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Arctic Passage via Ward Cove & Hubbard Glacier

Ward Cove · Icy Strait Point · Hubbard Glacier · Valdez · Kodiak

Port-heavy Arctic itinerary. United States-focused routing. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

7 nights Vancouver Arctic 5 ports 2 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 5 ports across 7 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.

Port-forward pace

5 ports in 7 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Icy Strait Point · Valdez · Kodiak

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Vancouver

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Icy Strait Point · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

Best departures

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Best overall value

Explora III

Vancouver → Ward Cove → Kodiak → Seward

Jul 2 · 7 nights

About average

$6,150 suite · $879/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $828/night, with most departures landing in the $780-$865/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$828/night

$5,793 total

Normal range

$780-$865/night

$5,460-$6,055 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$5,585 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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7 nights · 5 port calls · 2 sea days · 1 countries

5 port calls across United States · More port-intensive than many 7-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Vancouver

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Ward Cove

    United States · Alaska Inside Passage

    Scenic cruising
  3. 3

    Icy Strait Point

    United States · Alaska Inside Passage

  4. 4

    Hubbard Glacier

    United States · Arctic

    Scenic cruising
  5. 5

    Valdez

    United States · Arctic

  6. 6

    Kodiak

    United States · Gulf of Alaska

  7. 7

    Disembark in Seward

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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More port time

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7 nights · 6 ports · 1 sea day

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From $8,939

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.