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DAY 1 Destination Vancouer Meals included Accommodation N/A

Your expedition starts with an overnight in Vancvouer. From the boutiques on Main Street to the coffee shops of Commercial Drive, the steam clock in Gastown or the heritage-house beachfronts of Kitsilano, you’ll quickly find out why this coastal metropolis is consistently voted one of the world´s most liveable cities.

DAY 2 Destination Vancouver  Nome  Meals included Dinner Accommodation N/A

Today, we fly you from Vancouver to Nome. Set at the tip of the , overlooking the Bering Sea, Nome is perhaps the most famous gold rush town in Alaskan history. There are artefacts of the gold rush era to be seen everywhere, including abandoned dredges, turn-of-the-century steam engines, and old railroad tracks.

DAY 3 Destination  At Sea - Bering Sea Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Spend your first day at sea looking out for whales on deck, chatting with new friends, recapping your voyage with the Expedition Team in the Science Center, or just watching the world sail by. During the day, we will also cross the international date line – heading into tomorrow for a short while, before sailing back into today!

DAY 4 Destination  St. Matthew Island, Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Coming ashore on the black sand beaches of isolated St. Matthew Island, we will be the only humans on the isle. It lies more than 200 miles from the nearest village, home only to nesting seabirds like murres and cormorants, the native St. Matthew Island vole, and the Arctic fox.

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DAY 5 Destination  St. Paul, Alaska Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

The island of St. Paul is an ideal resting point for migrating birds, attracting some 300 species, including horned and tufted puffins, red-legged kittiwakes, and Pribilof sandpipers. About half of the world’s northern fur seal population also live in the waters here. They will be busy nursing new-borns when you visit in mid-July.

DAY 6 Destination  At Sea Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

MS Roald Amundsen continues south through the Bering Sea, from the Aleutian Islands and towards our next stop of Dutch Harbor. The Expedition Team will prepare you for our upcoming destinations and continue their lecture series.

DAY 7 Destination  Dutch Harbour  Unalaska Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

As we sail towards Unalaska, better known as Dutch Harbor, you will see Mount Makushin, a steaming volcano almost 6,000-feet high. The popular TV show `Deadliest Catch´ is based here, featuring local fishing crews. Stop in at the Museum of the Aleutians, view the Russian Orthodox Church, or spot some of the more-than-600 bald eagles around town.

DAY 8 Destination  Unga Village, Alaska Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Unga Village is a picturesque but abandoned town on the southern end of uninhabited Unga Island in the remote Aleutian Islands. Settled by Aleuts in 1833, subsistence fishing proved insufficient to support the community, which later moved in 1969. Today, a collection of wooden buildings is all that remains, surrounded by a carpet of pink louseworts.

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DAY 9 Destination  Chignik Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

In the small village of Chignik Bay, red salmon fishing has been the core of the community’s economy for over a century. Stop in at the fish factory, meet the welcoming locals, or explore the salmon streams in the scenic surroundings. Scan the shores to spot the 20-or-so waterfowl species, or the skies for bald eagles.

DAY 10 Destination Geographic Harbour  Kukak Bay  Kinak Bay Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Katmai National Park´s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is a dramatic volcanic landscape, with mountains rising to almost 915 meters (3,000 feet). Here we hope to find brown bears as they forage along the shore for clams, and lunch on berries or fish in the clear running waters of the mountain streams.

DAY 11 Destination  Kodiak, Alaska Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

The bustling city of Kodiak sits on Alaska’s largest island, surrounded by verdant forest. Take a walk in Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park home to bunkers from WWII as well as ocean and forest wildlife. Make sure to also visit Baranov Museum, the oldest standing building in Alaska which chronicles Kodiak’s diverse history.

DAY 12 Destination  At Sea Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Enjoy a day at sea! Our Expedition Team continues its lecture programme, sharing their extensive knowledge and experience, as well as summarising the voyage so far and presenting plans for the exciting days ahead.

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DAY 13 Destination  Icy Bay Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Icy Bay lives up to its name. Located in Prince William Sound, the spectacular scenery here formed in the past 100 years with the retreat of three prominent glaciers which still feed ice into the bay. Our aim is to explore Guyot Glacier. The weather and glacier ice conditions on the day will dictate which areas we will be able to visit.

DAY 14 Destination  Sitka, Alaska Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Sitka enjoys views of The Sisters Mountains and of Mount Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano. The former capital of Alaska when it belonged to Russia, this historic town is now a blend of cultures. Wander around the Russian Orthodox St. Michael’s Cathedral, or visit nearby Stika National Historical Park, which has many ornate Tlingit totem poles on display.

