MS Noordam
June 6, 2027

Puget Sound in Washington has no docking; ships cruise to Seattle. Travelers observe orcas breaching in open waters. Excursions explore Olympic National Park’s rainforests. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather; taxis cost 5-10 USD. Photography captures San Juan Islands’ rocky shores. Dining onboard includes clam chowder. Souvenirs, like totem replicas, are available in ship shops. Briefings cover marine ecosystems. Light layers suit coastal weather. Puget Sound’s islands and whales provide a scenic Pacific Northwest coastal experience.

Seattle, Washington, offers docking at Pier 91. Travelers explore Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Excursions include whale-watching in Puget Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab, a Washington favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Seattle’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic markets and scenic waterways, making Seattle an engaging destination for exploration.

Johnstone Strait, Canada, no docking; ships cruise British Columbia’s strait. Travelers spot orcas rubbing beaches. Zodiacs explore Robson Bight. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season July to September; orca season. Photography captures Vancouver Island. Dining onboard includes salmon. Souvenirs, like orca prints, in ship shops. Briefings on marine sanctuaries. Kayaking near shores. Light layers for coastal fog. Johnstone’s resident orcas make it prime whale watching in Inside Passage.

Seymour Narrows, British Columbia, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view tidal rapids and Discovery Islands from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours to Ripple Rock. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal cruising. Photography captures rugged shores and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a Canadian favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof jackets suit the temperate climate, while binoculars enhance scenery viewing. Seymour Narrows’ wild allure offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of dramatic tides and coastal beauty, making Seymour Narrows an engaging destination.

Bella Bella, Waglisla, British Columbia, docks at Waglisla Terminal, steps from the village, population 1,000. Travelers visit Heiltsuk Cultural Centre for totem poles. Local markets sell smoked salmon. Excursions to Klemtu, 1 hour north, explore Spirit Bear Lodge. Peak season June to September; taxis 5-10 CAD. Dining includes oolichan grease at community halls. Souvenirs feature cedar carvings.

Grenville Channel, British Columbia, no docking; ships cruise Inside Passage’s narrow strait. Travelers spot grizzly bears on shores. Lectures cover Haida history. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season June to September; fog common. Photography captures forested walls. Dining onboard includes salmon. Souvenirs, like totem replicas, in ship shops. Briefings on navigation. Binoculars for wildlife. The channel’s calm waters and wildlife sightings enhance the Pacific Northwest passage experience.

Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, no docking; ships anchor offshore with zodiacs to Klemtu. Travelers spot spirit bears in Khutzeymateen Inlet. Kayaking explores fjords. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season September to October; fall colors. Photography captures grizzly salmon runs. Dining onboard features cedar plank salmon. Souvenirs, like Haida carvings, in ship shops. Briefings on First Nations culture. Waterproof gear for rain. The rainforest’s white spirit bears and old-growth cedars offer rare wildlife viewing in Canada’s coastal temperate wilderness.

Ketchikan, Alaska, offers docking at Ketchikan Port. Travelers explore Totem Bight Park and Creek Street. Excursions include Misty Fjords flights. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Native Alaskan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance historic walks. Ketchikan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Ketchikan an engaging destination for exploration.

Sitka, Alaska, offers docking at Sitka Port. Travelers explore Sitka National Historical Park and St. Michael’s Cathedral. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Russian history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park walks. Sitka’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Sitka an engaging destination for exploration.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska, offers docking at Icy Strait Point. Travelers explore Hoonah’s Tlingit culture and Chichagof Island. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Huna Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance forest walks. Icy Strait Point’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and marine wildlife, making Icy Strait Point an engaging destination.

Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Hubbard Glacier and Disenchantment Bay from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for seal spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier cruising. Photography captures icebergs and Yakutat Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Hubbard Glacier’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial beauty and marine life, making Hubbard Glacier an engaging destination.

Prince William Sound in Alaska has no docking; ships cruise to Valdez. Travelers spot orcas and sea otters from the deck. Zodiacs explore Columbia Glacier’s icy front. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, may bring fog. Photography captures Chugach Mountains and icebergs. Dining onboard features fresh halibut. Souvenirs, like glacier prints, are available in ship shops. Briefings cover marine wildlife. Kayaking navigates serene bays. Waterproof gear is essential for rain. The sound’s glaciers and marine life deliver Alaska’s coastal wilderness at its finest.

