--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: d1bdb030-5f9f-4eec-b001-825abd82227d slug: 2230959 voyage_code: PR270506-040 cruise_line: Azamara ship: Azamara Pursuit departure_date: return_date: nights: 39 embarkation_port: Kobe, Japan disembarkation_port: Vancouver starting_price_usd: 9780.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-04T23:39:07Z --- # Kobe To Vancouver Transpacific Grand Voyage > Azamara · Azamara Pursuit · May 6 – Jun 14, 2027   (39 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Azamara | | **Ship** | Azamara Pursuit | | **Duration** | 39 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Kobe, Japan | | **Disembarkation Port** | Vancouver | | **Starting Price** | 9,780 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | PR270506-040 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Kobe, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Famous for the beef that bears it name, Kobe is headquarters for numerous Japanese and international firms, and has long been an important port. It is also a short bullet train ride from Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan from the 8th to the 19th century. Here vestiges of the past are easier to find than in many of Japan's modern, high-tech cities: countless temples and shrines, the palaces and castles of shoguns and emperors, and narrow lanes paved in stone and lined with wooden buildings housi... ### Day 2: Kobe, Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Famous for the beef that bears it name, Kobe is headquarters for numerous Japanese and international firms, and has long been an important port. It is also a short bullet train ride from Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan from the 8th to the 19th century. Here vestiges of the past are easier to find than in many of Japan's modern, high-tech cities: countless temples and shrines, the palaces and castles of shoguns and emperors, and narrow lanes paved in stone and lined with wooden buildings housi... ### Day 3: Kochi, Japan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Kochi Prefecture, on Japan’s Shikoku Island, is a largely rural area known for its mountains, rivers and Pacific beaches. Capital Kochi City has one of Japan’s best preserved feudal castles, Kochi-jo, established in the 1600s. The city's centuries-old Sunday market has hundreds of vendors selling food and other wares. Summer's Yosakoi Matsuri is a festival in which colorfully attired dance teams fill the streets. ### Day 4: Hiroshima **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM This "city of water and peace" is built in one of the most sheltered harbors on the Seto Inland Sea and is much more than the painful past it both honors and defies. Reflect and ring the bell of peace at Peace Memorial Park, then ferry to the holy island of Miyajima, famed for its Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii. ### Day 5: Kitakyushu **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Merged from five smaller cities in 1963, Kitakyushu is the gateway between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu—where the city sits on its northern tip. During WWII, the fate of the city could have been forever changed, if not for bad weather and smoke from the previous day’s bombing. It was the intended target of the Fat Man atomic bomb, but was passed over due to poor visibility in favor of Nagasaki. ### Day 6: Nagasaki **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Historically rich Nagasaki features beautiful seaside scenery and fabulous nighttime views from its mountain slopes. Secluded hot springs, fascinating museums, and ornate temples live side by side in this exciting city. Ten natural parks grace the area, and unique festivals can be experienced throughout the year. Walk through streets influenced by both Chinese and European cultures in fascinating Nagasaki. ### Day 7: Busan **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM It is Pusan's premier trading port, adjacent to the Korean Straits and Japan, that makes it an international metropolis but its beautiful sea vistas that make it a charming place to unwind. Experience the serenity of Beomeo-sa Temple, climb the Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park and rejuvenate at Hushimchung Spa. ### Day 8: Sakaiminato **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Sakaiminato’s history is steeped in fishing tradition. Now the base of Western Japan’s fishing industry, Sakaiminato has been an open trading port with the U.S. and U.K. since 1899. Today the port town continues to be a haven for seafood lovers with fish markets and world-class restaurants scattered along its streets, making it the perfect place for visitors to taste the catch of the day. ### Day 9: Kanazawa **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Tucked in between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, flanked by the Sai and Asano rivers, Kanazawa might be