Bering Sea Wilderness

11 Nights and 12 Days

Highlights of the Trip

Venture into the rarely explored waters between Alaska and Russia. Witness dramatic coastlines, seabird filled cliffs, walrus haul out sites and pristine Arctic marine environments. This expedition offers close encounters with wildlife, rich Indigenous history and expert led exploration in one of Earth’s last true frontiers.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Nome Alaska

Arrive in Nome
Transfer to hotel and expedition briefing
Explore the historic gold rush town
Overnight stay in Nome

Day 2 – Embark on Expedition Vessel

Breakfast and hotel check out
Transfer to port and board expedition ship
Safety briefing and crew introductions
Set sail into the Bering Sea
Overnight onboard

Day 3 and Day 4 – St Lawrence Island Region

Sail toward St Lawrence Island
Visit traditional Yupik villages when conditions allow
Wildlife spotting including seabirds and marine mammals
Cultural insights into Arctic Indigenous life
Overnight onboard

Day 5 and Day 6 – Pribilof Islands

Explore the Pribilof Islands
Observe large seal and sea lion colonies
Visit towering seabird cliffs
Zodiac cruises along rugged coastlines
Overnight onboard

Day 7 and Day 8 – Bering Sea Open Waters

Cruise through open Bering Sea
Whale spotting including bowhead and gray whales
Educational lectures on Arctic wildlife and geology
Photography sessions from deck and zodiac
Overnight onboard

Day 9 – Remote Aleutian Coast Exploration

Zodiac landings along remote Aleutian shores
Explore volcanic landscapes and sea caves
Bird watching and shoreline walks
Overnight onboard

Day 10 – Return Sailing Toward Nome

Scenic sailing with final wildlife encounters
Expedition recap sessions
Relaxation and farewell gathering onboard
Overnight onboard

Day 11 – Disembarkation at Nome

Arrive back in Nome
Disembark from expedition ship
Transfer to hotel
Farewell dinner
Overnight stay in Nome

Day 12 – Departure

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to airport for onward travel

Activities

Zodiac cruises and shore landings
Wildlife observation including whales seals and seabirds
Cultural visits to Indigenous communities
Coastal and volcanic landscape exploration
Arctic photography opportunities
Expert led wildlife and history lectures
Deck based spotting sessions

Inclusions

Bering Sea expedition cruise
Accommodation in Nome pre and post expedition
All meals onboard expedition vessel
Expert expedition team and naturalists
Zodiac excursions and guided shore landings
All planned wildlife and cultural activities
Port transfers in Nome
Safety briefings and expedition equipment
All applicable taxes and service charges