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16-Night Alaska Cruise on MSC Explora 3 — Vancouver to Tokyo (Sep 11, 2027)
Alaska
Departure
Saturday, September 11, 2027
Arrival
Monday, September 27, 2027
Duration
16 nights
Departing from
Vancouver, CAArriving at
Tokyo, JPShip
MSC Explora 3
Cruise Line
MSC Explora Journeys
Day-by-day schedule
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Saturday, September 11, 2027
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcam - 2
Sunday, September 12, 2027
The 'Salmon Capital of the World' and first port of call for northbound ships. Known for totem poles and Creek Street.
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