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Cruise · HX Expeditions · 16 nights

Aleutians to Katmai: Wild Alaska Revealed (Northbound)

  • Transfers from Whittier to Anchorage airport included
  • Expedition team to guide you through the wilderness
  • Hybrid-powered ship with reduced emissions and silent sailing
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$16,891 pp twin share
$22,729 pp solo share
16 nights
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16 Nights

Sail Alaska's wild Pacific edge, from rainforests to volcanic Aleutian Islands, on an all-inclusive 16-night expedition cruise with transfers to Anchorage

  • Explore Kodiak Island's rich ecosystems and ancestral Sugpiaq homeland
  • Venture into Katmai National Park, home to the world's highest concentration of protected brown bears
  • Sail aboard the hybrid-powered expedition vessel MS Roald Amundsen

Trip Details

Departs
8 July 2028
Returns
24 July 2028
Ship
MS Roald Amundsen
Operator
HX Expeditions

17-day all-inclusive Alaska expedition cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage

The 16-night Alaska voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen sails from Vancouver to Whittier, calling at Misty Fjords National Monument, Klawock, Sitka, Kodiak, Old Harbor, Dutch Harbor, Chuginadak Island, Chagulak Island, Unga and Geographic Harbor, with 5 days at sea.

Beyond the expedition cruise itself, this package includes:

  • Transfer from Whittier to Anchorage airport after the expedition cruise
  • Sail Alaska’s wild Pacific edge, from the rainforests of Southeast Alaska to the volcanic arc of the Aleutian Islands along the Ring of Fire.
  • Spend two days in Kodiak Island’s communities, exploring the ancestral homeland of the Sugpiaq people and one of Alaska’s richest ecosystems.
  • Venture into the volcanic wilderness of Katmai National Park, home to the world’s highest concentration of protected brown bears.

You sail aboard MS Roald Amundsen. The very first of our revolutionary hybrid-powered expedition vessels with battery packs that store electric power. This ship has more efficient engines, lower fuel usage, reduced C02 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently. On board: Three restaurants; Science Center with advanced microscopes; All cabins and suites enjoy outside views; Sauna with a panoramic outside view; Wellness Center with massage and spa treatments; Expedition Team; Outdoor infinity pool and two hot tubs; Indoor and outdoor gyms with on-deck running track.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
8 July 2028
Returns 24 July 2028
Returns
24 July 2028
Duration
16 nights
From pp twin share
$16,891 pp
From pp solo cabin
$22,729 pp
  • 08 Jul 2028 - 24 Jul 2028
    from $16,891 pp twin share / $22,729 pp sole use *
Additional Pricing Information
  • Polar Outside from $16,891 pp twin share
  • Arctic Superior from $18,726 pp twin share
  • Expedition Suite from $25,483 pp twin share

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

MS Roald Amundsen

MS Roald Amundsen
Details · HX Expeditions
MS Roald Amundsen

The very first of our revolutionary hybrid-powered expedition vessels with battery packs that store electric power. This ship has more efficient engines, lower fuel usage, reduced C02 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently.

Guests
490
Gross tonnage
20,889
Speed
15 knots
Length
140 m
Launched
2019
Beam
23.6 m
Deck plans
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MS Roald Amundsen · Deck plans

Deck 11

MS Roald Amundsen — Deck 11 deck plan

Source: HX Expeditions, captured 16 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Vancouver

    Set sail from Vancouver

    Your adventure begins in Vancouver, a Pacific seaport framed by steep mountains and dense coastal forest. Wander the Victorian streets of Gastown, or walk the seawall past the towering cedar groves of Stanley Park, a first taste of the wilderness ahead. The seafood and farm-to-table dining here is exceptional. We'd recommend arriving a day early to give yourself time to explore the city.

    Come evening, your ship awaits. Settle into your cabin, meet the Expedition Team, and attend the safety briefing. Tomorrow, we sail north.

