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Luxury cruise line Seabourn has introduced “The Denali Experience,” a new pre-cruise land programme designed to extend selected Alaska voyages in 2027 and 2028. The optional eight-day Seabourn Journey invites guests to explore the interior of Alaska, including Denali National Park and Preserve, before embarking on their cruise.

The eight-day, seven-night programme combines guided exploration, wildlife encounters and scenic travel through Alaska’s vast landscapes. Accompanied by local experts and tour leaders, guests will discover the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage at a relaxed pace while enjoying the personalised service that characterises Seabourn’s voyages.

Extended exploration of Alaska’s interior

According to Mark Tamis, the new programme expands the company’s Alaska itineraries by adding a deeper inland experience. “We are thrilled to offer The Denali Experience as an extension of our Alaska voyages,” he said. “This Seabourn Journey allows guests to explore Alaska's interior in a deeper and more meaningful way, combining immersive, destination-focused experiences with the intuitive and personalized service they expect from Seabourn. It is a natural complement to the voyage and offers another way to experience the extraordinary landscapes of The Great Land.”

The Denali Experience will depart from Anchorage ahead of selected Seabourn Alaska sailings in 2027 and 2028. The programme begins with a scenic rail journey into Alaska’s interior before continuing with a range of curated activities designed to highlight the state’s landscapes and wildlife.

Wildlife encounters and scenic experiences

One of the highlights is a “flightseeing” excursion offering aerial views over glaciers and wilderness across more than six million acres of Denali National Park and Preserve. Guests will also visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in the scenic Portage Valley, where native species such as lynx, moose, brown bears and wood bison can be observed against the dramatic backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and the Turnagain Arm.

Throughout the journey, guests will be accompanied by expert tour leaders and local specialists who provide insights into Alaska’s wildlife, landscapes and culture.

Land programme complements Inside Passage cruises

The programme concludes with a farewell dinner at Tracy's King Crab Shack overlooking the waterfront of Juneau.

The Denali Experience includes accommodation in four-star hotels and resorts, daily meals, transportation including airport transfers and guided excursions. Designed to complement Seabourn’s seven-day Inside Passage voyages, the programme offers guests the opportunity to experience Alaska beyond the coastline through immersive inland exploration.

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