by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 9:15 AM ET, Thu August 21, 2025
Explora Journeys, MSC’s luxury ocean cruise line, is launching a new collection of Pre- and Post-Journey Destination Immersions for its newly released 2027 Alaska and Western Canada itineraries, giving travelers an easy way to continue exploring the beautiful region.
The Destination Immersions range from three to five nights long and feature deluxe rail travel and unique experiences guests likely won’t be able to enjoy while onboard.
"These Destination Immersions reflect our commitment to offering immersive luxury travel that extends beyond the ship,” said Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys. “They allow our guests to explore in greater depth, with intention and authenticity, and to connect more profoundly with the places they visit.”
“Whether it's journeying through the vast wilderness of Alaska or uncovering the cultural richness of the Canadian Rockies, these experiences are designed to complement and elevate the overall Explora Journeys experience—seamlessly blending land and sea into one continuous, meaningful narrative.”
Alaska Destination Immersions
Travelers heading to Alaska onboard the EXPLORA III can enjoy two Pre-Journey Destination Immersions and two Post-Journey Destinations Immersions.
The Alaska Immersion is a three-night pre-cruise experience that visits Anchorage, Denali and Talkeetna, with a deluxe dome rail trip, a visit to Denali National Park and the Iditarod Headquarters, along with a trip to Talkeetna.
The Alaskan Adventure is a four-night pre-cruise experience from Fairbanks to Denali and Girdwood. Featuring two nights in Denali, the trip includes luxury rail and a visit to glaciers.
For those wanting to stay longer after their cruise has ended, the Encounter Alaska’s Soul is a three-night exploration of Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage, while Into the Alaskan Wilderness is a longer four-night journey to Girdwood, Denali and Fairbanks.
The Canadian Rockies
Travelers embarking or disembarking from a cruise in Vancouver have the opportunity to extend their Canadian trip with a pre- or post-cruise rail voyage to the Canadian Rockies onboard the luxury Rocky Mountaineer.
The trip is a five-night itinerary starting or ending in Calgary or Vancouver, visiting the Kamloops, Banff National Park, glacial lakes, a gondola ride over Sulphur Mountain and more.
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