Locking eyes with a 400-pound brown bear can send shivers down your spine, but I felt calm, euphoric even, as Roxie and her fuzzy two-year-old cub, Pebbles, approached. “She’s using us as a ...

When is the Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer cruise? The round-trip sailing will depart Vancouver on Sept. 16, 2026, on the line’s 1,432-guest Zaandam ship.

Waterfalls are one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights. The sound of pounding water, the feel of mist, ... Like Alaska's Bridal Veil Falls, it freezes in the winter.

When is the Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer cruise? The round-trip sailing will depart Vancouver on Sept. 16, 2026, on the line’s 1,432-guest Zaandam ship.

Alaska, known for its untamed beauty, became our starting point, where we spent an entire month. Our time in Alaska allowed us to immerse ourselves in nature and engage with key conservation projects.