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voyage_code: 7743A
cruise_line: Seabourn
ship: Seabourn Encore
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return_date: 
nights: 14
embarkation_port: Vancouver, B.C., CA
disembarkation_port: Juneau, Alaska, US
starting_price_usd: 9734.0
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last_updated: 2026-05-05T02:50:51Z
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# Alaska Glaciers, Fjords & Inside Passage

> Seabourn · Seabourn Encore · Jul 9 – 16, 2027   (14 nights)

## Quick Facts

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **Cruise Line** | Seabourn |
| **Ship** | Seabourn Encore |
| **Duration** | 14 nights |
| **Departure Date** | N/A |
| **Return Date** | N/A |
| **Embarkation Port** | Vancouver, B.C., CA |
| **Disembarkation Port** | Juneau, Alaska, US |
| **Starting Price** | 9,734 USD per person |
| **Voyage Code** | 7743A |

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Vancouver, B.C., CA
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

The humble beginnings of the City of Vancouver, in the settlement of Gastown on Burrard Inlet, rose out of the old growth forests and the sawdust of the old Hastings Mill. Its location between the Pacific Ocean and the snow-capped coastal mountains creates one of the most idyllic settings of any city in the world. As a world-class city it has the best of both worlds, intermingling urban sophistication with a sense of wilderness and outdoor adventure. Whether you are exploring Vancouver's diverse...

### Day 2: Transit the Seymour Narrows
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

The Seymour Narrows is a 3-mile/5 km stretch of the Discovery Channel north of Vancouver Island, British Columbia that is notorious for the strength of the tidal currents flowing through it. The average width of the narrows is just 750 meters. During extreme tides, the current through the narrows is subject to severe Venturi effect, resulting in an increased velocity that can reach 15 knots. For much of its modern history, there was an additional hazard in the narrows called Ripple Rock, a shall...

### Day 2: Cruising the Queen Charlotte Sound
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

The Queen Charlotte Sound lies between the Queen Charlotte Strait, which winds between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland in the south, and Hecate Strait, which is northward, adjacent to the Haida Gwaii Islands off the Pacific coast of British Columbia. It is a broad reach in the long shipping route called the Inside Passage threading the myriad islands stretching from Washingtonâs Puget Sound to Alaska. 

### Day 3: Ketchikan, Alaska, US
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM

Ketchikan is a picturesque coastal town with a colorful frontier history, standing at the southern entrance to Alaska's famed Inside Passage. It began as a salmon cannery in 1885, built by company employee Mike Martin at the mouth of Ketchikan Creek. Once dubbed the 'Canned Salmon Capital of the World,â today government, commercial fishing, and tourism are its main industries. The renowned Creek Street, perched on stilts along the mouth of the creek, would bring lasting infamy to the area for ...

### Day 3: Transit Snow Pass
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

In the passage between Sumner Strait and Clarence Strait in Southeast Alaskaâs Alexander Archipelago, midway between Price of Wales Island on the west and Zarembo Island on the east, is a small cluster of islands with a picturesque passageway between them called Snow Pass. It makes a scenic up-close route for your Seabourn ship during the transit. 

### Day 3: Transit Decision Passage
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Decision Passage is the western end of the Sumner Strait, which runs through the Alexander Archipelago into the Pacific Ocean in Southeastern Alaska, bounded on the north by Kuiu Island and Cape Decision, the location of a 1932 lighthouse. This is the route your ship takes when coming from or going to the colorful historic community of Sitka on the west coast of Baranof Island, which was originally the Russian fortress town of New Archangel. 

### Day 4: Sitka, Alaska, US
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

A stroll through the streets and National Historic Park of Sitka is a glimpse into its unique and colorful past. A blend of Tlingit and Russian cultures defines this first capital of Alaska. Although fish canning and gold mining were the initial catalysts for growth in Sitka, the construction of an air base during World War II truly paved the way for Sitka to come into its own. One of Sitka's most intriguing structures is the Cathedral of Saint Michael, built in 1848 to honor a Russian Orthodox ...

