Explora Journeys Highlights Excursion Options for Inaugural Summer 2027 Alaska Season

With Explora Journeys’ debut in Alaska just over a year away, the company is revealing its lineup of shore excursions in the 49th State.

Sailing from May to September 2027, the inaugural Alaskan Journeys Collection has been designed for those who wish to experience the wild grandeur of Alaska at an unhurried pace.

“Marking an exciting new chapter in our destination portfolio, the inaugural Alaskan Journeys Collection offers a distinctive range of experiences that allow guests to explore this extraordinary region with a genuine sense of connection and discovery” said Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys. The Alaskan Journeys Collection brings guests closer to the glaciers, wildlife, and cultures that define the region – from helicopter flights and whale watching to authentic heritage experiences with local communities.”

The destination experiences offered ashore fall into four themes encompassing Alaska’s dramatic marine landscapes and its ruggedly beautiful interior.

Where Ice Becomes Emotion

Between glaciers and vast horizons, discover the frozen masterworks of the Alaskan coast:

• Juneau: A helicopter flight over the Juneau Icefield leads to an exhilarating exploration of Mendenhall Glacier.
  
• Hubbard Glacier: A catamaran brings guests close to North America’s largest tidewater glacier, where calving ice reveals Alaska at its most powerful.
  
• Wrangell: A jet boat skimming the water towards LeConte Glacier Bay or Shakes Glacier takes in harbour seals, eagles, and icy glacial landscapes.

Wildlife as Nature Intended

Unscripted encounters with the region’s native species in their natural habitats:

• Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island): Spot black bears fishing for salmon after a floatplane journey and short hike deep into the Tongass National Forest or from elevated platforms reached via rainforest trails at the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary’s Herring Cove.
  
• Prince Rupert (Kaien Island): A late-season whale-watching adventure with the chance to see humpbacks, orcas, porpoises, seals, sea lions and coastal birds.
  
• Juneau: Combining marine wildlife watching with a guided rainforest hike through Tongass National Forest towards Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls.

Blue Wrapped in Green

Elemental landscapes where fjords and rivers meet lush wilderness:

• Wrangell: A boat journey along the Stikine River reveals forests, waterfalls, cliffs and wildlife, enriched by local guiding and refreshments.
  
• Seward: Explore one of Alaska’s most striking coastal landscapes by boat, gliding beneath towering mountains and towards tidewater glaciers.

Connections to Stories of Land & Sea

Providing deep insight into the rich traditions, histories, and communities of the region:

• Prince Rupert (Kaien Island): In the Great Bear Rainforest, guests are welcomed by the Kitsumkalum community with stories, drumming, and dance before savoring a unique nomadic gastronomy experience.
  
• Skagway: A vintage rail journey retraces the historic route to White Pass Summit, passing waterfalls, tunnels and landmarks connected to the Klondike Gold Rush.