Alaska & the Inside Passage
Glacier Ice, Southern Alaska
11 Days | 7 Guided Tours | 2 Countries
See the wilds of a great frontier. Sailing from Seward to Vancouver, this Viking voyage combines scenic cruising with immersive ports of call, offering the chance to experience Alaska’s remarkable landscapes and frontier history in comfort and style.
Immerse yourself in Tlingit culture and experience the outpost atmosphere that prevails in charming, mountain-ringed seaside towns. Sail for 11 days from the dramatic glaciers of the north through a pristine wilderness of misty fjords, lush forests and gleaming walls of ice, pan for gold like prospectors of old, and hear tales of a region where a Wild West spirit still feels very much alive.
Note the itinerary is available in reverse.
Itinerary
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Begin your frontier adventure nestled between dramatic snowcapped peaks and Resurrection Bay.
Embark your ship in Seward, a historic community that serves as the official starting point of the famous Iditarod National Historic Trail. On Day 2, explore the majestic wilderness of Kenai Fjords National Park right on the town's doorstep. Here, you can watch for rich marine life—including sea otters, harbor seals, and whales—or marvel at the massive Harding Icefield, where colossal active glaciers carve and tumble directly into the thundering sea.
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Discover the stunning alpine beauty of a deep-cut fjord in Prince William Sound.
Dock in Valdez, beautifully framed by the towering, glaciated Chugach Mountains. Once a bustling base camp for 1890s gold prospectors, the city eventually found its calling as North America's northernmost ice-free port and the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Spend your day taking in the spectacular scenery, kayaking past majestic waterfalls, or exploring the town’s rich frontier history.
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Stand in awe before the towering blue face of North America’s longest tidewater glacier.
Experience a breathtaking day of scenic cruising as your ship navigates Yakutat Bay to approach the colossal Hubbard Glacier. Unlike most glaciers that are slowly retreating, the mighty Hubbard is actively advancing, continually pushing a massive, 400-year-old wall of ice toward the sea. Grab a spot on deck to witness the thrilling spectacle of giant icebergs calving into the ocean with a roar like thunder.
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Immerse yourself in authentic Tlingit heritage within a pristine wilderness setting.
Arrive at Icy Strait Point, a beautifully restored historic salmon-cannery village owned and operated by local Alaska Natives with deep ancestral ties to the region. Located near the village of Hoonah, this unique destination offers an uncommercialized look into traditional life. Explore a world-class wilderness museum, search the surrounding coastal rainforests for brown bears, or experience the world's largest zip-rider for a thrilling view of the canopy.
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Step back in time to the wild and rugged days of the historic Klondike Gold Rush.
Stroll through Skagway, a town nestled in a striking glacial valley that served as the primary gateway to the goldfields of the Canadian Yukon. Nearly one hundred buildings from the late 1800s remain preserved downtown, keeping the outpost's colorful frontier atmosphere alive. To fully experience the gold rush trail, you can take a ride on the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route narrow-gauge railroad as it climbs steep mountain passes past rushing waterfalls.
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Explore America’s most isolated capital city, tightly nestled between mountains and the sea.
Arrive in Juneau, a remarkably isolated capital that completely lacks road access to the outside world, making it reachable only by air or sea. Squeezed against the Gastineau Channel, the city boasts incredibly dramatic natural boundaries. Spend your time embarking on a world-class whale-watching excursion in the surrounding waters, or venture just outside the city to witness the spectacular, easily accessible face of the Mendenhall Glacier.
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Uncover a unique cultural blend of indigenous Tlingit roots and Russian colonial history.
Discover Sitka, a scenic island community facing the open Pacific Ocean that once served as the bustling capital of Russian America before the 1867 Alaska Purchase. Tour the landmark St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral downtown, then walk the peaceful, totem-lined forest trails of Sitka National Historical Park. The park sits on a lush coastal rainforest ecosystem where the local river system serves as a crucial habitat for native salmon and bald eagles.
