Alaska cruise: Ketchikan, Hubbard Glacier & Valdez

Aboard Azamara Pursuit | August 5, 2027

Embark on a breathtaking journey through Alaska’s pristine wilderness with our exclusive 8-night cruise aboard the luxurious Azamara Pursuit. Departing August 5, 2027, this carefully curated itinerary invites you to explore some of Alaska’s most iconic destinations while indulging in the elevated service and comfort Unique Travel Events is known for.

Your Alaskan Adventure Awaits

Discover the charm of Ketchikan’s rich native culture and vibrant waterfront, marvel at the awe-inspiring expanse of Hubbard Glacier — one of the most active tidewater glaciers in North America — and experience the rugged beauty of Valdez, gateway to pristine fjords and wildlife-rich waters.

What to Expect on This Voyage:

  • Luxurious accommodations and personalised service aboard the Azamara Pursuit, renowned for its boutique ambiance and intimate size.

  • Immersive shore excursions designed to deepen your connection with Alaska’s natural wonders and cultural heritage.

  • Opportunity to witness majestic glaciers, abundant wildlife, historic towns, and untouched landscapes in summer’s glorious glow.

  • Exceptional dining experiences featuring regional flavours alongside global cuisine.

  • Itinerary
  • DATELOCATIONACTIVITYARRIVEDEPART 
    Thu 5-Aug 2027vancouver, british columbia, canadaEmbark–5:00PM 
    Fri 6-Aug 2027at seaCruising–– 
    Sat 7-Aug 2027ketchikan (ward cove), alaska, united statesDocked8:00AM9:00PM
    10+ Hours at Port
    Sun 8-Aug 2027wrangell, united statesDocked7:00AM2:00PM 
    Mon 9-Aug 2027haines, alaska, united statesTendered10:30AM5:00PM 
    Tue 10-Aug 2027sitka, alaska, united statesTendered9:00AM6:00PM 
    Wed 11-Aug 2027cruise hubbard glacier, united statesCruising–– 
    Thu 12-Aug 2027valdez, alaska, united statesDocked1:00PM6:00PM 
    Fri 13-Aug 2027seward, alaska, united statesDebark7:00AM 

Why Choose Unique Travel Events?

We specialize in crafting unique itineraries with luxury lodging and service, making your trip effortless and unforgettable. Your only task: to arrive and enjoy the magic of Alaska.
Secure your place on this remarkable journey today. Contact us at uniquetravelevents@gmail.com or call +1 703-350-2999 to learn more and book your cruise.

Make this adventure even more incredible by adding a Post Cruise Tour

Enhance your Alaska experience with a post-cruise program that begins in the historic port town of Seward, includes
Denali National Park, and extends into Interior Alaska. You’ll visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a premier cultural
institution representing all Alaska Native cultures, people, and ways of life. Get hands-on and up close with local
animals, trappers, and members of the Dena’ina Tribe, using the wilderness as your classroom during the Talkeetna
Jet Boat Adventure. Explore Denali National Park, Alaska’s most popular land attraction, which spans 6 million acres
of wild terrain and attracts nearly 400,000 visitors annually. Experience magnificent wildlife, vast tundra, and the
towering Denali in this world-renowned park. Travel in style aboard the Deluxe Dome Railcar, offering unobstructed
views of the Alaska wilderness on your journey to Denali. In Fairbanks, board the Riverboat Discovery cruise and learn
about life along the river, then dive into Alaska’s gold rush history as you pan for gold at Gold Daughters.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Alaska Native Heritage Center — Explore Alaska’s Indigenous people and learn to make Alaska native ice cream
• Jet Boat Adventure in Talkeetna —Get hands-on and up close as you learn about local animals, trappers, and the
Dena’ina Indians
• Presentation by a local Naturalist and guided walk at Denali Discovery Center with a wine/cheese reception
• Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park
• Deluxe Dome Railcar train ride from Denali to Fairbanks
• Riverboat Discovery Cruise on the Chena River
• Gold Panning & Gold Mine Museum at Gold Daughters to learn about the Alaska gold rush history