  2. 2

    Cruising Queen Charlotte Sound

    Marine wildlife along the Pacific coast

    The Inside Passage is one of the great coastal routes of the world, with over 900 miles of sheltered Pacific waterway, carved by glaciers and fringed by ancient forest. Today we venture beyond its shelter into the open waters of Queen Charlotte Sound and Hecate Strait, where the island of Haida Gwaii lies to the west.

    These are productive seas. Keep watch for humpback and fin whales, orcas, minke whales, and Pacific white-sided dolphins. This is a voyage that rewards those who keep their eyes on the horizon.

  3. 3

    Łingít Country

    Days 3–5

    Ancient rainforests and Łingít culture

    These three days carry us deep into the rainforests of the Tongass National Forest. At Misty Fjords, a pristine wilderness of towering evergreens, waterfalls, and snowcapped peaks, we explore by Zodiac or kayak, watching for mountain goats, harbour seals, and bald eagles.

    From there, we sail to Klawock on the western shore of Prince of Wales Island, where the Totem Park’s 21 carved poles pay tribute to Łingít tradition.

    We end at Sitka: Łingít homeland, Russian outpost, and American purchase, where Mount Edgecumbe volcano rises from the sea and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral stands at the heart of town.

  4. 6

    Across the Gulf of Alaska

    Birdwatching and relaxing at sea

    Your cruise continues across the Gulf of Alaska. It's the ideal time to enjoy onboard facilities such as the infinity pool, hot tubs, and sauna. Go for a run, hit the gym, or enjoy a massage in the spa.

    In the Science Centre, the Expedition Team invite you to join lectures about subjects such as Alaska’s wildlife, geology, glaciology, history and culture.

    Relax in the Explorer Lounge & Bar and share a drink with your fellow guests, or just sit back and enjoy the view. See if you can spot all three species of North Pacific albatross. The Laysan and Black-footed Albatross are often sighted, but the Short-tailed Albatross is harder to spot.

  5. 7

    Verdant Kodiak

    Days 7–8

    The ancestral homeland of the Sugpiaq

    Known as the 'Emerald Isle', Kodiak rises from the Gulf of Alaska in a sweep of lush temperate forest and rugged shoreline. This is the ancestral homeland of the Sugpiaq people, whose connection to these islands runs thousands of years deep.

    We’ll spend two days here, visiting Kodiak town and a small coastal community to learn about local culture and traditions first-hand. Out on the water, we search for humpback whales, sea otters, and harbour seals. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, covering roughly two-thirds of the island, is home to around 3,500 Kodiak brown bears, a subspecies found nowhere else on Earth.

  6. 9

    Heading West

    Sailing toward the Aleutian arc

    Enjoy a day at sea as we leave the Gulf of Alaska behind and turn west, toward the volcanic chain of the Aleutian Islands.

    The sense of remoteness deepens as the coastline drops away and the Pacific horizon opens wide. Attend a lecture on Aleutian ecology and geology in the Science Centre, or take time on deck to watch the ocean. These are cold, productive waters. Watch for seabirds tracing the ship’s route and marine mammals, who surface when you least expect them. The island chain that awaits is unlike anywhere else on Earth.

  7. 10

    Aleutian Islands

    Days 10–14

    Ring of Fire

    We arrive first at Dutch Harbor on Unalaska Island, the country’s busiest commercial fishing port by volume, set against the looming profile of Mount Makushin, an active volcano reaching 6,680 feet.

    You’ll learn about the Unangan people have called these islands home for at least 9,000 years, visit the Museum of the Aleutians, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, or the WWII museum commemorating the Battle of Dutch Harbor in 1942.

    From there, we venture deeper into the chain: a world of volcanic ridgelines, cliff-nesting puffins, sea lions, and coast-skimming seabirds. We land by Zodiac where few ever travel.

    After a day at sea, our final stop is Unga Island, where the ghost village of Unga — first settled in 1833 and abandoned in 1969 — stands slowly yielding to wildflowers and tundra. It’s an eerie, affecting place.

  8. 15

    Brown bears in Katmai

    Spot brown bears in Katmai National Park

    Katmai National Park spans roughly four million acres of the Alaskan Peninsula. It’s home to around 18 volcanoes, including seven active since 1900, and shelters the world’s highest concentration of protected brown bears: around 2,000 in total.

