Seabourn Encore - July 10, 2026

This metropolis is Canada's fastest growing city. Visit Gastown, a restored turn-of-the-century district where Vancouver's first saloon still stands. See trumpeter swans at Lost Lake, contemplate the ducks at Beaver Lagoon, or watch exotic aquatic creatures at the Stanley Park Aquarium. Climb the Lookout for a 360-degree view of the city.

A scenic waterway passage through Alaska's Inside Passage.

The first cruise ship appeared in Ketchikan 114 years ago, and it has been a favorite port ever since. You can tour the area by boat, bus, horse-drawn trolley, or even a restored 1955 Chevy. The most famous part of town is Creek Street. The homes once comprising the red light district are now filled with arts, crafts and gift shops. Totem poles are everywhere, with 24 at Saxman Native Totem Park.

Sitka is considered Alaska's most beautiful seaside town, with views of island-studded waters and stately spruce forests reaching to the water's edge. Sitka offers a combination of Native culture, Russian history, and Alaskan wilderness which provides a diverse and unequaled Alaskan experience. The mild climate and dense forests make Sitka one of the best places to view wildlife in Alaska.

Haines, Alaska is located in northern Lynn Channel, and has a population of 1,260 people. Haines has the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world at the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Another popular attraction is the recreated gold rush town of "Dalton City." There are also native history performances by the Chilkat Indian Dancers at the Chilkat Center for the Arts.

Alaska's capital city, Juneau, is located in Southeast Alaska. The Tongass Rain Forest climate provides Juneau with lush terrain and wildflowers. Visitors can find unparalleled glacier viewing from Tracy Arm Fjord, Mendenhall Glacier, the Juneau Icefield and Glacier Bay National Park, and outdoor enthusiasts will love Juneau's kayaking, dogsledding, rafting, biking, hiking and glacier hiking.

Welcome to Wrangell, a frontier community in the heart of Alaska. Nestled on an island at the mouth of the mighty Stikine River, Wrangell offers visitors a friendly taste of a frontier life in the midst of some of the most unique and pristine wilderness in Alaska. Walk among petroglyphs, hike up to Rainbow Falls, or stop and pick the abundant wild blueberries, huckleberries and salmonberries.

Almost unknown until a decade ago, Misty Fiords National Monument is 115 miles long and 50 miles wide, and has 2.3 million acres of deep, narrow fiords, steep-walled canyons, waterfalls and bowl-shaped lakes. The fiords' rock walls have been scoured by glaciers, and the park is home to bald eagles, bears, wolves, moose, sea lions, killer whales, beavers, and mink.

Almost unknown until a decade ago, Misty Fiords National Monument is 115 miles long and 50 miles wide, and has 2.3 million acres of deep, narrow fiords, steep-walled canyons, waterfalls and bowl-shaped lakes. The fiords' rock walls have been scoured by glaciers, and the park is home to bald eagles, bears, wolves, moose, sea lions, killer whales, beavers, and mink.

Prince Rupert is on the northwest coast of British Columbia. The area features plentiful shopping, restaurants, arts, cultural attractions, and a rich history. The abundant wildlife and pristine wilderness are attractive as well. Catch a salmon. Walk the waterfront. Visit the museums and Performing Arts Center. Go whale watching.

This metropolis is Canada's fastest growing city. Visit Gastown, a restored turn-of-the-century district where Vancouver's first saloon still stands. See trumpeter swans at Lost Lake, contemplate the ducks at Beaver Lagoon, or watch exotic aquatic creatures at the Stanley Park Aquarium. Climb the Lookout for a 360-degree view of the city.