Glaciers, Gold Towns And Grandeur: Sailing Alaska With Cunard

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Witness the grace and brilliance of glacial formations and towering icebergs in action as you sail by a highlight of Alaska’s many coastal wonders. Learn the history it created and take in the view.

The largest tidal glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier is a rarity; an icy abyss, formed over centuries, where nature, not man, is King. Only by cruising alongside it can you appreciate the majesty of its colossal scale.

It’s a sight quite unlike anything else, drawing the curiosity of visitors keen to experience one of the natural world’s most humbling creations.

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Icy Strait Point is a grand idea brought to life in a brilliant hub of Alaskan action and adventure. Look out for whales in the picturesque wilderness or enjoy warm hospitality and hearty food ashore. Picture Alaska and you’ve more or less conjured Icy Strait Point.

This natively owned cruise port on Chichagof Island offers the best of what makes this region unique, piercing blue waters, emerald-green forest, and myriad ways to enjoy the outdoors.

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Sitka is a hidden beauty on the east coast of Baranof Island in southeast Alaska. Towered over by snowy mountains in the distance, it has previously been known as the Indian River Park and Totem Park.

A city that appears to have sprung up in the most unlikely of locations, Sitka is one of Alaska’s most picturesque port calls.

Its location celebrates everything that makes this otherworldly US state unique: snow-encrusted mountains, densely forested wilderness and intensely sapphire waters that radiate with glass-like shine. Yet the city is more than a basecamp for outdoor adventurers.

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Nestled between Ketchikan and Juneau, Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska. Explore it’s rich and varied history.

There are many facts and features that make Wrangell unique. Not least because over the years, this town has been ruled by four different nations – the indigenous Tlingit people, Russia, England, and the U.S. Evidence of Tlingit culture can be seen all over Wrangell, from the traditional, tribal Shakes Community House to the many totem poles scattered throughout the town.

During your time here, learn more about this ancient way of life, and perhaps spend time exploring the surrounding mountainous landscape, local beaches, glaciers, rivers, and wildlife.

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Cruising from Wrangell, Alaska, USA to Victoria, BC, Canada

Are you looking to try something relaxing during your time on board? Why not try one of the fabulous Alaska inspired spa packages (additional cost applies)?

Pamper your skin with a purifying glacial facial. Unwind and feel your stresses melt away with a relaxing massage. Or take one of the stretch and release classes outside on deck, to really immerse yourself in the glorious glacial surroundings!

For those who prefer to learn something new inside in the warm there are still plenty of options to choose from. Maybe try your hand at ice carving, or perfect your mixology skills with a cocktail masterclass. Cheers!

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The capital of British Colombia, Victoria, possesses a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary charisma. It offers a wide variety of exquisite sights that draw visitors from around the world.

Nestled on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria, is an intoxicating blend of historic streets, Victorian architecture and dramatic craggy coastlines.

Here you’ll find a perfect balancing act between old and new, where the legacies left by indigenous populations are imprinted alongside fairy-tale castles and gardens that stay in bloom year-round.

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