    We scout from the ship deck and in Zodiacs, watching bears work the shoreline: digging for clams, fishing in the shallows, moving through the coastal grasses with the unhurried confidence of a species at the top of the food chain. Depending on conditions, we’ll explore Geographic Harbor, Kinak Bay, or Kukak Bay. Patience is richly rewarded here.

  9. 16

    The Last Sea Day

    Sailing toward Prince William Sound

    A final day at sea as we complete our passage along Alaska’s Pacific coast, heading northeast toward Prince William Sound.

    The mountains of the Kenai Peninsula are already visible on the horizon. Join the Expedition Team for final lectures and citizen science projects and take time to reflect on your journey over the past two weeks. Alaska often offers a parting gesture from its wildlife… Keep watch for sea otters, seabirds, and whales moving through these cold northern waters.

  10. 17

    Into Prince William Sound

    Disembark in Whittier’s wild fjords

    Your expedition ends in Whittier, a small town of a few hundred residents set between soaring mountains and the deep waters of Prince William Sound. This is one of Alaska’s most dramatic settings: glaciers descend from the ranges above, waterfalls cascade down sheer rock faces, and the Sound stretches across 10,000 square miles of fjords, islands, and protected waterways, home to humpback whales, sea otters, and countless seabirds.

    From here, a transfer takes you to Anchorage. To make the most of your time in this extraordinary region, we recommend joining our post-voyage programme.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Transfer from Whittier to Anchorage airport after the expedition cruise.
  • A stay in a cabin of your choice.
  • All day coffee, tea and soft drinks.
  • Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests.
  • A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home.
  • Wind and waterproof expedition jacket.

Not included

  • International flights
  • Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings
  • Travel insurance
  • Luggage handling
  • Optional shore excursions with our local partners
  • Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
  • Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa space
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

MS Roald Amundsen

The very first of our revolutionary hybrid-powered expedition vessels with battery packs that store electric power. This ship has more efficient engines, lower fuel usage, reduced C02 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently.

On board: Three restaurants; Science Center with advanced microscopes; All cabins and suites enjoy outside views; Sauna with a panoramic outside view; Wellness Center with massage and spa treatments; Expedition Team; Outdoor infinity pool and two hot tubs; Indoor and outdoor gyms with on-deck running track; Explorer Lounge and Bar; Indoor and outdoor Observation decks; On board shop; Expedition launch/Tender pit; Lecture hall and group room; 50% of all cabins are suites with a private balcony.

Polar Outside

The Polar Outside cabins on MS Roald Amundsen have 

  • A double bed that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking, and some have a sofa bed. 

  • All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.   

  • RR – Outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 19–23 m².

Arctic Superior

Arctic Superior cabins are both comfortable and spacious.

  • These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. Some also have a sofa bed, and many have a private balcony.  

  • All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.   

  • XT – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 18 m².
  • XTD – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, 15–19 m².
  • XY – Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, 19 m².
  • XTJ – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, limited view, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 18 m².
  • TT – Outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, 27 m².
  • TY – Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, 24–26 m².

Expedition Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites.   

  • Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and hot tubs.  

  • Suites feature a double bed that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking, and some have a sofa bed.  

  • All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, a single-serve coffee machine, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities as well as a minibar (charges apply), daily turn-down service, and laundry.  

  • Complimentary fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant is part of the experience, and a takeaway service means you can also enjoy dinner exclusively. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail. 

  • MA – XL Suite with balcony: private balcony and large windows, double bed, optional twin, 46–48 m².
  • MC – Corner Suite with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 20–30 m².
  • MB – XL Suite: large windows, double bed, optional twin, 44 m².
  • MD – Large Suite with balcony: private balcony and large windows, double bed, optional twin, 35 m².
  • ME – Suite with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 22–28 m².
  • MF – Corner Suite: large windows, double bed, optional twin, 22 m².
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 17 days and 16 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 08 Jul 2028 and 24 Jul 2028, subject to live availability.
Can I travel solo?
Solo pricing may be available on selected departures, and final options can be confirmed at enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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