Sarah Bretz, ContributorExplora Journeys has released its 2027 summer schedule, which will include its first time sailing in Alaska.
As the luxury cruise brand continues to expand, Explora Journeys will explore Alaska aboard Explora III starting in 2027. Departing from Vancouver, the voyages will provide the opportunity for guests to explore Alaska from a unique perspective. Passengers will sail the Whale’s Highway, spotting humpbacks, orcas, dolphins, and seals. They’ll also have the chance to marvel at landmarks including Mendenhall Glacier and Misty Fjord.
“With the intention of savouring every moment, our Summer 2027 journeys have been thoughtfully crafted, as always, to enable flexibility, extended stays and deeper immersion at a gentler pace,” said Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys. “We are thrilled to be introducing Alaska for the very first time and to be offering many of our 2027 journeys on two of our ultra-elegant new ships, EXPLORA III and IV.”
Highlights of Explora III‘s 2027 Alaska season include:
- A Journey Through Untamed Landscapes & Coastal Treasures – roundtrip Vancouver from May 10 to 21, 2027: An 11-night journey through glacier-carved fjords and forested islands, with maiden visits to Sitka, Prince Rupert, and the remote beauty of Endicott Arm.
- An Extended Journey Across Alaska’s Wild Frontier – roundtrip Vancouver from July 2 to 16, 2027: A 14-night exploration of Alaska’s raw wilderness and cultural soul, from the icy majesty of Hubbard Glacier to the historic charm of Kodiak and the Indigenous heritage of Alert Bay.
For the summer 2027 season, Explora I and II will both be sailing in the Mediterranean. While Explora III is exploring Alaska, Explora IV — set to debut that summer — will operate voyages in western and northern Europe as well as on the U.S. east coast and in Canada.
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