### Day 5: Cruising Yakutat Bay
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Yakutat Bay is 18 miles wide at its entry, and cuts from the Gulf of Alaska into Disenchantment Bay, the entryway to the huge Hubbard Glacier, North Americaâs largest tidewater glacier. As the bay narrows and the shorelines draw closer, the 400-foot face of the glacier exerts a luminous, ghostly presence, often from as much as 30 miles away. More and more floating ice dimples the surface of the water, and seals bob up and disappear again. The chilled air from the glacier flows in a downdraft o...

### Day 5: Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising)
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

The Hubbard Glacier is the largest, and one of the most spectacular tidewater glaciers in North America. Its ice cliffs, some 400â (121 m) tall, calve icebergs into the fjord, which may frequently be larger than a five-story building. The glacierâs surface is creased and contorted, resembling the wrinkled skin of a giant elephant. Records show it has been growing in thickness and advancing since 1895. This stands in stark contrast to other glaciers around the world, most of which have been r...

### Day 6: Inian Islands, Alaska
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

As the gatekeepers to the northern entrance of the fabled Inside Passage, the remote Inian Islands stand between Cross Sound and Icy Strait, exposed to the high energy seas of the Pacific Ocean. Tidal currents surging through the narrow channels separating the islands can be severe. Nicknames like âThe Laundry Chuteâ justify their notorious reputations. 

 
For millennia, Tlingit people came here to hunt and fish in the rich bounty that these waters provided. Today, the Inian Islands Inst...

### Day 6: Icy Strait Point, Alaska, US
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Icy Strait Point is a unique community on Chichagof Island near the entry to Glacier Bay National Park. It was created and is owned by a corporation of over 1300 Native Americans of various local Tlingit tribes, for the purpose of offering visitors an enjoyable, educational experience of Alaskaâs native cultures, as well as the human and natural history of the region. Your tender will dock at the historic 1912 salmon canning facility, which today is a museum. The surrounding grounds offer cult...

### Day 7: Haines, Alaska, US
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Tucked in along the shores of the longest fjord in North America and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Haines is an authentic Alaskan experience. It is an eclectic community and a truly hidden gem. Its rich culture shines brightly during the annual state fair that draws people from all over Alaska.

 

Haines is home to the largest concentration of bald eagles on earth, and grizzly bears gorge themselves on spawning salmon in its rivers. It was originally named Dteshuh, which means 'end of...

### Day 7: Cruising Lynn Canal
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Lynn Canal is a 90-mile long inlet into Alaskaâs coast running from the Chilkat River in the north to the Chatham Strait and Stephens Passage in the south. Because it connects the towns of Skagway and Haines to Juneau and the rest of the Inside Passage, it is an important shipping lane for ferries, cargo and cruise ships, and was a crucial passageway to the Klondike gold fields during the Gold Rush. It was discovered by Joseph Whidbey in 1794 and named by George Vancouver after his birthplace,...

### Day 8: Juneau, Alaska, US
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Juneau, Alaskaâs capital, is accessible only by air and sea, due to the rugged mountain terrain that surrounds the city. It has been a world-class travel destination since the early 1900âs. The city has plenty to offer the outdoor adventurer. You may choose to explore on foot along the Perseverance Trail or around Mendenhall Glacier, or board one of the many local whale-watching boats, or view the mountains and extensive glaciers of the Juneau Icefield from a helicopter.

 

Although fou...


## Pricing

Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD.

| Cabin Type | Starting Price |
|------------|----------------|
| Balcony | $9,734 |
| Suite | $17,299 |

## Cabin Options

### Balcony Cabins

**Veranda Suite Guarantee** (Code: RB)
VERANDA SUITE GUARANTEE

**Single Veranda Suite Guarantee** (Code: SV)
Single Veranda Suite Guarantee

**Veranda Suite Guarantee** (Code: OB)
VERANDA SUITE GUARANTEE


## Ship Information

### Seabourn Encore

Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. She crowns a fleet of luxury cruise ships that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. Modeled on the award-winning trio of ships introduced with Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Encore represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of our small ship cruises.

#### Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Passenger Capacity | 600 |
| Crew | 330 |
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350.0 |
| Length | 690.0 ft |
| Total Cabins | 266 |

## Onboard Amenities

### Food and Drink

- **Solis**: Offering light, modern Mediterranean cuisine bursting with color and character, prepared fresh and entirely from scratch.​

Solis will showcase a vibr...
- **Sushi**: Seabourn researched the best ingredients and developed a menu that is a perfect blend of authenticity to maintain the root of the cuisine, and a twist...
- **The Patio**: Relaxed poolside dining offering luncheon buffets, salads, soups, grilled specialties and freshly baked pizza. Dinners feature a full menu in an alfre...
- **Sky Bar**: The Sky Bar on our expedition ships is a place to enjoy a refreshing tropical beverage during the day, or an evening cocktail under the stars. Two sma...
- **Observation Bar**: Enjoy this stunning lounge with a bar and panoramic views. Enjoy coffee and tea served every morning, and drinks before or after dinner.

### Recreational

- **Seabourn Conversations**: Enjoy fascinating Seabourn Conversations sessions with guest experts from the fields of arts, history, science, and more.
- **Shopping With The Chef**: Shopping with the Chef — at local food markets. Shop a bustling Sicilian market, gather spices in Istanbul or explore the local wines of Tuscany and P...

### Entertainment

- **Seabourn Source**: All guests will have the opportunity to access Seabourn Source on a complimentary basis aboard every Seabourn ship. Seabourn Source offers intuitive, ...
- **Marina Day**: One of Seabourn’s most popular guest offerings is Marina Day. Available at select destinations, this fun-filled day features complimentary watersports...
- **Shops**: Whether you're buying souvenirs for your friends at home or want a memento of your vacation, our Shops will have what you need. Shop for fashion and c...
- **Submarines**: Discover the Wonders that Wait Under the Waterline in Seabourn’s Luxurious New Expedition Submarines
- **Seabourn Square**: Whether you're looking for a place to enjoy your newspaper in the morning or want to socialize with your fellow passengers, Seabourn Square is what yo...

### Other

- **The Restaurant**: Before Seabourn, open-seating dining on a cruise ship was unheard of. Come when you like, with whom you please, and be seated as you wish. The room is...
- **Chef Tony**: Chef Tony is a long-time Seabourn partner whose remarkable run with us began in 1998 as an Executive Chef. His time with you, our extra-ordinary guest...

### Technology

- **Discovery Center**: The Discovery Center, which is adjacent to the Expedition Lounge on Deck 4, acts as the teaching & academic center for natural history and cultural pr...

### Relaxation

- **Spa & Wellness**: Seabourn’s spas offer a wide spectrum of massages, facials, and beauty treatments, blending traditional practices from around the world with the most ...
- **Spa & Wellness**: Seabourn’s spas offer a wide spectrum of massages, facials, and beauty treatments, blending traditional practices from around the world with the most ...
- **Sun Terrace**: The Sun Terrace features double sun loungers. Slow things down and soak up the sun as you relax on a luxurious lounger.

### Fitness

- **Fitness Center**: Our Fitness Center features high performance Technogym equipment for cardio and strength training. We also offer a series of complimentary classes inc...


## Ports of Call

### Vancouver, B.C., CA
*Coordinates: 49.2854, -123.08*

The humble beginnings of the City of Vancouver, in the settlement of Gastown on Burrard Inlet, rose out of the old growth forests and the sawdust of the old Hastings Mill. Its location between the Pacific Ocean and the snow-capped coastal mountains creates one of the most idyllic settings of any city in the world. As a world-class city it has the best of both worlds, intermingling urban sophistica...

### Transit the Seymour Narrows

The Seymour Narrows is a 3-mile/5 km stretch of the Discovery Channel north of Vancouver Island, British Columbia that is notorious for the strength of the tidal currents flowing through it. The average width of the narrows is just 750 meters. During extreme tides, the current through the narrows is subject to severe Venturi effect, resulting in an increased velocity that can reach 15 knots. For m...

### Cruising the Queen Charlotte Sound

The Queen Charlotte Sound lies between the Queen Charlotte Strait, which winds between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland in the south, and Hecate Strait, which is northward, adjacent to the Haida Gwaii Islands off the Pacific coast of British Columbia. It is a broad reach in the long shipping route called the Inside Passage threading the myriad islands stretching from Washingtonâ...