an unfamiliar destination, but it’s sure to become an unexpected favorite. Translated literally Kanazawa means "marsh of gold," and the city produces approximately 98% of the gold leaf in Japan. Find a small jar to take home or try it sprinkled on ice cream. Gold aside, Kanazawa is also a jewel in Japan’s historical crown. Founded in the late 1500s as a castle town, the city has b... ### Day 10: Niigata, Japan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM A perfect contrast of old and new, where ancient traditions meet modern experiences—you’ll find Niigata prefecture, the largest city on HonshÅ«'s Sea of Japan coast. Start your journey with a relaxing stroll through Niigata’s first citizen park, Hakusan-kōen. Well-manicured gardens, two large koi ponds, the most vibrant cherry blossoms, and the ancient Hukasan Shrine. An inviting space—you’ll find no reason to be “koi” here. Make your way to the bustling Bandai City where you c... ### Day 11: Akita **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Akita Prefecture is situated in the north-eastern part of the Japanese main land, east of the Sea of Japan, flowing rivers, and expanses of fertile farmland. Majestic mountain ranges, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Shirakami - Sanchi Mountains, surround the northern, southern, and eastern sides and make for incredible views. ### Day 12: Aomori **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Found on Japan’s main island, Honshu, Aomori City spends most of the year offering visitors a taste of a sleepy, seaside city mixed with forward-looking developments and modern art. Combining the history of an established port town with modern facilities and attractions, the city has been called the economic and cultural center of the area. ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: Tokyo (Yokohama) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM It’s hard to imagine Tokyo as a tiny fishing village named Edo. Tokyo is now the largest metropolitan area in the world, an exciting city with a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, restaurants, museums, temples, and gardens to visit. ### Day 15: Tokyo (Yokohama) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM It’s hard to imagine Tokyo as a tiny fishing village named Edo. Tokyo is now the largest metropolitan area in the world, an exciting city with a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, restaurants, museums, temples, and gardens to visit. ### Day 16: Oarai, Japan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM ### Day 17: Sendai, Japan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM ### Day 18: Miyako **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM ### Day 19: Aomori **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Found on Japan’s main island, Honshu, Aomori City spends most of the year offering visitors a taste of a sleepy, seaside city mixed with forward-looking developments and modern art. Combining the history of an established port town with modern facilities and attractions, the city has been called the economic and cultural center of the area. ### Day 20: Hakodate **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Located on Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan, Hokadate sits under the vast 334m-high Mount Hakodate. Hop on a tram that can take you from one end of the city to the other in just 45-minutes or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the area that takes you past historical buildings. Looking for a break and some soothing relaxation? The Yunokawa Onsen is a spa resort area offering up many hot spring hotel and inn options. ### Day 21: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 22: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 23: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 24: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 25: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 26: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 27: Kodiak, Alaska **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Referred to by locals as the Emerald Isle for its rolling green mountains, Kodiak is a verdant paradise. Nearly leveled by the Good Friday Earthquake, today Kodiak has fully recovered as one of the top fishing ports in the US for salmon, halibut, crab, and more. Originally inhabited by the Alutiiq natives, Kodiak has been both a site for Russian fur trading and a naval base during World Word II. Remnants of each of these influences can still be seen today as you walk the streets of Kodiak. Fr... ### Day 28: Seward **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Seward is one of Alaska’s oldest communities. Lying at the foot of Mount Marathon on Resurrection Bay, this scenic city offers unlimited ways to explore its natural splendor. Founded in the early 20th century as settlers plotted the construction of the northbound rail line, Seward’s ice-free port and crowning