Valdez, Alaska, offers docking at Valdez Port. Travelers explore Columbia Glacier and Worthington Glacier. Excursions include kayaking in Prince William Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures icebergs and Alaskan vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chugach history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier walks. Valdez’s glacial charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of icy landscapes and marine adventures, making Valdez an engaging destination for exploring Alaska’s coastal wilderness.

Cruise College Fjord, Alaska, no docking; ships cruise Prince William Sound. Travelers spot harbor seals. Lectures cover Harriman Expedition. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season June to August; weather unpredictable. Photography captures Harvard Glacier. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include glacier postcards.

Returning to Cruise Prince William Sound — see Day 8 above for port info.

Dutch Harbor, Alaska, has docking at Unalaska Port. Travelers explore Aleutian WWII history at the museum. Excursions spot bald eagles on volcanic trails. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings fog. Photography captures rugged coasts. Dining onboard includes king crab. Souvenirs, like Aleutian prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover island history. Waterproof gear is essential for rain. Dutch Harbor’s remote port offers a wild Alaskan experience.

Cross Arctic Circle offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers celebrate the polar crossing with shipboard ceremonies. No excursions or facilities exist; activities are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for Arctic cruising. Photography captures polar seascapes and midnight sun vistas. Dining onboard includes international dishes, reflecting the global journey. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arctic exploration history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cold climate, while comfortable shoes enhance deck walks. Crossing the Arctic Circle offers a unique maritime stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ceremonial events and polar scenery, making the Arctic Circle an engaging destination.

Nome, Alaska, offers docking at Nome Port. Travelers explore the Bering Sea waterfront and Gold Rush-era artifacts. Excursions visit Iditarod trail markers or Anvil Mountain for tundra views. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for outdoor tours. Photography captures Arctic coastlines and historic relics. Dining onboard includes reindeer stew, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like ivory carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gold Rush history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cold climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Nome’s rugged Arctic charm offers a unique Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and wild landscapes, making Nome an engaging destination for exploring Alaska’s frontier heritage.

Kodiak, Alaska, has docking at Kodiak Port. Travelers explore Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge for bear spotting. Excursions visit Russian Orthodox churches. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures rugged coasts and wildlife. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like bear carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Russian history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance bear spotting. Kodiak’s wild beauty offers a vibrant Alaskan stop, blending nature with cultural heritage.

Anchorage, Alaska, docks at Port of Alaska, 3 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles or taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 290,000, features the Anchorage Museum with Athabascan artifacts. Travelers visit Ship Creek for salmon fishing demos. Excursions to Chugach State Park, 30 minutes east, offer bear-spotting hikes. Local markets sell ulu knives. Peak season June to August; taxis 10-20 USD. Dining includes reindeer sausage at street carts. Souvenirs feature totem carvings. Bike paths suit urban exploration.

Returning to Anchorage — see Day 19 above for port info.

Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Margerie Glacier and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include ranger-led tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier tours. Photography captures icebergs and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Glacier Bay’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes and marine wildlife, making Glacier Bay an engaging destination.

Haines, Alaska, has docking at Haines Port. Travelers explore Chilkoot Lake for kayaking and bear spotting. Excursions visit Klukwan’s Tlingit cultural center. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures glaciers and mountain vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon chowder, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover indigenous history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Haines’ rugged beauty offers a serene Alaskan stop, blending nature with cultural heritage.

Juneau, Alaska, offers docking at Juneau Port. Travelers explore Mendenhall Glacier and Mount Roberts Tramway. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier hikes. Juneau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning glaciers and marine wildlife, making Juneau an engaging destination for exploration.

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Sawyer Glaciers and granite cliffs from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for wildlife spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for fjord cruising. Photography captures icebergs and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Tracy Arm’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial beauty and marine life, making Tracy Arm an engaging destination.

Wrangell, Alaska, offers docking at Wrangell Port. Travelers explore Petroglyph Beach and Totem Park. Excursions include Stikine River jet boat tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures native carvings and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance petroglyph walks. Wrangell’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic rivers, making Wrangell an engaging destination for exploration.

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Prince Rupert Port. Travelers explore North Pacific Cannery and Museum of Northern BC. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Haida crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tsimshian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Prince Rupert’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime heritage and scenic fjords, making Prince Rupert an engaging destination.

Returning to Seattle — see Day 1 above for port info.