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Go wild in Alaska with Oceania Cruises

Michael FerranteThe West Australian
Oceania Riviera sails through Alaska.
Camera IconOceania Riviera sails through Alaska. Credit: Supplied/Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises has a series of voyages to Alaska in 2027 from Seattle and Vancouver aboard fashionable small ship Oceania Riviera, blending renowned ports with more remote destinations inaccessible to larger vessels.

There are seven, 10 or 11-day itineraries available from May through September, 2027, with a mix of visits and scenic cruising in this most beautiful of destinations that spotlights Alaska’s famous glaciers.

The Gold Rush & Glaciers voyage, for example, departs Vancouver and cruises the Inside Passage and Holkham Bay glacier fjords with calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Juneau, Wrangell, Klawock and Victoria.

Glacial scenery in Alaska.
Camera IconGlacial scenery in Alaska. Credit: Supplied/Oceania Cruises

Days ashore promise interesting excursions to fishing communities, native Alaska heritage sites and glacier-lined waterways. Highlight shore experiences include helicopter flights to Mendenhall Glacier, dog sledding adventures, whale and wildlife encounters, floating oyster farm visits, king crab fishing, and locally-led culinary experiences.

This season concludes with a 27-day repositioning cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo, departing September 13, 2027.

Extensions of three or seven nights pre and post-cruise are available through Oceania’s land programs. Denali National Park with a Deluxe Dome Rail journey (three nights); the Rocky Mountaineer and visits to Lake Louise, Yoho National Park and the Spiral Tunnels (seven nights); or Vancouver city experiences (three nights) are three extension options.

Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises says: “Guests can embrace a true sense of adventure throughout the day, knowing they will return to the elegant comfort of Oceania Riviera. Whether enjoying an exceptional meal, a perfectly crafted cocktail or simply watching the scenery unfold from a private veranda, the experience combines Alaska’s untamed beauty with the relaxed luxury that defines Oceania Cruises.”

Complementing the small ship’s casually elegant ambience is the line’s epicurean focus with a nice range of included specialty restaurants and exclusive dining experiences, as well as casual and poolside dining, and complimentary room service round the clock.

Oceania Riviera has just 624 suites and rooms, and is adults only (18 years and over).

For details go to oceaniacruises.com.

A bear in the wild in Alaska.
Camera IconA bear in the wild in Alaska. Credit: Supplied/Oceania Cruises
Wine tasting on Oceania Cruises.
Camera IconWine tasting on Oceania Cruises. Credit: Josh Lewis

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