DAY 15 Destination  Wrangell, Alaska Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

One of the oldest island towns in Alaska, Wrangell has been governed by four different nations – Tlingit, Russian, British and . Numerous petroglyphs on the beach and moss-covered totem poles manifest to the distant past of this area. Outside of the main cruise ships routes, nowadays it remains a simple fishing town.

DAY 16 Destination  Misty National Monument Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Misty Fjords National Monument is a realm of thick evergreen rainforests, mountain rivers, granite cliffs adorned by strips of waterfalls, and wetlands along the coast, often with milky fog filling the bays and coves. Weather permissible, you will explore the area on our small expedition boats or kayaks.

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DAY 17 Destination  At Sea Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A

Sailing south into the open ocean, we spend a few hours journeying through the Inside Passage, such as and . Enjoy exceptional views of tranquil fjords and mountains covered in evergreen forests. Unlike other cruise ships that normally pass through the area at night, you’ll be able to see this sublime summer scenery during the day.

DAY 18 Destination Vancouver Meals included Breakfast Accommodation N/A

Your expedition cruise ends in Vancouver. Extend your holiday with an optional Post-Programme to spend some extra time in this vibrant city. Make the most of the summer weather and cycle around Stanley Park, or enjoy the scenic views at the Sea-to-Sky Gondola. Richmond Night Market boasts endless food stalls while Granville Island is the artsy hub.

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Inclusions

WHATS INCLUDED Explore Alaska’s wild landscapes in the Misty Fjords, Icy Bay, and the Aleutian Islands Spot bald eagles in Chignik and other rare birds in St. Paul and St. Matthew Islands Learn Native and early settler history in frontier towns Wrangell, Sitka, and Nome Visit Katmai National Park near Kodiak Island to look for brown and black bears 50 Meals - 17 Breakfasts - 16 Lunches - 17 Dinners including beverages (house beer, wine & soda) Sail on board the MS Roald Amundsen in a Polar Outside cabin Flight in economy class from Vancouver to Nome Transfer from hotel to airport in Vancouver before the expedition cruise Transfer from airport to ship in Nome Escorted landings with small expedition boats Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment for activities Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings before landings

Fine Print

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HOW TO BOOK & PAYMENTS Deposit & Payments

Book now and secure your package with only a 20% deposit per person. Pay a 2nd instalment of $1000 per person within 28 days. You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure. Booking Process

Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password) Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY (not available within 70 days of departure) Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking Your position on the tour will be confirmed within 48 hours of completing your order. If your place cannot be confirmed, a full refund of the deposit will occu

OPTIONAL TOURS None

EXCLUSIONS Airfares Personal Expenses Travel Insurance Optional activities Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or optional

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CRUISE DETAILS For detailed information on your ship, the MS Roald Amundsen, click HERE

Compulsory Cruise Forms

Personal Questionnaire - This form must be received by Hurtigruten at least 8 weeks prior to your voyage departure. Medical Certificate - If applicable, the cruise Medical Certificate is to be completed and approved by your personal physician not more than 8 weeks before your departure date. The completed forms must be presented to the ship’s doctor upon boarding. Boarding will be denied if part III of the Medical Certificate is not approved by your personal physician. Even if the forms have been duly submitted and approved by your personal physician, the ship’s doctor and the captain reserve the right to deny the boarding of guests who do not seem to be sufficiently fit for travel.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Accommodation The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip from an extra $5,850 subject to availability.

Triple Share Not available.

Children Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Tour Documentation Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

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CABIN BEDDING AND UPGRADES Bedding on board the cruise is restricted to the following configurations. If you wish to upgrade your cabin, the following amounts are payable in addition to the package price prior to travel:

Polar Outside Window cabin: INCLUDED. The Polar Outside cabins are primarily on the lower/middle decks with windows, they are spacious, have flexible sleeping arrangements (double or twin), TV and Ensuite for excellent and high standard accommodation.

Arctic Superior Balcony cabin: from $1,410 per person, twin share (subject to availability) *Great for wildlife photography* Arctic Superior class cabins are comfortable and roomy accommodation and have balconies. They have flexible sleeping arrangements (double or twin), TV and ensuite and other features make this one of our most popular categories.

Suite cabin - from $5,621 per person, twin share (subject to availability) *Great for wildlife photography* Suites feature a private balcony, top-high decks, ensuite, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, minibar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. They have flexible sleeping arrangements (double or twin). Enjoy free access to the upscale Lindstrom restaurant for breakfast and dinner.

Please request your cabin upgrade in the 'special requests' field. Availability and price will then be confirmed and added to your invoice upon acceptance.

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