fishing town or capture views of glaciers by helicopter, boat or kayak.
8
Seward, Alaska, United States
Browse the Alaska SeaLife Center or learn about dogsledding at this gateway to the Iditarod.
9
Homer, Alaska, United States
Take in the charming small town atmosphere and natural splendor that Homer has to offer.
10
Kodiak, Alaska, United States
Uncover 200-plus years of history as you stroll the city; shop for crafts at Bear Town Market.
11
Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Alaska
Sail the Gulf of Alaska, surrounded by lush forests, mountains and gleaming glaciers.
12
Sail the Bering Sea
Sail the Bering Sea, named for explorer Vitus Bering, who chartered these waters in 1728.
13
Cross the International Dateline (West)
Journey into the “future” and raise a glass to celebrate this time-honored tradition.
14-16
Sail the North Pacific Ocean
Sail the mighty North Pacific Ocean, where the Pacific meets the colder climes of the Arctic.
17-18
Sail the Okhotsk Sea
Sail the waters of the Okhotsk Sea, home to one of the world’s most abundant fishing grounds.
19
Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Explore highlights, including the Hokkaidō Shrine or sample culinary specialties and sake.
20
Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Sample the nation’s white-chocolate cookies, Shiroi Koibito; experience market culture.
21
Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait
Sail the Tsugaru Strait, surrounded by the slopes of Japan’s dramatic coastal mountains.
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre and post cruise extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
On this itinerary, your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - History of Japan
- - Indigenous People of the Pacific Northwest
- - The Vikings
- - Oceans in Context—History & Inspiration
- - Islands in History
- - History of Navigation
- - The Bayeux Tapestry