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Discover the 'Salmon Capital of the World' and a rich treasury of Native American art.
Visit Ketchikan, a vibrant waterfront town built partly on stilts over the water and surrounded by the expansive Tongass National Forest. Renowned for its historic salmon streams and colorful fishing boardwalks like Creek Street, the city is also home to the world's largest collection of authentic standing totem poles. Take time to explore the intricate carvings and learn the fascinating clan legends preserved by the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples.
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Cruise a legendary marine highway flanked by misty fjords and dense temperate rainforests.
Spend a peaceful day relaxing on board as your ship glides through the maze of islands, coastal cliffs, and calm channels that make up the breathtaking Inside Passage. This daylight transit offers a spectacular front-row seat to the pristine scenery of the Pacific Northwest. Keep your binoculars handy to scan the glassy waters for dolphins, sea otters, and pods of orcas that frequently tail the ships.
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Conclude your Pacific Northwest voyage in a cosmopolitan city framed by mountains and sea.
Arrive in Vancouver, one of Canada's most diverse and vibrant metropolises. After disembarking, take time to enjoy the city’s stunning blend of urban design and natural beauty. Stroll through the sprawling coastal rainforest of Stanley Park, browse the lively public markets of Granville Island, or immerse yourself in local culture at the tranquil Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden before starting your journey home.
Itinerary, shore excursions, ports, and order of ports are subject to change and may vary by departure. Refer to the Dates & Pricing itinerary for specific details by departure date.
Book by 30 November 2026 and enjoy included economy airfares up to AU$2,800* per person with Viking’s Flights on Us offer
From AU$11,295 per person share twin Veranda Stateroom or a Deluxe Veranda from AU$11,695 per person share twin based on departure 11 September 2028 from Seward, Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia.
*Cruise subject to availability. Discount in Lieu of Flights — receive AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare when guests book flights independently. Conditions apply.
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One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
All onboard meals, featuring regional specialties & always available classics
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Port taxes & fees
Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center.
Self-service launderettes
Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
24-hour room service
Onboard gratuities
Your Stateroom Includes
King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linen
42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
Security safe
110/220 volt outlets
Ample USB ports
Creek Street, Waterfront, Ketchikan
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RIVER OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS
APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL 7:00pm (AEDT) ON 30 NOVEMBER 2026, ON SELECTED 2027, 2028 & 2029 SAILINGS ONLY.
“Flights on Us” - receive Economy flights booked through Viking up to the maximum value of AU$2,800pp.
“Flights on Us” offer provides Economy flights booked through Viking for both guests, up to the maximum value of AU$2,800 per person (pp). Flights must originate in Australia (AU) or New Zealand (NZ) to be eligible for this offer.
Offer is only valid on new cruise bookings made from 5 August 2026 until 7:00pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026, where flights are booked through Viking, in conjunction with selected 2027, 2028 or 2029 Viking River, Ocean or Expedition cruises.
“Flights on Us” offer excludes the following itineraries: Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III, Viking World Voyage IV, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Flights are booked at Viking’s discretion using Viking’s choice of airline, routing, dates and flight times, from selected major gateways in AU/NZ: DL/AKL/BNE/CBR/CHC/CNS/DRW/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL/PER/SYD/WLG.
Viking will contact guests, or their nominated travel advisor, once flights are in date range and able to be booked. At this time, guests complete an Air Form and may nominate preferences for airline, dates, routing and stopovers.
Guests must return their completed Air Form within fourteen (14) business days of receiving the request from Viking. If the completed Air Form is not received within this timeframe, Viking may remove the “Flights on Us” offer and apply the relevant “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer instead.
Viking will endeavour to accommodate guests’ preferences when proposing flights but may be unable to meet all requests due to airline specific rules and availability.
If the cost of the selected flights exceeds AU$2,800pp, guests must pay the difference before flights are ticketed and confirmed.
