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62 63 RUS S I AN FAR EAST Set sail north from Otaru to the isolated reaches of the northern Pacific. As you hike among the chains of oceanic islands, you’ll discover the unique flora and fauna that thrive in these volcanic lands, and delve deep into sites of historical significance alongside our team of experts. Sailing on 14th June 2022 Duration 20 days Sailing from Otaru, Japan Sailing to Seward, Alaska Ship SH Minerva Day Visiting • 1 Otaru, Japan • 2 Korsakov, Russia • 3 Tyuleniy Island, Russia • 4 At Sea • 5 Yankicha Island, Russia • 6 Atlasov Island, Russia • 7 Petropavlovsk (Kamchatskiy), Russia & At Sea • 8 Attu Island, Alaska • 9 Kiska Harbor, Alaska • 10 At Sea • 11 Seguam Island, Alaska • 12 Dutch Harbor, Alaska • 13 Unga Village, Alaska • 14 The Haystacks, Alaska • 15 Chignik, Alaska • 16 Aghiyuk Island, Alaska • 17 Larsen Bay, Alaska • 18 Kodiak, Alaska • 19 Chiswell Islands & Holgate Glacier, Alaska • 20 Seward, Alaska Itineraries are correct at time of going to print and maybe subject to change. Otaru Korsakov Tyuleniy Yankicha Island Attu Island Unga Village The Haystacks Aghiyuk Island Chiswell Islands Kodiak Chignik Seguam Island Holgate Glacier Seward Kiska Harbor Dutch Harbor Atlasov Island Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy RUSSIA ALASKA JAPAN NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN BERING SEA SEA OF OKHOTSK YANKICHA ISLAND Hike around a flooded volcanic caldera surrounded by emerald green peaks, where lagoon waters bubble and fumaroles plume. KODIAK This emerald green isle is known for its mighty Kodiak bears (some around three metres tall), as well as sitka deer and elk. ATTU ISLAND The location of the only World War II land battle fought in the United States, now a birders’ paradise and the setting for comedy film The Big Year. TYULENIY ISLAND Home to over 100,000 seals, our cruise coincides with seal breeding season on Tyuleniy, so look out for black fur pups. DUTCH HARBOR Alongside around 9,000 years of native Aleut history, spot strong Russian Orthodox influences in characteristic onion dome architecture. FROM OTARU TO SEWARD Otaru in Japan makes the perfect starting point for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Russia’s Far East and the glaciated wonders of Alaska. Escape into vast, volcanic landscapes as you cross the Pacific Ring of Fire. Kamchatka & Aleutian Islands Discovery The Haystacks, Alaska Sea Otters, Alaska Kodiak, Alaska Larsen Bay