Seabourn is back in Alaska this week for the first time in 15 years, according to the Seattle-based cruise line.

The company is kicking off its season with a 11-day “Ultimate Alaska” cruise that leaves from Vancouver.

The season includes 11-, 12- and 14-day cruises on Seabourn Sojourn sailing out of Anchorage (Seward), Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia. There are also Ventures by Seabourn optional guided kayak and Zodiac tours led by the line’s world-class and highly traveled expedition team. 

“Like our guests, we’ve been counting down to this season. We’re going to offer an Alaska experience with no compromises – an ultra-luxury hospitality environment combined with adventurous off-ship experiences,” said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. “Our return to Alaska offers a unique opportunity for Seabourn to do what it does best: share the highlights of an extraordinary destination, from postcard-perfect mountains and glaciers, to picturesque frontier towns, to onshore experiences and guided tours today’s luxury traveler seeks.” 

Seabourn’s Alaska voyages include calls to rarely visited locations such as Alert Bay and Klemtu, a town of fewer than 500 people belonging to the Kitasoo Native Band and where guests will enjoy a cultural experience.

“In certain areas such as Misty Fjords and the hauntingly beautiful Tracy Arm, guests will be able to explore wildlife-rich waterways, forested mountain vistas and lacy waterfalls up close via Ventures by Seabourn, an innovative optional program of Zodiac and kayak excursions led by Seabourn Sojourn’s expedition team of naturalists, science, wildlife and historical experts. The same expedition team will be on hand on deck, pointing out, interpreting and enhancing desirable locations,” said the company.

In addition, each of the new 11-, 12- and 14-day cruises will include complimentary Seabourn all-weather jackets; Seabourn Conversations with special onboard guest speakers; opportunities for frequent wildlife sightings from the ship and shore; and a “Caviar on the Ice” deck party and other special deck events.