Harding Icefield quickly established the city as an important shipping terminal on the Kenai Peninsula and the southern terminus of the Iditarod National Historic trail. Temperate ra... ### Day 29: Whittier **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 30: Valdez **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM ### Day 31: Hubbard Glacier, Alaska **Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Experience the breathtaking expanse and beauty of the Hubbard Glacier. Named after National Geographic’s first society president, Gardiner Hubbard, this frosty-blue glacier is a sight, unlike anything you’ve ever seen. While many of the world’s glaciers are retreating, the 8-mile-wide Hubbard Glacier continues to “gallop” across the Russell Fjord, at times temporarily damning its passage. The longest ice river in North America, this 76-mile stretch of glacier water begins at Mount L... ### Day 32: Skagway, Alaska **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Skagway is a compact city in southeast Alaska, set along the popular cruise route the Inside Passage. It's home to gold-rush-era buildings, now preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad runs vintage locomotives past the famously steep Chilkoot trail and offers sweeping mountain views during its climb toward Canada. ### Day 33: Icy Strait Point, Alaska **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Located on Chichagof Island, Icy Strait Point is built on the site of the former Hoonah Packing Company salmon cannery. The facilities restored outbuildings now house a variety of restaurants, a museum, and local arts and crafts shops. More than just a tourist destination, the port is a cultural hub for the original inhabitants of the area—the Huna people. In addition to modern amenities, you can enjoy a variety of activities indigenous to the area including native dance performances, brown be... ### Day 34: Sitka, Alaska **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM In the shadows of the dormant, snow-capped Mount Edgecumbe, sits the quaint city of Sitka. The only community within Alaska’s Inside Passage to skirt the Pacific Ocean, Sitka’s lush green hills and salty ocean air stand in contrast to typical descriptions of the Last Frontier. Sharing an equally important historical connection for the native Tlingit people and Russian settlers, Sitka is both the ancestral homeland of the Tlingit and the former capital of Russian America. A walk around the... ### Day 35: Ketchikan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM A drizzly little city bordered by the Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan was once a native fishing village that has evolved and grown through its years in the logging and salmon canning industries. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, and streams, the “Salmon Capital of the World” is an angler’s paradise. Cast a line on your own, or hop on a charter to reel in salmon, halibut, red snapper, even trout. Keep an eye out for Ketchikan’s other marine residents, which include orca and humpback whal... ### Day 36: Klawock **Arrives:** 09:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 37: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 38: Nanaimo **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM A sweet Canadian city tucked into the east coast of Vancouver Island, only 55 km across the Strait of Georgia from Vancouver, British Colombia. Surrounded by water and spectacular ocean views, it’s a growing urban center where sea lions play and seaplanes take flight. Nanaimo was originally established as a Hudson Bay Company trading post, later becoming known for coal exports. A harbor sheltered by islands, Nanaimo used to be considered mostly at gateway to the mainland but has evolved into a... ### Day 39: Victoria, British Columbia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Sitting at Mile 0 of the Trans-Canada Highway, Victoria is your entrance way to the beautiful province of British Columbia. Located on Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula, this picturesque city framed by the Olympic Mountains offers quaint, English architecture fringed by some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. ### Day 40: Vancouver **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Snow-capped mountains peak out from behind tall glass skyscrapers on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Nestled somewhere between eastern culture and western tradition, Vancouver is a study in nature and urbanity coexisting peacefully. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $9,780 | | Ocean View | $10,750 | | Balcony | $13,870 | | Suite | $22,650 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Guarantee - Inside** (Code: Z) Guarantee - Inside ### Outside Cabins **Guarantee - Oceanview** (Code: Y) Guarantee - Oceanview ### Balcony Cabins **Guarantee - Veranda** (Code: X) Guarantee - Veranda **Club Veranda Plus Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: XP) Stateroom Features Veranda Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB ports under bedside reading lamps Stateroom: 175 sq.... ### Suite Cabins **Guarantee - Suite** (Code: W) Guarantee - Suite ## Ship Information ### Azamara Pursuit The launch of Azamara PursuitSM in 2018 opened the seas to maiden ports, new itineraries, and the opportunity to provide our guests with even more unforgettable, unique, and immersive experiences than ever before. Like our sister ships, Azamara Pursuit offers some of the most extraordinary adventures on Earth, to places you’ve always dreamed of. Or, perhaps, only just heard about. New-to-Azamara destinations include Antofagasta (Chile), Lima (Peru), and the Beagle Channel—and those are just some of our South American maiden destinations. Not only do we now take you to 15 unique ports and a whole host of bucket-list locales, but we also stay longer in each one, so you have more time to experience the world’s many wonders in a truly AzAmazing way. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 694 | | Crew | 408 | | Gross Tonnage | 30,277.0 | | Length | 593.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 340 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Recreational - **Stay fit & feel good**: Join complimentary group classes like yoga on the deck, Pilates, cycling, core workouts, and nutrition classes. Exercise on your own at our Fitness Ce... - **The Living Room**: The idea of the Living Room is just that. To “live in” and to enjoy time with friends and fellow guests! Much of the room is furnished as a living roo... - **The Wine Cellar**: You’ll be hard-pressed to find such a collection of limited production, small label and rare vintage wines anywhere on the high seas! And with vintage... - **What to Wear**: In all of our dining rooms, we encourage guests to follow a “resort casual” dress code, following good taste and common sense. Bare feet, tank tops, b... - **Pool**: While spending daytime sun-drenched and relaxed by the pool, don't think of missing Azamara's famous White Night party held at least once on every cru... ### Fitness - **Special Dietary Needs**: With advance notice, we can accommodate most special dietary needs. Please update your reservation on our Manage My Reservation tool, or submit your r... - **The Sanctum Spa**: Staffed by professional aestheticians and therapists, the Azamara Spa is an oasis of tranquility. Choose from an extensive menu of services including:... - **Acupuncture**: Azamara’s acupuncturists are practitioners licensed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. A variety of treatm... - **Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy**: Feel tension and stress melt away. Enjoy the warming sensation the volcanic basalt stones provide while your body is massaged using traditional techni... - **BIOTEC Firm-a-Lift**: Enjoy a youth-enhancing facial that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while smoothing your skin tone and texture in just one treatment... ### Food and Drink - **Atlas Bar**: Atlas Bar is a unique concept offering artisanal cocktails created using the latest one-of-a-kind techniques. These crafted beverages are as delightfu... - **Mosaic Cafe**: Stylish and cozy, Mosaic offers your favorite coffee drinks exactly as you like them. Relax in a comfortable seat and enjoy. It’s the perfect spot to ... - **Discoveries Lounge**: Located just outside Azamara’s main restaurant, this congenial bar is a favorite gathering place for pre- and post-dinner conversation and drinks. Bar... - **Aqualina**: At Aqualina, you’ll find some of Italy’s most authentic dishes. Pastas made from scratch, traditional recipes, and scrumptious vegetarian dishes that ... - **Windows Cafe**: Our daily themed dinner often takes its inspiration from the region we’re visiting—Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Italian. We also create an extra live sta... ### Other - **The Salon**: Our full-service salon offers a menu of professional services for men and women. Special packages of hair and scalp renewing rituals, pedicures with m... - **Room Service**: The best time for room service? Whenever you say it is, 24-hours a day. Order from the full breakfast menu between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and we’ll del... ### Relaxation - **The Den**: Azamara Pursuit and Quest’s newest lounge exemplifies our dedication to Destination Immersion® experiences. The Den inspires you with tools to travel ... ## Ports of Call ### Kobe, Japan *Coordinates: 34.6901, 135.196* Famous for the beef that bears it name, Kobe is headquarters for numerous Japanese and international firms, and has long been an important port. It is also a short bullet train ride from Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan from the 8th to the 19th century. Here vestiges of the past are easier to find than in many of Japan's