### Ketchikan, Alaska, US
*Coordinates: 55.3422, -131.646*

Ketchikan is a picturesque coastal town with a colorful frontier history, standing at the southern entrance to Alaska's famed Inside Passage. It began as a salmon cannery in 1885, built by company employee Mike Martin at the mouth of Ketchikan Creek. Once dubbed the 'Canned Salmon Capital of the World,â today government, commercial fishing, and tourism are its main industries. The renowned Creek...

### Transit Snow Pass

In the passage between Sumner Strait and Clarence Strait in Southeast Alaskaâs Alexander Archipelago, midway between Price of Wales Island on the west and Zarembo Island on the east, is a small cluster of islands with a picturesque passageway between them called Snow Pass. It makes a scenic up-close route for your Seabourn ship during the transit. 

### Transit Decision Passage

Decision Passage is the western end of the Sumner Strait, which runs through the Alexander Archipelago into the Pacific Ocean in Southeastern Alaska, bounded on the north by Kuiu Island and Cape Decision, the location of a 1932 lighthouse. This is the route your ship takes when coming from or going to the colorful historic community of Sitka on the west coast of Baranof Island, which was originall...

### Sitka, Alaska, US
*Coordinates: 57.0507, -135.331*

A stroll through the streets and National Historic Park of Sitka is a glimpse into its unique and colorful past. A blend of Tlingit and Russian cultures defines this first capital of Alaska. Although fish canning and gold mining were the initial catalysts for growth in Sitka, the construction of an air base during World War II truly paved the way for Sitka to come into its own. One of Sitka's most...

### Cruising Yakutat Bay

Yakutat Bay is 18 miles wide at its entry, and cuts from the Gulf of Alaska into Disenchantment Bay, the entryway to the huge Hubbard Glacier, North Americaâs largest tidewater glacier. As the bay narrows and the shorelines draw closer, the 400-foot face of the glacier exerts a luminous, ghostly presence, often from as much as 30 miles away. More and more floating ice dimples the surface of the ...

### Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising)

The Hubbard Glacier is the largest, and one of the most spectacular tidewater glaciers in North America. Its ice cliffs, some 400â (121 m) tall, calve icebergs into the fjord, which may frequently be larger than a five-story building. The glacierâs surface is creased and contorted, resembling the wrinkled skin of a giant elephant. Records show it has been growing in thickness and advancing sin...

### Inian Islands, Alaska
*Coordinates: 58.2486, -136.329*

As the gatekeepers to the northern entrance of the fabled Inside Passage, the remote Inian Islands stand between Cross Sound and Icy Strait, exposed to the high energy seas of the Pacific Ocean. Tidal currents surging through the narrow channels separating the islands can be severe. Nicknames like âThe Laundry Chuteâ justify their notorious reputations. 

 
For millennia, Tlingit people cam...

### Icy Strait Point, Alaska, US
*Coordinates: 58.1292, -135.463*

Icy Strait Point is a unique community on Chichagof Island near the entry to Glacier Bay National Park. It was created and is owned by a corporation of over 1300 Native Americans of various local Tlingit tribes, for the purpose of offering visitors an enjoyable, educational experience of Alaskaâs native cultures, as well as the human and natural history of the region. Your tender will dock at th...

### Haines, Alaska, US
*Coordinates: 59.2358, -135.445*

Tucked in along the shores of the longest fjord in North America and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Haines is an authentic Alaskan experience. It is an eclectic community and a truly hidden gem. Its rich culture shines brightly during the annual state fair that draws people from all over Alaska.

 

Haines is home to the largest concentration of bald eagles on earth, and grizzly bears gor...

### Cruising Lynn Canal

Lynn Canal is a 90-mile long inlet into Alaskaâs coast running from the Chilkat River in the north to the Chatham Strait and Stephens Passage in the south. Because it connects the towns of Skagway and Haines to Juneau and the rest of the Inside Passage, it is an important shipping lane for ferries, cargo and cruise ships, and was a crucial passageway to the Klondike gold fields during the Gold R...

### Juneau, Alaska, US
*Coordinates: 58.3019, -134.42*

Juneau, Alaskaâs capital, is accessible only by air and sea, due to the rugged mountain terrain that surrounds the city. It has been a world-class travel destination since the early 1900âs. The city has plenty to offer the outdoor adventurer. You may choose to explore on foot along the Perseverance Trail or around Mendenhall Glacier, or board one of the many local whale-watching boats, or view...


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