Frozen Frontiers: Anthem at Sea

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: UK to Vancouver, British Columbia

  Fly from your chosen regional UK airport to Vancouver. On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay.

• Days 2-3: Vancouver, British Columbia

  Vancouver unites a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a backdrop of wilderness adventure. This Canadian city is home to an eclectic selection of neighbourhoods such as Chinatown, Punjabi Market, Gastown, and Yaletown. Walk to Stanley Park for Canada’s largest aquarium and the scenic seawall leading to English Bay Beach. Experience some culture at the Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Orpheum Theatre. Make sure you visit iconic Canada Place — where you can ride the FlyOver Canada simulator and see the country from coast to coast! You can take a thrilling walk across Capilano Suspension Bridge - which hovers 230 feet above Capilano River — and hop on a ferry to Granville Island to find craft shops, a public market, and Canada's first microbrewery.

• Day 4: Vancouver, British Columbia (Embarkation Day)

  After check-out be transferred to the port for your 9-night cruise on board Voyager of the Seas.

• Days 5: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 6: Icy Strait Point, Alaska

  Icy Strait Point is located on Alaska's Chichagof Island just outside the small village of Hoonah. This privately-owned resort is named after the nearby Icy Strait. Step ashore to experience authentic regional culture, incredible natural beauty and indigenous wildlife, Tlingit art and dancing, and to taste fresh Dungeness crab. Take a cruise from Icy Strait Point to get an up-close view of the dramatic scenery, humpback whales, and brown bears. Ride the bus to the top of Hoonah Mountain for far-reaching vistas, before descending on the world's largest ZipRider which soars 300 feet above the rainforest below.

• Day 7: Sitka, Alaska

  Sitka is an Alaskan city and borough close to the state capital of Juneau; it's located on Baranof Island and was once the capital of Russian America. The main attraction here is Sitka National Historical Park which was established in 1804 and, since then, has preserved the culture of the local Tlingit people and Russian and American settlers. The park houses a collection of rare artefacts including the preserved remains of the Tlingit fort and a Russian house. A visit to the Sitka Cultural Centre will allow insight into the region’s history and a vast display of film presentations, walking trails lined with totem poles, and artwork enhance this experience. If you're a thrill seeker; perhaps explore the pristine bays by kayak or hike through one of the many forest trails.

• Day 8: Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

  Hubbard Glacier is located in eastern Alaska's Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve and Canada's Kluane National Park and Reserve in Yukon and is the largest and most active tidewater glacier in North America. Named after Gardiner Hubbard - the first president of the National Geographic Society - Hubbard Glacier spans 76 miles and 1,200 feet in depth in pristine Disenchantment Bay. The glacier dwarfs the cruise ships that pass it and regularly calves mini glaciers the size of ten-storey buildings! The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife — from whales, otters, and harbour seals in the water to moose, brown bears, and black-tailed deer on the shoreline.

• Day 9: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 10: Juneau, Alaska

  Juneau is the state capital of Alaska, and it's not hard see why people would want to settle here. Juneau is one of the natural beauty hotspots of the world; take a trip to the 220-feet deep Mendenhall Glacier, one of the most awe-inspiring in the area. With its wild bear viewing areas, The Tongass National Park is also a great spot for camping, fishing, and hiking amongst lush green surroundings. Marvel at water views from Mount Roberts Tramway and treat yourself to unique souvenirs from the gift shop. Nugget Falls is a spectacular waterfall downstream of the Nugget Glacier; capture unforgettable photos here with loved ones. Take a tour of Juneau Icefield with over 40 huge glaciers to admire or kayak over the icy waters of Medenhall Lake.

• Day 11: Ketchikan, Alaska

  Ketchikan can be described as the first city of Alaska. Situated at the southernmost entrance to Alaska's iconic Inside Passage and surrounded by deep fjords and lush forests; this small fishing town is a popular stop with cruise lines. Take a walk down the waterfront and admire the awe-inspiring views. Enjoy a tour to the 40-acre Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary to view bald eagles, wolves, and black bears. Visit the totem poles at Totem Bight State Historical Park and Potlatch Totem Park or journey to the glacier-carved wilderness at the Misty Fiords National Monument. You can also ride an off-road vehicle and try zip lining, kayaking, and hiking.

• Day 12: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 13: Vancouver, British Columbia to UK (Disembarkation Day)

  Today your cruise comes to an end. Disembark ship and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.