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9-Night Alaska Cruise on MSC Explora 3 — Round-trip Vancouver (Aug 24, 2027)
Alaska
Departure
Tuesday, August 24, 2027
Arrival
Thursday, September 2, 2027
Duration
9 nights
Departing from
Vancouver, CAArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
MSC Explora 3
Cruise Line
MSC Explora Journeys
Day-by-day schedule
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Tuesday, August 24, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcam - 2
Thursday, August 26, 2027
Private port near Hoonah. Known for whale watching and the world's largest zipline.
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