modern, high-tech cities: countless temples and shrines, the palaces and ca... ### Kochi, Japan *Coordinates: 33.5588, 133.531* Kochi Prefecture, on Japan’s Shikoku Island, is a largely rural area known for its mountains, rivers and Pacific beaches. Capital Kochi City has one of Japan’s best preserved feudal castles, Kochi-jo, established in the 1600s. The city's centuries-old Sunday market has hundreds of vendors selling food and other wares. Summer's Yosakoi Matsuri is a festival in which colorfully attired dance tea... ### Hiroshima *Coordinates: 34.3852, 132.455* This "city of water and peace" is built in one of the most sheltered harbors on the Seto Inland Sea and is much more than the painful past it both honors and defies. Reflect and ring the bell of peace at Peace Memorial Park, then ferry to the holy island of Miyajima, famed for its Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii. ### Kitakyushu *Coordinates: 33.8704, 130.82* Merged from five smaller cities in 1963, Kitakyushu is the gateway between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu—where the city sits on its northern tip. During WWII, the fate of the city could have been forever changed, if not for bad weather and smoke from the previous day’s bombing. It was the intended target of the Fat Man atomic bomb, but was passed over due to poor visibility in favor of Naga... ### Nagasaki *Coordinates: 32.7503, 129.878* Historically rich Nagasaki features beautiful seaside scenery and fabulous nighttime views from its mountain slopes. Secluded hot springs, fascinating museums, and ornate temples live side by side in this exciting city. Ten natural parks grace the area, and unique festivals can be experienced throughout the year. Walk through streets influenced by both Chinese and European cultures in fascinating ... ### Busan *Coordinates: 35.1579, 129.055* It is Pusan's premier trading port, adjacent to the Korean Straits and Japan, that makes it an international metropolis but its beautiful sea vistas that make it a charming place to unwind. Experience the serenity of Beomeo-sa Temple, climb the Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park and rejuvenate at Hushimchung Spa. ### Sakaiminato *Coordinates: 35.5452, 133.223* Sakaiminato’s history is steeped in fishing tradition. Now the base of Western Japan’s fishing industry, Sakaiminato has been an open trading port with the U.S. and U.K. since 1899. Today the port town continues to be a haven for seafood lovers with fish markets and world-class restaurants scattered along its streets, making it the perfect place for visitors to taste the catch of the day. ### Kanazawa *Coordinates: 36.5613, 136.656* Tucked in between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, flanked by the Sai and Asano rivers, Kanazawa might be an unfamiliar destination, but it’s sure to become an unexpected favorite. Translated literally Kanazawa means "marsh of gold," and the city produces approximately 98% of the gold leaf in Japan. Find a small jar to take home or try it sprinkled on ice cream. Gold aside, Kanazawa is al... ### Niigata, Japan *Coordinates: 37.9162, 139.036* A perfect contrast of old and new, where ancient traditions meet modern experiences—you’ll find Niigata prefecture, the largest city on HonshÅ«'s Sea of Japan coast. Start your journey with a relaxing stroll through Niigata’s first citizen park, Hakusan-kōen. Well-manicured gardens, two large koi ponds, the most vibrant cherry blossoms, and the ancient Hukasan Shrine. An inviting spaceâ€... ### Akita *Coordinates: 39.72, 140.103* Akita Prefecture is situated in the north-eastern part of the Japanese main land, east of the Sea of Japan, flowing rivers, and expanses of fertile farmland. Majestic mountain ranges, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Shirakami - Sanchi Mountains, surround the northern, southern, and eastern sides and make for incredible views. ### Aomori *Coordinates: 40.8221, 140.747* Found on Japan’s main island, Honshu, Aomori City spends most of the year offering visitors a taste of a sleepy, seaside city mixed with forward-looking developments and modern art. Combining the history of an established port town with modern facilities and attractions, the city has been called the economic and cultural center of the area. ### Tokyo (Yokohama) *Coordinates: 35.6895, 139.692* It’s hard to imagine Tokyo as a tiny fishing village named Edo. Tokyo is now the largest metropolitan area in the world, an exciting city with a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, restaurants, museums, temples, and gardens to visit. ### Oarai, Japan ### Sendai, Japan *Coordinates: 38.2682, 140.869* ### Miyako *Coordinates: 39.6414, 141.957* ### Hakodate *Coordinates: 41.7688, 140.729* Located on Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan, Hokadate sits under the vast 334m-high Mount Hakodate. Hop on a tram that can take you from one end of the city to the other in just 45-minutes