Cruising the Bering Sea and Bering Strait takes travelers to the legendary waters between Alaska and Russia. The itineraries are diverse, so if you're hoping to experience both sides of the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific, then let us know which destinations catch your attention and we can recommend the perfect cruise for you. Trips through the Northwest Passage and those that focus on North America sail the Bering Sea only briefly and might offer just one or two days of exploration here. On the other hand, several of our cruises originate on the eastern coast of Asia, such as our Across the Bering Strait cruise starting in Japan then sailing Russia's Pacific coast visiting Kamchatka before sailing to Alaska, and disembarking in Nome. You'll also likely visit the Pribilof Islands, isolated in the middle of the Bering Sea.

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Exploring Russia's Far East & Wrangel Island

13 Days from $17,830

National Geographic Orion hosts this two-week expedition cruise of Russia's far east and Wrangel Island. Observe majestic polar bears at Wrangel Island Reserve, see gray whales in their northern feeding grounds in the Chukchi and Bering Seas, and experience meaningful cultural exchanges across the entire breadth of Beringia

Alaska End to End Ketchikan to Nome

Ketchikan to Nome
22 Days from $27,990

Take advantage of a whale sighting; linger ashore to watch brown bears foraging for clams; or pause in the presence of the region’s fascinating indigenous and cultural history. Extraordinary adventure is guaranteed daily.

A humpback whale breaches from Alaskan waters

Alaska and Its Fur Traders

Seattle to Vancouver
15 Days from $10,940

From Nome to Vancouver, discover a remote territory still unknown and wild, landscape from infinite tundra to glittering lacs, wide spaces, gigantic glaciers, steep mountains, and temperate rainforest. During your trip, discover the unique wildlife at some of the sites that have marked the history of Alaska.

Wrangel Island: Across the Top of the World

2020
15 Days from $9,350

The virgin wilderness of Russia awaits on this 15-day expedition of the Spirit of Enderby. Cruise along pack ice between Russia & the United States to explore the wilds of the Siberian coastline. Hear first-hand accounts of life in the Arctic as your guide leads nature walks and Zodiac tours.

Kamchatka and Chukotka

Tokyo to Anchorage
16 Days from $16,395

Explore Kamchatka along with Chukotka on this 16-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enter a world of mystery and wonder, where 29 of more than 300 volcanoes are active, creating a dynamic landscape of immense beauty. You'll visit Anastasia Bay, Anchorage, Arakamchechen Islands, Commander Islands, Kronotskiy Reserve, and other top sites!

The Northeast Passage: Across the Russian Arctic

Oslo to Nome
26 Days from $40,995

LeBoreal hosts this 26-day Arctic expedition cruise from Tromso, Norway, to Nome, Alaska, visiting remote, legendary settlements strewn across the Russian High Arctic, seldom-seen Siberian islands, isolated wildlife habitats and Arctic nature reserves along the way.

Wrangel Island : Anchorage Roundtrip

Anchorage Roundtrip
16 Days from $15,995

Set sail from Nome, Alaska, for Russia’s most remote and treasured wildlife sanctuaries, Wrangel Island Nature Reserve.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky cityscape and Koryaksky volcano

Across the Bering Sea: The Russian High Arctic

22 Days from $27,990

Observe an array of marine mammals and seabirds on this 22-day expedition cruise of the Russian High Arctic aboard the National Geographic Orion. You will cover more than 3,800 nautical miles and nearly circumnavigate the Bering Sea during this exciting Arctic itinerary.

Kamchatka and Chukotka

Tokyo to Anchorage
18 Days from $16,395

Explore Kamchatka along with Chukotka on this 18-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enter a world of mystery and wonder, where 29 of more than 300 volcanoes are active, creating a dynamic landscape of immense beauty. You'll visit Anastasia Bay, Anchorage, Arakamchechen Islands, Commander Islands, Kronotskiy Reserve, and other top sites!

Whalebones sprinkle the Russian Arctic coast

Wrangel Island: Across the Top of the World

Anadyr to Anadyr
15 Days from $9,350

The virgin wilderness of Russia awaits on this 15-day expedition of the Akademik Shokalskiy. Cruise along pack ice between Russia & the United States to explore the wilds of the Siberian coastline. Hear first-hand accounts of life in the Arctic as your guide leads nature walks and Zodiac tours.

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The Ultimate Small Ship Luxury Cruises to Alaska

The French cruiseline Ponant's fleet is ultra-modern and stylish with French-style cuisine and service and has unique itineraries to off-the-beaten-path areas of Alaska. Here are some of our favorite cruises:

Arctic Alaska on Le Boreal - is a 15-day expedition cruise starting in Nome, crossing the Bering Strait into Russia and finally disembarking in Seward. Highlights of this luxury cruise are viewing brown bears at Hidden Harbor, in Katmai National Park and meeting the local Inupiat, Aleut, Inuit, Yupik, and Chukchi people.
In the Wake of Pioneers on Le Soleal - is a luxurious 15-day cruise embarking in Nome sail to the remote Pribilof Archipelago in the middle of the Bering Sea, then explore the Aleutian Islands Archipelago before visiting Sitka, Prince Rupert and the western coast of British Columbia, culminating in Vancouver.