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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y S H U N K A E N BO N S A I M U S EU M , JA PA N KO D I A K I S L A N D B E A R , A L A S K A , U S A KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK BY BOAT Enjoy Alaska's abundant wildlife and glacial wonderland up close The waters of Kenai Fjords National Park are home to sea ot ters, porpoises, sea lions and a variet y of whale species, including killer whales Admire the park 's many glaciers, and get an up - close view of the looming face of one of these ic y giants MIST Y FJORDS OF KETCHIK AN Fly deep into Alaska's pristine wilderness and witness some of its most spec tacular scener y from the air From your window seat, appreciate the dramatic landscape below you, craf ted by nature's hand over tens of thousands of years Mist y Fjords is home to an abundance of wildlife; keep your eyes peeled for sightings of bald eagles, Sitka black-tailed deer, and brown and black bears KODIAK ISL AND BEAR WATCHING Venture into the rugged Alaskan wilderness to obser ve the hulking Kodiak brown bear Set of f by seaplane to your bear-watching destination Depending on the season, you may fly to Katmai National Park & Preser ve or along the Katmai coast Upon arrival, head to an obser vation point from which you will be able to safely view the bears WILDLIFE CRUISE & FIN ISL AND LODGE Cruise the waters around Sitka in search of local wildlife en route to a delicious Alaskan feast Keep watch for sea ot ters, whales, seals, brown bears and more as you head for Fin Island Lodge Upon arrival, witness a fish filleting demonstration, then indulge in a hear t y lunch of Alaskan king crab, wild salmon and prime rib TR ADITIONS OF JAPAN Appreciate the beaut y of Japanese traditions with a visit to a bonsai museum and the exploration of various ar ts Travel to the Shunkaen Bonsai Museum, founded by renowned bonsai ar tist Kunio Kobayashi This living museum displays a collec tion of 2,000 bonsai-related ar tefac ts Later, tr y on a kimono, a traditional garment worn on special occasions, or prac tice the ancient ar t of calligraphy or origami MILITARY HISTORY OF PETROPAVLOVSK-K AMCHATSKY Explore the largest militar y museum in nor theast Russia and visit the Cathedral of the Holy Trinit y Established in 1959 by Vice Admiral Shchedrin, it houses exhibits showcasing the histor y of Russia's military forces from the founding of Petropavlovsk- Kamchatsk y to the present day Continue to Petrovskaya Hill for sweeping views of the bay and a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinit y 186 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans