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- Queen Elizabeth
- 10 nights
- 23rd June 2025
- from £1,199 per person
Price correct at time of publication (14/11/2024)
Ports of Call: Seattle, Washington, USA – Endicott Arm, Alaska, USA – Icy Strait Point, AK, USA – Juneau, AK, USA – Skagway, AK, USA – Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA (Scenic Cruising) – Ketchikan, AK, USA - Victoria, BC, Canada - Seattle, Washington, USA - Plus 2 days At Sea.
Itineraries
Day 1
Seattle, Washington, USA
They say you can’t please everybody, and yet Seattle may be the exception to that rule. Beautifully green in every season (the source of its Emerald City moniker), it’s a destination that seems to have it all. Big industry, blissfully coexisting alongside small independent businesses. Top-quality seafood (courtesy of its position on the Puget sound). A beautifully balanced blend of city parks, waterfront walks, and beaches, that set the scene for all sorts of outdoor adventures.
Add to that a long-established cultural offering that includes concert halls, art galleries, and museums, and it’s easy to see why Seattle is considered by many to be the perfect place to put down roots, (even more so if you’re a fan of craft beer and coffee).
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Endicott Arm, Alaska, USA (Scenic Cruising)
Sparkling still waters. Majestic mountains. Soaring eagles. All these and more are sights that await at Endicott Arm. Enjoy scenes of extraordinary natural beauty as your Cunard Queen sails along this 30-mile stretch of glasslike water, at the end of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness.
As a cruise-by port, there is no port to call in at and explore as such. Instead, treasure time spent simply soaking up the surroundings, in this part of the world that’s truly like no other.
Day 4
Icy Strait Point, AK, USA
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.
Day 5
Juneau, AK, USA
Despite its status as Alaska’s capital, Juneau’s urban area spans just 14 square miles but its appeal far exceeds its city limits. Frequently cited as Alaska’s most scenic city, Juneau is nature’s playground, and what a playground it is. Waters abound with Humpbacks and orcas, forested trails leading to snow-ensconced mountains, and the ever-present majestic eagles circling overhead.
The town that kick-started Alaska’s gold rush is rich with treasures of all varieties, from native Tlingit history and excellent seafood to an abundance of outdoor pursuits. It’s little wonder that most of Juneau’s residents arrived for a short stay and decided never to leave.
Day 6
Skagway, AK, USA
Cairns, in tropical Far North Queensland, serves as a laid-back gateway to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef – a haven for snorkelling and diving amidst vibrant marine life and coral. This outdoors enthusiast's paradise boasts two World Heritage sites: the reef and Daintree National Park. Cairns' cruise port, adjacent to the lively city centre, provides seamless access to shopping, dining, the Great Barrier Reef, and World Heritage Tropical Rainforests.
Day 7
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA (Scenic Cruising)
There’s so much to take in on a Glacier Bay National Park cruise, it’s hard to know where to begin. Towering mountains, gargantuan icebergs and majestic glaciers stretch as far as the eye can see, disappearing onto the horizon in every direction. It’s a thrilling sight to experience from the deck of a cruise ship, or snuggled under a blanket in the warmth of your stateroom balcony, as you silently watch the world go by.
The park is home to over 1,000 glaciers, the majority of which nestle in the surrounding mountains, connecting land to sky like nature’s skyscrapers. Soaring to 15,000 feet, Glacier Bay’s ranges are the highest coastal peaks in all the world; their abundant snowfall offering the perfect breeding ground for glaciers to take shape.
Day 8
Ketchikan, AK, USA
Once colonised by Tlingit and Haida tribes, Ketchikan is a thriving fishing town with colourful stilted houses, a rich Alaskan culture and a throng of trawlers hauling in fresh crab and salmon.
Arts thrive here and museums celebrating the town’s history are abundant. Some of the best seafood you’ll sample in the Great Land will have been plucked directly from Ketchikan’s waters and served in its restaurants just hours later. A detail that only magnifies the appeal of this enchanting port call on your Alaska cruise.
While other towns have their origins firmly rooted in the region’s gold rush years, Ketchikan’s connection with its native population is still at the heart of its community. You’ll find Alaska’s largest collection of totem poles among its many welcoming attractions, along with heritage experiences expanding on the beliefs, customs and pastimes of Alaska’s earliest settlers.
Day 9
At Sea
Day 10
Victoria, BC, Canada
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.
Hop in a seaplane and take in the breathtaking scenery from up high, step back through time at the Royal BC museum or simply absorb the magic of meandering streets and atmospheric squares. Victoria’s character and history is sure to enchant you, while its burgeoning culinary scene offers everything from farm-to-table bistros and vegan-friendly cafés, to traditional teahouses and colourful microbreweries.
Day 11
Seattle, Washington, USA
As you take to the streets of Seattle, after disembarking your Cunard Queen in port, there’s one landmark you can’t fail to spot and that’s the city’s Space Needle. Located in the lower Queen Anne neighbourhood (no relation to our own Queen Anne), this iconic observation tower is nothing short of a Seattle institution.
Set over two floors, and open daily for visitors, this striking feat of engineering boasts the world’s first and only revolving glass floor. The 360-degree views over the city are the best you’ll find, which shouldn’t come as a surprise considering you’ll be taking them in at heights of over 500 feet above ground.
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