Take in the splendor of Alaska’s natural beauty with Explora Journeys, offering a curated, unhurried, and luxurious approach to sailing across one of the most incredible locales on the planet.
Alaska’s vast, breathtaking wilderness is calling, and for the very first time, Explora Journeys is ready to take you there. The luxe cruise line in the MSC Group is hosting its inaugural Alaska summer season in 2027, offering travelers the incredible opportunity to join them for a once-in-a-lifetime sailing.
The extravagant Explora III ship will be your home away from home for a curated collection of elevated experiences across a sweeping assortment of Alaska itineraries.
Close your eyes and conjure up Alaska: is it the otherworldly blues of crystal clear icebergs, the immense size and scale of glaciers, or the carved, unspoiled beauty of far-flung fjords and bays that comes to mind? Or maybe instead it’s a breaching Orca or humpback whale, a fierce, feasting grizzly bear, a soaring bald eagle, or the happy howls of a dog sledding team? Such wondrous and rare sights and occurrences are part of the daily routine on an Alaska sailing.
Unless you’ve listened to enormous beasts such as the Mendenhall or Hubbard Glacier up close and in person, you wouldn’t be able to describe that very visceral auditory realm. Until you’ve sailed through landscapes such as the Inside Passage or Prince William Sound, you wouldn’t believe how captivating a quiet afternoon of simply watching the sights pass by can be. It’s only when you see the Totem poles of Ketchikan or gaze at the grandiosity of St. Michael Cathedral in Sitka, that you can appreciate the layers of history and influence in the region.
With Explora Journeys, you’ll see and do it all, and you’ll revel in both their bespoke approach, as well the opulence of their amenities along the way. It’s never too early to book your dream vacation, and in fact, now’s the perfect time to plan ahead for a summer 2027 sailing with Explora Journeys. These spectacular Alaska itineraries for Summer 2027 are expected to book quickly, so don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable season of exploration.
Discover the Ocean State of Mind
Explora Journey’s Summer 2027 Alaska schedule offers a near endless array of options, loaded as it is with 14 sailings taking place from mid-May through mid-September. Included in the mix are all of the picturesque Alaskan sights and destinations you’ve always wanted to visit, with trips of varied length and timing to consider.
Each of the Alaskan journeys features an inspired mix of touchstones that will help you make the most of your trip. Absorb history, learn about local culture, soak up nature, get a firsthand taste of the most tantalizing flavors, dishes, and ingredients from the region, and get a feel for what life in the last frontier is really like.
Prepare to embrace deeper immersion of each destination you visit. With Explora Journeys, it’s never about showing up, snapping a quick photo, and moving onto something else. Instead, take the time to connect with Alaska’s awe-inspiring wilderness and wildlife, while also diving into its history and learning more about Native people, culture, and influence. That’s just the start of how transformative an Alaskan sailing can be for you and your family.
Here are a few of the highlighted itineraries to consider:
MAY 10 TO MAY 21, 2027: THROUGH UNTAMED LANDSCAPES & COASTAL TREASURES
This sublime 11-night sailing begins and ends in Vancouver and features a loaded lineup of destinations. The typical week-long cruise itinerary from Vancouver to Alaska may stop into Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, and you’ll do all of that and more, including maiden visits to Sitka and Prince Rupert. Sail the Inside Passage as well as the Endicott Arm, and visit destinations few others reach, such as wild Wrangell. This is the essential Alaska, at a leisurely pace that helps you maximize each stop and every moment along the way. Return home with a newfound appreciation for the vastness and supreme majesty of our planet, as well as the special opportunity you had to view so many of them in a single outing.
JULY 2 TO 16, 2027: AN EXTENDED JOURNEY ACROSS ALASKA’S WILD FRONTIER
Alaska was long considered the last true frontier for the rugged adventurers of North America, and its remote, raw nature remains all the more alluring to behold today in a modern world that so often seems to be lacking it. You’ll do and see it all on this 14-night Vancouver to Vancouver sailing, taking in spectacular scenes from the Hubbard Glacier to Kodiak, Alert Bay, and beyond.
This is the sailing for people who truly want to get farther afield and immerse themselves into as much of Alaska’s staggering and pristine expanse as possible. With a 14-night journey, you have a wonderfully indulgent amount of time to explore. This includes visits to destinations such as Kodiak Island, Valdez, Haines, and Icy Strait Point that most cruisers don’t get to experience on shorter and more standardized itineraries.
Two shorter sailings are also an option with this itinerary, though, for people who’d prefer to break up the journey or perhaps add it onto an on-land adventure with Anchorage as a jumping off point. Join for the first week of the trip, beginning in Vancouver and making your way through the Inside Passage and up to Seward, the port of call for Anchorage. Or hop aboard the Explora III on July 9th in Seward, and from there continue on for the second half of the trip as the ship heads to its disembarkation point in Vancouver.
YOUR SWANKY SANCTUARY AT SEA: THE EXPLORA III
The summer 2027 season in Alaska will be conducted on the brand new Explora III. This sparkling ship launches in summer 2026, and offers guests a combination of cutting-edge technology with timeless elegance, in the form of a mid-size vessel that manages to provide small ship service and hospitality.
The Explora III has 461 ocean-front accommodations, all of which are spacious suites with private terraces, expanding into a portfolio of stunning residences and penthouses. Your every whim and desire is catered to while you’re aboard, thanks in large part to a 1.25 to 1 guest to host ratio. This isn’t any mere cruise ship, this is a sanctuary at sea, where a private yachting level of luxury and hospitality is meshed with the robust lineup of amenities that larger mega-ships are known to offer.
THE UNIQUE EXPLORA JOURNEYS APPROACH
The last thing you want to feel while undertaking a voyage to Alaska is that you’re pressed for time, or forced into activities or excursions that you’re not interested in. With Explora Journeys you’ll learn that it’s the opposite. You’ll feel at ease, thanks to a carefully fine-tuned and unhurried schedule, where each and everything you do along the way is tailored for you.
Activities and excursions are conducted in intimate, small group settings, and are led by local experts. Then, once you’re back on board, you’ll have nine distinct culinary experiences to enjoy, because a great meal is always something to be celebrated. There’s chef-led cooking classes, French fine-dining, and distinct dining venues ranging from a European steakhouse, to lively pan-Asian fare, and sumptuous Italian classics.
That’s on top of a holistic ocean wellness program provided via a serene spa, best in class pools and lounge spaces, and stylish décor and design that’s meant to help you be in touch with the marvelous surroundings you’re sailing through. And if wellness for you means browsing through a premiere collection of brand name luxury shops, sampling fine spirits or wines, or enjoying a diverse schedule of enriching lectures or scintillating entertainment and performances, you’ll be covered there, too.
Experience Alaska for yourself and do it the right way, with the perfect combination of swanky sophistication and adventure that only Explora Journeys can provide. Don’t miss your chance to join one of their fantastic summer 2027 sailings.
Your Invitation To Explore Alaska
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