Alaska & Canada Discovery

Today, you will depart from Australia for Calgary, Canada.

Upon arrival, make your own way to the hotel for check-in. Check-in is from 15:00 onwards, and luggage storage will be available for any travellers with an early arrival.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers must be available to depart the day before. Flight times will be indicated on your final documents, issued 4-6 weeks before departure.

Overnight: Country Inn & Suites Calgary Airport or similar, Calgary, Alberta

Meals included: In-Flight

Your adventure begins with an early morning meet and greet at the hotel lobby before driving approximately 195 kilometres to Lake Louise. Prepare yourself for one of the highlights of your journey, Canada’s Diamond in the Wilderness, the gorgeous Lake Louise. Spend time relaxing and exploring the surroundings of this iconic and beautiful area.

Take a walk around the edge of the lake and gaze at the towering mountains, or venture inside the phenomenal Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel. Afterwards, continue approximately 60 kilometres onto the resort town of Banff and enjoy a sightseeing tour, including the Bow River, the Hoodoos and Bow Falls, before finishing approximately 25 kilometres away in the beautiful town of Canmore, where you will check-in and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Overnight: Canmore Inn & Suites, or similar, Canmore

Meals included: None

Today enjoy a free day to explore Canmore at your own leisure. Alternatively, join an optional day trip to visit Jasper National Park and the famous Icefields Parkway.

Optional Activity - Jasper National Park & Columbia Icefields
This morning head for the Icefields Parkway in Banff and Jasper National Parks, considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world. The jaw-dropping scenery is highlighted by ancient glaciers, waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock sprees and turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys.

Today’s drive will be approximately 420-kilometre returns. Views of Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Summit, and Mistaya Canyon are sure to please all who journey to this amazing part of the world. On arrival at Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, you will enjoy a ride on the “Ice Explorer” onto the surface of the stunning Athabasca Glacier aboard specialised vehicles which allows visitors to traverse its icy surface and immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring landscape.

With its unparalleled beauty, accessibility, and educational value, the Columbia Icefield is an unforgettable destination. Finish the day back in Canmore for an evening at leisure. Please note that Icefield Snowcoach is subject to availability and favourable weather conditions. If it’s closed or unavailable, you will be offered an alternative tour or a refund will be offered. See online Important Information for pricing.

Overnight: Canmore Inn & Suites, or similar, Canmore

Meals included: None

Today will be an early start with a big day of driving but with many beautiful sights along the way. Journey approximately 600 kilometres through three of Canada's most breathtaking National Parks, Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho, towards Sun Peaks/Kamloops. On the way, stop at Eagle Pass and visit the 'Last Spike' of the transcontinental railway, which connects the east to the west.

Finish the day in the Kamloops/Sun Peaks area where you will check into your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Please note: This day will involve approximately 8 hours of travel, including rest stops along the way. Fortunately, you will be blessed with amazing sights, including huge snow-capped mountains and beautiful tree-lined lakes.

Overnight: Ramada Kamloops or similar, Kamloops/Sun Peaks

Meals included: None

Today depart Sun Peaks/Kamloops and follow the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail, which formed part of the Gold Rush Route, in awe of the scenery offered by today’s drive, you’ll arrive in the alpine village of Whistler, which sits nestled in the shadows of the Blackcomb Mountains. Upon arrival enjoy time at leisure as you explore this stunning adventure playground. Today drive approximately 300 kilometres.

Overnight: Aava Whistler Hotel or similar, Whistler

Meals included: None

Today is free at leisure to explore this stunning adventure playground.

Overnight: Aava Whistler Hotel or similar, Whistler

Meals included: None

This morning depart Whistler and drive to Vancouver (approx. 122 kilometres) for an introductory sightseeing tour, including Chinatown, Gastown and Stanley Park. Afterwards, be transferred to Canada Place in Downtown Vancouver where you will board your 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise with Holland America.

Depart Vancouver at 16:30.

Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam

Meals included: Dinner

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to the famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.

Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. Numerous ports along the way recount Alaska’s colourful history.

In Sitka, an onion-domed church marks Russia’s one-time foothold in the Americas; Ketchikan provides a glimpse of the Native Alaskan experience, with historic totem poles and native art galleries; and the legendary town centre of Skagway bustles as it did at the turn of the 19th century when it served as the rowdy Wild West gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush.

Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Tracy Arm Inlet: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 09:30
Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank this fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. But further up the sinuous 48-kilometer (30-mile) waterway, its icy grip lingers a little. There, the twin Sawyer Glaciers flow from the peaks down to the sea, sloughing off stories-high chunks of water frozen decades or even centuries before. Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometres) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass National Forest (America's biggest).

Visitors often see bears, whales and mountain goats roaming across various corners of this pristine area—not to mention chubby baby seals resting on the ice floes. Summer temperatures average 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 16 degrees Celsius), so pack warm clothing. And don't forget waterproof gear, even when travelling by cruise ship: More than a meter and a half of rain falls here each year! We also recommend a water bottle, thermos or reusable coffee cup: On scenic cruising days, cruise ships ban paper and disposable plastic products that could litter this unsullied environment.

Juneau, Alaska: Arrive 13:30 - Depart 22:00
Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day. Juneau is known for its outdoor recreation, fresh seafood and fine dining. The city itself is pleasant, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles.

Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay—bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spy some bears lolling around on an Alaska cruise excursion. The sleepy, misty city of around 32,000—mostly fishermen and small-business owners—has a frontier town vibe, but welcomes more than a million visitors each summer to its natural attractions, cementing Juneau as Alaska’s number-one tourist destination. Experience this breathtaking city on an Alaska cruise.

Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive 07:00 - Depart 20:00
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colourful history, pristine wildlife and unrivalled natural beauty. Set sail on an Alaska Cruise and take an adventure in Skagway.

At every turn, you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind en route to the Klondike, to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains and passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon.

Known as the 'Garden City of Alaska,' Skagway is filled with beauty and nature. Explore the town on a Skagway excursion. Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, where rangers offer free walking tours around the historic district. Take an Alaska Cruise to Skagway and you’ll also find a vibrant local community, home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters.

Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive 07:00 - Depart 16:00
On your cruise to Glacier Bay, close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and marine wildlife are given on Glacier Bay cruises, but every experience in this changing biosphere is unique.

Prepare for inclement weather, even in summer and dress for rain. Pack a hat, gloves, wool or fleece layers, a warm coat and waterproof gear to comfortably admire the landscape from the open deck of your ship. There are glaciers, fjords, inlets, rivers, streams and wildlife galore on Glacier Bay cruises, so bring those binoculars.Please note: Route and timing is subject to weather and ice conditions 

Please note: 3rd May 2026 & 17th May 2026  departure dates will travel through Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier replacing Glacier Bay. 


Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
Arrives 08:00 - Depart 14:30
Endicott Arm is a 30-mile fjord that snakes through the Tracy Arm-Fords Wilderness Area. At the head is the majestic Dawes Glacier. Find a good spot on our spacious decks or get cozy on your verandah and take in the views. Glide past waterfalls that spool like silver ribbons from soaring mountain peaks. As you go deeper into the narrow fjord, the water changes color from gray to jade, the temperatures dip and the bergy bits (ice chunks) become larger and more plentiful. 

The 600-foot-tall, mile-wide Dawes Glacier takes centre stage just around a bend. The ship will sidle up to this brilliant blue giant for a chance to witness calving, when ice breaks off and plunges into the sea. Dawes Glacier regularly rumbles with white thunder, so keep your camera ready! 

Wildlife sightings are common, so bring your binoculars. Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier are the breeding grounds of harbor seals, one of Alaska’s cutest critters. In spring, you can see chubby pups chilling with mom on floating ice. You might also spot mountain goats balancing on cliffs or humpback whales swimming with their pods. Scan the valleys for brown and black bears. An Alaska cruise to Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier is unforgettable. Soak in every minute.

 

Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive 11:00 - Depart 19:00
Cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska's "First City", named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Visitors can try their luck on sport fishing or simply savour the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants.

Ketchikan is one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park, while the attractions of Saxman Village just outside of Ketchikan offer the chance to see Tlingit culture in action, with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house.

Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to the famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. Numerous ports along the way recount Alaska’s colourful history. In Sitka, an onion-domed church marks Russia’s one-time foothold in the Americas; Ketchikan provides a glimpse of the Native Alaskan experience, with historic totem poles and native art galleries; and the legendary town centre of Skagway bustles as it did at the turn of the 19th century when it served as the rowdy Wild West gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush.

Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive 07.00

After breakfast, disembark and make your own way to the airport for your flight home.

Please note: Some flights will depart late in the evening. Luggage storage is available at both the cruise port and Vancouver International Airport (fees apply). Some flights may depart one day later, and complimentary airport hotel accommodation will be provided for affected passengers, but you will still be required to make your own way to the airport hotel and to the airport.

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Meals included: In-Flight

Today, you will depart from Australia for Calgary, Canada.

Upon arrival, make your own way to the hotel for check-in. Check-in is from 15:00 onwards, and luggage storage will be available for any travellers with an early arrival.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers must be available to depart the day before. Flight times will be indicated on your final documents, issued 4-6 weeks before departure.

Overnight: Country Inn & Suites Calgary Airport or similar, Calgary, Alberta

Meals included: In-Flight

Your adventure begins with an early morning meet and greet at the hotel lobby before driving approximately 195 kilometres to Lake Louise. Prepare yourself for one of the highlights of your journey, Canada’s Diamond in the Wilderness, the gorgeous Lake Louise. Spend time relaxing and exploring the surroundings of this iconic and beautiful area.

Take a walk around the edge of the lake and gaze at the towering mountains, or venture inside the phenomenal Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel. Afterwards, continue approximately 60 kilometres onto the resort town of Banff and enjoy a sightseeing tour, including the Bow River, the Hoodoos and Bow Falls, before finishing approximately 25 kilometres away in the beautiful town of Canmore, where you will check-in and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Overnight: Canmore Inn & Suites, or similar, Canmore

Meals included: None

Today enjoy a free day to explore Canmore at your own leisure. Alternatively, join an optional day trip to visit Jasper National Park and the famous Icefields Parkway.

Optional Activity - Jasper National Park & Columbia Icefields
This morning head for the Icefields Parkway in Banff and Jasper National Parks, considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world. The jaw-dropping scenery is highlighted by ancient glaciers, waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock sprees and turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys.

Today’s drive will be approximately 420-kilometre returns. Views of Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Summit, and Mistaya Canyon are sure to please all who journey to this amazing part of the world. On arrival at Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, you will enjoy a ride on the “Ice Explorer” onto the surface of the stunning Athabasca Glacier aboard specialised vehicles which allows visitors to traverse its icy surface and immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring landscape.

With its unparalleled beauty, accessibility, and educational value, the Columbia Icefield is an unforgettable destination. Finish the day back in Canmore for an evening at leisure. Please note that Icefield Snowcoach is subject to availability and favourable weather conditions. If it’s closed or unavailable, you will be offered an alternative tour or a refund will be offered. See online Important Information for pricing.

Overnight: Canmore Inn & Suites, or similar, Canmore

Meals included: None

Today will be an early start with a big day of driving but with many beautiful sights along the way. Journey approximately 600 kilometres through three of Canada's most breathtaking National Parks, Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho, towards Sun Peaks/Kamloops. On the way, stop at Eagle Pass and visit the 'Last Spike' of the transcontinental railway, which connects the east to the west.

Finish the day in the Kamloops/Sun Peaks area where you will check into your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Please note: This day will involve approximately 8 hours of travel, including rest stops along the way. Fortunately, you will be blessed with amazing sights, including huge snow-capped mountains and beautiful tree-lined lakes.

Overnight: Ramada Kamloops or similar, Kamloops/Sun Peaks

Meals included: None

Today depart Sun Peaks/Kamloops and follow the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail, which formed part of the Gold Rush Route, in awe of the scenery offered by today’s drive, you’ll arrive in the alpine village of Whistler, which sits nestled in the shadows of the Blackcomb Mountains. Upon arrival enjoy time at leisure as you explore this stunning adventure playground. Today drive approximately 300 kilometres.

Overnight: Aava Whistler Hotel or similar, Whistler

Meals included: None

Today is free at leisure to explore this stunning adventure playground.

Overnight: Aava Whistler Hotel or similar, Whistler

Meals included: None

This morning depart Whistler and drive to Vancouver (approx. 122 kilometres) for an introductory sightseeing tour, including Chinatown, Gastown and Stanley Park. Afterwards, be transferred to Canada Place in Downtown Vancouver where you will board your 7-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise with Holland America.