The AU$2,800pp value is a maximum promotional value only and does not guarantee that all eligible flights will cost AU$2,800pp or that guests will receive a cash payment, refund or credit for any unused value.
If selected flights cost less than AU$2,800pp, any unused promotional value will be forfeited and cannot be applied to another part of the booking or transferred to another person.
Guests who choose to book premium economy or business class flights through Viking may apply the AU$2,800pp Economy flight promotional value towards the upgraded airfare. Guests must pay any difference between the promotional value and the airline’s cost for the upgraded flights before flights are confirmed.
Any additional costs for the selected flights are required to be paid before flights will be ticketed and confirmed.
Once flights are ticketed and confirmed, any change or cancellation of the flights will be subject to the applicable airline’s standard change and cancellation fees.
Use promotion code FOU28 to apply the “Flights on Us” offer when booking online, through your preferred travel advisor or via the Viking Contact Centre.
If no promotion code is entered when booking online, the “Flights on Us” offer will be automatically applied by default.
Promotion is applied to all guests on the cruise booking. Guests travelling together on the same cruise booking cannot apply different promotions to the booking.
Solo guests can use up to AU$5,600 towards their flights. Any unused portion of the air promotion will be waived and cannot be applied towards any other portion of the booking or transferred to any other person or booking.
“Discount in Lieu of Flights” — receive AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare when guests book flights independently.
Guests receive a discount of AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare in lieu of the “Flights on Us” Economy flight offer.
Offer is only valid on new cruise bookings, made between 5 August 2026 - 30 November 2026 at 7:00pm (AEDT), on selected 2027, 2028 or 2029 Viking River, Ocean and Expedition cruises.
“Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer excludes the following itineraries: Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III, Viking World Voyage IV, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Solo guests receive a discount of AU$5,600 per booking off the cruise fare in lieu of the “Flights on Us” Economy flight offer.
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights, independently of Viking.
Guests are not eligible to change to the “Flights on Us” Economy flight promotional offer once the promotion has ended (7:00pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026).
Use promotion code CCR28 to apply the “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer when booking online, through your preferred travel advisor or via the Viking Contact Centre.
If no promotion code is entered when booking online, the “Flights on Us” offer will be automatically applied by default. Guests who prefer the “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer must select that offer or enter the applicable promotion code at the time of booking.
RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE ONLY OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS
APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL 7PM (AEDT) ON 30 NOVEMBER 2026, ON ELIGIBLE 2026–2030 RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE ONLY SAILINGS.
Cruise Only offers exclude the “Flights on Us” and “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offers listed above.
Cruise Only offers are available for new bookings made from 5 August 2026 until 7pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026 on these eligible sailings:
River: any 2026 Viking River cruise, plus any 2030 departure of Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine or Oberammergau with Salzburg itineraries.
Ocean: selected 2026 Viking Ocean cruises, plus all 2026–2029 departures of the Australia & New Zealand and Komodo & the Australian Coast Viking Ocean cruise itineraries.
Expedition: selected 2026–2029 Viking Expedition cruise sailings.
Cruise Only offers do not apply to the following itineraries:
Ocean: all 2026–2029 departures of Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III and Viking World Voyage IV.
Expedition: all 2026–2029 departures of Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, From the Arctic to Antarctica, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Cruise pricing on the Viking Australia website is the sale price, inclusive of the advertised savings. Strikeout pricing displayed indicates Viking’s original brochure pricing for the relevant departure and category. Savings are calculated against that original brochure pricing. Maximum savings are available on selected departures and categories only and may not be available on all dates, stateroom categories or itineraries.
Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.
*Prices are per person, in Australian dollars and for Australian and New Zealand residents only. They are based on double occupancy, subject to availability and correct at the time of publication, 06 August 2026. See Viking full terms & conditions above or contact your Travel Expert for details. Travel agent service & credit card fees may apply.
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