Day 1
Vancouver
Fly into Vancouver and transfer independently to your hotel – the remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure, exploring the city and dining in one of the fantastic restaurants.
Hotel: Georgian Court
Day 2
Vancouver
Check out of your hotel and transfer independently to the cruise terminal where you will board your ship, the Holland America Koningsdam, which will depart late afternoon.
Overnight onboard (Dinner included)
Day 3
Inside Passage
Today sees you sail through the dramatic Inside Passage, a picturesque coastal route with spectacular scenery.
"Make sure you dress up warm so you can spend lots of time on deck as the scenery is so spectacular and there's always wildlife to spot. You can get hot drinks and even grab some pizza from the bar on deck to keep you going!"
Donna, North America Specialist
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 4
Port of Call Juneau, Alaska
Set at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, Juneau has the vast Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau Icefields at its back door. The scenery here is phenomenal – this is the perfect place for outdoor pursuits! Explore the Tongass National Forest, go whale watching, or hike and kayak through the landscape. Due to the long daylight hours, there’s plenty of time to make the most of this town.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 5
Port of Call Skagway, Alaska
Spend the day relaxing and taking your time, from browsing the quirky stores to checking out the Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids. To gain a complete picture of nostalgia, visit the Trail of ’98 Museum too. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park provides restored buildings and boardwalks, inviting you to stroll into the past.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 6
Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, acting as the preservation on a unique ecosystem of plants and wildlife. Be sure to remember the camera and listen out for the monumental chunk of ice splitting from a glacier as it falls into the sea, shooting water hundreds of feet into the air. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere else in the world.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 7
Port of Call Ketchikan, Alaska
Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan can be found on the shores of Tongass Narrows. This cheerful town clings to the mountains and has a tranquil vibe. While you’re here, take time to visit Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village. Striking granite cliffs and deep water fjords overlooking the sea by thousands of feet have been created over the years by retreating glaciers, creating a unique landscape.
"I loved the the shore excursion to Ketchikan - Creek Street is lovely for a stroll and there are great quirky boutiques to browse"
Donna, North America Specialist
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 8
Inside Passage
Enjoy sailing through the dramatic Inside Passage today as you continue on your journey through Alaska’s striking scenery.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 9
Vancouver
After breakfast you will disembark in Vancouver, where your holiday concludes; from here, transfer independently to Vancouver Airport for your return flight, or you can choose to extend your stay in Vancouver, or explore other areas of Canada - chat to our travel consultants for suggestions.
(Breakfast included)
