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Arctic Passage via Ketchikan, Hubbard Glacier & Kushiro

Ketchikan · Sitka · Hubbard Glacier · Seward · Kushiro · Aomori

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers United States and Japan. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

16 nights Vancouver Arctic 6 ports 10 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

10 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Ketchikan, Sitka, and Seward provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

6 ports in 16 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Ketchikan · Sitka · Seward + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Vancouver

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Ketchikan · Expect a busy cruise port

Multiple ships and thousands of cruise passengers are common here.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Arctic itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value

Explora III

Vancouver → Ketchikan → Aomori → Tokyo

Sep 11 · 16 nights

About average

$9,030 suite · $564/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $737/night, with most departures landing in the $656-$906/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$737/night

$11,796 total

Normal range

$656-$906/night

$10,500-$14,503 total

Lowest recent fare

$564/night

$9,030 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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16 nights · 6 port calls · 10 sea days · 2 countries

6 port calls across United States, Japan · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 16-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Vancouver

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Ketchikan

    United States · Alaska Inside Passage

  3. 3

    Sitka

    United States · Alaska Inside Passage

  4. 4

    Hubbard Glacier

    United States · Arctic

    Scenic cruising
  5. 5

    Seward

    United States · Arctic

  6. 6

    Kushiro

    Japan · Japan

  7. 7

    Aomori

    Japan · Japan

  8. 8

    Disembark in Tokyo

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.