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Explora III schedule from Vancouver

Vancouver departures
21
Ocean-front suites
461
From
$5,060
Itineraries
7 to 17 nights

Ship figures from Explora Journeys, EXPLORA III ship page and delivery press release, checked 2026-11-01.

Explora III is an Explora Journeys ship with 21 departures from the Port of Vancouver in the period we track, from Mon, May 10, 2027 to Sat, Sep 9, 2028. Explora Journeys lists 461 ocean-front suites and publishes no guest total. She was delivered in July 2026.

From Vancouver she sails 7- to 17-night trips to Endicott Arm, Hubbard Glacier, and Japan and Asia.

The lowest starting fare on her schedule is $5,060 per person as of November 4, 2026, for the Mon, May 22, 2028 sailing.

Planning a trip? See our guide to Alaska cruises from Vancouver and guide to repositioning cruises.

Schedule coverage: published through 2028-09-09.

Schedule last updated · 21 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.

Itineraries Explora III runs from Vancouver

All routes
Distinct itineraries available, cheapest per night first
ItineraryNightsFrom
17-Night A Grand Journey Through Pacific Frontiers To The Heart Of Japan

Calls at Ketchikan · Seward · Dutch Harbor · Kushiro (Japan) · Aomori (Japan) · Hakodate (Japan)

Ends in Tokyo (Japan)

Next on Sat, Sep 9, 2028

17$8,300$488 a night
16-Night A Journey From Glacier Majesty To Japanese Grace

Calls at Ketchikan · Sitka · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Seward · Kushiro (Japan) · Aomori (Japan)

Ends in Tokyo (Japan)

Next on Sat, Sep 11, 2027

16$9,415$588 a night
9-Night A Journey Through Sapphire Shores & Ice-Carved Paths

Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Sitka · Prince Rupert (British Columbia)

Next on Thu, Sep 2, 2027

9$5,495$611 a night
11-Night A Journey Of Spectacular Nature & Wild Adventure

Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Haines · Juneau · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Wrangell · Prince Rupert (British Columbia)

Next on Fri, May 21, 2027

11$6,725$611 a night
8-Night A Journey To The Rugged Landscapes Of Alaska

Calls at Wrangell · Juneau · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Ketchikan

Next on Mon, May 22, 2028

8$5,060$633 a night
12-Night A Journey Of Tranquil Waters & Ice-Blue Horizons

Calls at Wrangell · Icy Strait Point · Seward · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Haines · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Ketchikan

Next on Thu, Jun 10, 2027

12$7,800$650 a night
11-Night A Journey Through Everlasting Enchantment & Untouched Landscapes

Calls at Ketchikan · Sitka · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Seward · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Wrangell

Next on Fri, Aug 13, 2027

11$7,220$656 a night
11-Night A Journey Through Untamed Landscapes & Coastal Treasures

Calls at Wrangell · Juneau · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Sitka · Ketchikan · Prince Rupert (British Columbia) · Victoria (British Columbia)

Next on Mon, May 10, 2027

11$7,245$659 a night

Starting fares per person, for the cheapest cabin listed, with taxes and port fees included, checked . Fares change often, so check the current price before you book.

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  • MAY
    10

    Monday · 11 nights

    11-Night A Journey Through Untamed Landscapes & Coastal Treasures

    Calls at Wrangell · Juneau · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Sitka · Ketchikan · Prince Rupert (British Columbia) · Victoria (British Columbia)

    Boards at Canada Place, North berth

  • MAY
    21

    Friday · 11 nights

    11-Night A Journey Of Spectacular Nature & Wild Adventure

    Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Haines · Juneau · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Wrangell · Prince Rupert (British Columbia)

    Boards at Canada Place, West berth

  • JUN
    10

    Thursday · 12 nights

    12-Night A Journey Of Tranquil Waters & Ice-Blue Horizons

    Calls at Wrangell · Icy Strait Point · Seward · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Haines · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Ketchikan

    Boards at Canada Place, East berth

  • JUN
    22

    Tuesday · 10 nights

    10-Night A Journey Through Glacial Majesty & Alaskan Spirit

    Calls at Wrangell · Icy Strait Point · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Seward · Sitka · Ketchikan

    Boards at Canada Place, West berth

  • JUL
    2

    Friday · 7 nights

    7-Night A Journey Of Ocean Calm & Timeless Natural Wonder

    Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Valdez · Kodiak

    Ends in Seward

    Boards at Canada Place, West berth

  • JUL
    2

    Friday · 14 nights

    14-Night An Extended Journey Of Wild Alaskan Fjords & Ancient Cultural Gems

    Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Valdez · Kodiak · Seward · Sitka · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Wrangell

    Boards at Canada Place, West berth

  • JUL
    16

    Friday · 7 nights

    7-Night A Journey Through Coastal Mists, Placid Waters & Alaskan Adventure

    Calls at Ketchikan · Klawock · Sitka · Juneau · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising)

