KURIL ISLANDS & FAR EAST CRUISES

Kuril Islands & Far East Destinations

The Kamchatka Peninsula — a dramatic, 776-mile-long stretch of land jutting out from eastern Siberia — is home to more than 150 volcanoes and the highest density of brown bears on Earth. It also boasts glacier-covered peaks, breathtaking coastal fjords, vast rolling tundra, and remote, uninhabited archipelagoes. Now you can set out on a Seabourn expedition voyage to this frozen frontier where few humans have ever ventured. Take exhilarating Zodiac cruises along the Zhupanova River in search of rare Steller’s sea eagles and around Ostrov Utashud, a rocky island that offers sanctuary to large colonies of puffins, Brunnich’s guillemots, and other seabirds. Keep an eye out for seals, sea otters, and whales that thrive in these nutrient-rich waters; you can even join the ship’s Kayak Team for an optional paddle past breathtaking sea stacks, arches, and caves. Head out on nature hikes across the mossy tundra, and heed the call of hundreds of Northern fur seals and Steller sea lions on Tyuleniy Island. Visit remote Indigenous communities, and, if conditions allow, take a warm dip in Gil’mimyl Hot Springs. The far-flung Kuril Islands entice excellent whale-watching opportunities, World War II artifacts, and the chance to step inside an active volcanic caldera at Yankicha Island.

Please note: Destinations shown above are representative of many of the places we'll visit but are subject to conditions.

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