Alaska Inside Passage from Vancouver

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Alaska Inside Passage from Vancouver · City days on both sides of the sailing

1. Day 1

   Vancouver

   1. Plan note Arrive the day before or earlier. Stay where you can reach the confirmed embarkation point.
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2. Day 2

   Vancouver

   1. Plan note Stanley Park seawall and waterfront
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3. Day 3

   Vancouver

   1. Plan note Board at the port and time confirmed for the chosen sailing. Leave time for port transport and check-in.
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4. Day 4

   Sea day

   1. Plan note Keep the first open ship day low-pressure. Review which port visits need a booking.
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5. Day 5

   Juneau

   1. Plan note Harbour or glacier interpretation candidate
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6. Day 6

   Icy Strait Point

   1. Plan note Wildlife outing candidate if it fits the call
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7. Day 7

   Sitka

   1. Plan note Russian-era and Tlingit history through local interpretation
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8. Day 8

   Ketchikan

   1. Plan note Community-run heritage and carving interpretation
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9. Day 9

   Sea day

   1. Plan note Leave time on board without a timed excursion. Recheck the next port plan and return window.
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10. Day 10

    Vancouver

    1. Plan note Leave the ship, transfer from the actual port to your lodging and keep the rest of the day light.
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11. Day 11

    Vancouver

    1. Plan note Granville Island market and a neighborhood dinner
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12. Day 12

    Vancouver

    1. Plan note Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.