    Ends in Seward

    Boards at Canada Place, West berth

  • JUL
    16

    Friday · 14 nights

    14-Night An Extended Journey Of Remote Alaskan Wilderness & Cultural Encounters

    Calls at Ketchikan · Klawock · Sitka · Juneau · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Seward · Icy Strait Point · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Wrangell

    Boards at Canada Place, West berth

  • JUL
    30

    Friday · 7 nights

    7-Night A Journey Along Wild Shores & Endless Ice

    Calls at Ketchikan · Klawock · Sitka · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Valdez

    Ends in Seward

    Boards at Canada Place, North berth

  • AUG
    13

    Friday · 11 nights

    11-Night A Journey Through Everlasting Enchantment & Untouched Landscapes

    Calls at Ketchikan · Sitka · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Seward · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Wrangell

    Boards at Canada Place, West berth

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  • SEP
    2

    Thursday · 9 nights

    9-Night A Journey Through Sapphire Shores & Ice-Carved Paths

    Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Sitka · Prince Rupert (British Columbia)

    Boards at Canada Place, North berth

  • SEP
    11

    Saturday · 16 nights

    16-Night A Journey From Glacier Majesty To Japanese Grace

    Calls at Ketchikan · Sitka · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Seward · Kushiro (Japan) · Aomori (Japan)

    Ends in Tokyo (Japan)

    Boards at Canada Place, North berth

  • MAY
    22

    Monday · 8 nights

    8-Night A Journey To The Rugged Landscapes Of Alaska

    Calls at Wrangell · Juneau · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Ketchikan

    Returns Tue, May 30, 2028

    Lowest fare shown

  • JUN
    8

    Thursday · 12 nights

    12-Night A Journey Through Alaska’S Magnificent Untamed Fjords & Native Heritage

    Calls at Wrangell · Icy Strait Point · Seward · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Haines · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Ketchikan

  • JUN
    30

    Friday · 7 nights

    7-Night A Journey Of Ocean Calm & Timeless Natural Wonder

    Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Valdez · Kodiak

    Ends in Seward

  • JUN
    30

    Friday · 14 nights

    14-Night An Extended Journey Of Wild Alaskan Fjords & Ancient Cultural Gems

    Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Valdez · Kodiak · Seward · Sitka · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Wrangell

  • JUL
    14

    Friday · 14 nights

    14-Night An Extended Journey Of Remote Alaskan Wilderness & Cultural Encounters

    Calls at Ketchikan · Klawock · Sitka · Juneau · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Seward · Icy Strait Point · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Wrangell

  • JUL
    28

    Friday · 7 nights

    7-Night A Journey Along Wild Shores & Endless Ice

    Calls at Ketchikan · Klawock · Sitka · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Valdez

    Ends in Seward

  • AUG
    11

    Friday · 11 nights

    11-Night A Journey Through Everlasting Enchantment & Untouched Landscapes

    Calls at Ketchikan · Sitka · Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) · Seward · Lynn Canal (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Wrangell

  • AUG
    31

    Thursday · 9 nights

    9-Night A Journey Through Sapphire Shores & Ice-Carved Paths

    Calls at Ketchikan · Icy Strait Point · Tracy Arm (scenic cruising) · Endicott Arm (scenic cruising) · Juneau · Sitka · Prince Rupert (British Columbia)

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  • SEP
    9

    Saturday · 17 nights

    17-Night A Grand Journey Through Pacific Frontiers To The Heart Of Japan

    Calls at Ketchikan · Seward · Dutch Harbor · Kushiro (Japan) · Aomori (Japan) · Hakodate (Japan)

    Ends in Tokyo (Japan)

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Explora III by month

Destinations she covers

Explora III from Vancouver: questions

When does Explora III sail from Vancouver?

Explora III has 21 departures from Vancouver between May 2027 and September 2028. Most leave on a Friday, 12 of the 21.

How much does an Explora III cruise from Vancouver cost?

The lowest starting fare we recorded is $5,060 per person, for the cheapest cabin listed, with taxes and port fees included, on the 8-night sailing of Mon, May 22, 2028, about $633 a night. We checked it on November 4, 2026. Fares change daily, so check the current price before you book.

How long are Explora III cruises from Vancouver?

Explora III cruises from Vancouver run from 7 to 17 nights. The most common length is 7 nights, with 5 of the 21 departures.

Which ports does Explora III call at from Vancouver?

From Vancouver, Explora III calls most often at Ketchikan (21 sailings), Hubbard Glacier (16 sailings), Sitka (14 sailings), and Wrangell (12 sailings), out of 20 ports in all. Each sailing's ports are listed in the table above.

Where does Explora III leave from in Vancouver?

Cruises that start in Vancouver, Explora III's among them, board at the Canada Place cruise terminal, 999 Canada Place, on the downtown waterfront. Where the Port of Vancouver's cruise ship calendar lists a sailing, our tables show its berth too. Your cruise documents confirm it for each sailing. Our guide to the Canada Place cruise terminal has directions, drop-off and parking.