or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the area that takes you past historical buildings. Looking for a break and some soothing relaxation? The Yunokawa Onsen is a spa resort area offering up many hot ... ### Kodiak, Alaska *Coordinates: 57.7891, -152.407* Referred to by locals as the Emerald Isle for its rolling green mountains, Kodiak is a verdant paradise. Nearly leveled by the Good Friday Earthquake, today Kodiak has fully recovered as one of the top fishing ports in the US for salmon, halibut, crab, and more. Originally inhabited by the Alutiiq natives, Kodiak has been both a site for Russian fur trading and a naval base during World Word II... ### Seward *Coordinates: 60.101, -149.44* Seward is one of Alaska’s oldest communities. Lying at the foot of Mount Marathon on Resurrection Bay, this scenic city offers unlimited ways to explore its natural splendor. Founded in the early 20th century as settlers plotted the construction of the northbound rail line, Seward’s ice-free port and crowning Harding Icefield quickly established the city as an important shipping terminal on... ### Whittier *Coordinates: 60.798, -149.197* ### Valdez *Coordinates: 61.1308, -146.348* ### Hubbard Glacier, Alaska *Coordinates: 60.3139, -139.371* Experience the breathtaking expanse and beauty of the Hubbard Glacier. Named after National Geographic’s first society president, Gardiner Hubbard, this frosty-blue glacier is a sight, unlike anything you’ve ever seen. While many of the world’s glaciers are retreating, the 8-mile-wide Hubbard Glacier continues to “gallop” across the Russell Fjord, at times temporarily damning its pass... ### Skagway, Alaska *Coordinates: 59.4583, -135.314* Skagway is a compact city in southeast Alaska, set along the popular cruise route the Inside Passage. It's home to gold-rush-era buildings, now preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad runs vintage locomotives past the famously steep Chilkoot trail and offers sweeping mountain views during its climb toward Canada. ### Icy Strait Point, Alaska *Coordinates: 58.1292, -135.463* Located on Chichagof Island, Icy Strait Point is built on the site of the former Hoonah Packing Company salmon cannery. The facilities restored outbuildings now house a variety of restaurants, a museum, and local arts and crafts shops. More than just a tourist destination, the port is a cultural hub for the original inhabitants of the area—the Huna people. In addition to modern amenities, you ca... ### Sitka, Alaska *Coordinates: 57.0507, -135.331* In the shadows of the dormant, snow-capped Mount Edgecumbe, sits the quaint city of Sitka. The only community within Alaska’s Inside Passage to skirt the Pacific Ocean, Sitka’s lush green hills and salty ocean air stand in contrast to typical descriptions of the Last Frontier. Sharing an equally important historical connection for the native Tlingit people and Russian settlers, Sitka is bot... ### Ketchikan *Coordinates: 55.3422, -131.646* A drizzly little city bordered by the Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan was once a native fishing village that has evolved and grown through its years in the logging and salmon canning industries. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, and streams, the “Salmon Capital of the World” is an angler’s paradise. Cast a line on your own, or hop on a charter to reel in salmon, halibut, red snapper, even t... ### Klawock ### Nanaimo *Coordinates: 49.1644, -123.937* A sweet Canadian city tucked into the east coast of Vancouver Island, only 55 km across the Strait of Georgia from Vancouver, British Colombia. Surrounded by water and spectacular ocean views, it’s a growing urban center where sea lions play and seaplanes take flight. Nanaimo was originally established as a Hudson Bay Company trading post, later becoming known for coal exports. A harbor sheltere... ### Victoria, British Columbia *Coordinates: 48.4284, -123.366* Sitting at Mile 0 of the Trans-Canada Highway, Victoria is your entrance way to the beautiful province of British Columbia. Located on Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula, this picturesque city framed by the Olympic Mountains offers quaint, English architecture fringed by some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. ### Vancouver *Coordinates: 49.2854, -123.08* Snow-capped mountains peak out from behind tall glass skyscrapers on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Nestled somewhere between eastern culture and western tradition, Vancouver is a study in nature and urbanity coexisting peacefully. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230959 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230959 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230959.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2230959/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/azamara/azamara-pursuit/other/59498.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 23:39:07 UTC