Depart Vancouver at 15:00.

Overnight: Holland America Zaandam

Meals included: Dinner

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to the famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.

Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. Numerous ports along the way recount Alaska’s colourful history.

In Sitka, an onion-domed church marks Russia’s one-time foothold in the Americas; Ketchikan provides a glimpse of the Native Alaskan experience, with historic totem poles and native art galleries; and the legendary town centre of Skagway bustles as it did at the turn of the 19th century when it served as the rowdy Wild West gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush.

Overnight: Holland America Zaandam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Tracy Arm Inlet: Arrive 09:00 - Depart 09:30
Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank this fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. But further up the sinuous 48-kilometer (30-mile) waterway, its icy grip lingers a little. There, the twin Sawyer Glaciers flow from the peaks down to the sea, sloughing off stories-high chunks of water frozen decades or even centuries before. Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometres) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass National Forest (America's biggest).

Visitors often see bears, whales and mountain goats roaming across various corners of this pristine area—not to mention chubby baby seals resting on the ice floes. Summer temperatures average 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 16 degrees Celsius), so pack warm clothing. And don't forget waterproof gear, even when travelling by cruise ship: More than a meter and a half of rain falls here each year! We also recommend a water bottle, thermos or reusable coffee cup: On scenic cruising days, cruise ships ban paper and disposable plastic products that could litter this unsullied environment.

Juneau, Alaska: Arrive 13:30 - Depart 22:00
Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day. Juneau is known for its outdoor recreation, fresh seafood and fine dining. The city itself is pleasant, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles.

Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay—bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spy some bears lolling around on an Alaska cruise excursion. The sleepy, misty city of around 32,000—mostly fishermen and small-business owners—has a frontier town vibe, but welcomes more than a million visitors each summer to its natural attractions, cementing Juneau as Alaska’s number-one tourist destination. Experience this breathtaking city on an Alaska cruise.

Overnight: Holland America Zaandam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive 07:00 - Depart 20:00
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colourful history, pristine wildlife and unrivalled natural beauty. Set sail on an Alaska Cruise and take an adventure in Skagway.

At every turn, you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind en route to the Klondike, to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains and passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon.

Known as the 'Garden City of Alaska,' Skagway is filled with beauty and nature. Explore the town on a Skagway excursion. Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, where rangers offer free walking tours around the historic district. Take an Alaska Cruise to Skagway and you’ll also find a vibrant local community, home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters.

Overnight: Holland America Zaandam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive 07:00 - Depart 16:00
On your cruise to Glacier Bay, close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and marine wildlife are given on Glacier Bay cruises, but every experience in this changing biosphere is unique.

Prepare for inclement weather, even in summer and dress for rain. Pack a hat, gloves, wool or fleece layers, a warm coat and waterproof gear to comfortably admire the landscape from the open deck of your ship. There are glaciers, fjords, inlets, rivers, streams and wildlife galore on Glacier Bay cruises, so bring those binoculars.Please note: Route and timing is subject to weather and ice conditions.

Overnight: Holland America Zaandam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive 11:00 - Depart 19:00
Cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska's "First City", named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Visitors can try their luck on sport fishing or simply savour the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants.

Ketchikan is one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park, while the attractions of Saxman Village just outside of Ketchikan offer the chance to see Tlingit culture in action, with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house.

Overnight: Holland America Zaandam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rain forests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to the famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline. Numerous ports along the way recount Alaska’s colourful history. In Sitka, an onion-domed church marks Russia’s one-time foothold in the Americas; Ketchikan provides a glimpse of the Native Alaskan experience, with historic totem poles and native art galleries; and the legendary town centre of Skagway bustles as it did at the turn of the 19th century when it served as the rowdy Wild West gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush.

Overnight: Holland America Zaandam

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Arrive 07.00

After breakfast, disembark and make your own way to the airport for your flight home.

Please note: Some flights will depart late in the evening. Luggage storage is available at both the cruise port and Vancouver International Airport (fees apply). Some flights may depart one day later, and complimentary airport hotel accommodation will be provided for affected passengers, but you will still be required to make your own way to the airport hotel and to the airport.

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Meals included: In-Flight