18 Days | Canada & Alaska | Cruise & Rail | 2025

Vancouver

This morning, after checking out take a taxi from your Vancouver Hotel to the cruise terminal. You will then check in for the Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Holland America.

The ship will depart at about 5PM.

Accommodation: Holland America's 'Zaandam'

Meals: All Meals Onboard

 Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (Cruising)

Enjoy the ship’s facilities as you cruise towards Alaska.

Accommodation: Holland America's 'Zaandam'

Meals: All Meals Onboard

Tracy Arm Fjord & Juneau

Tucked away in Tongass National Forest about 45 miles south of Juneau, Tracy Arm boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. This 30-mile fjord, formed centuries ago by glacial activity, is flanked by colossal granite cliffs, with snow-capped mountains looming beyond. Boat cruises, Zodiac expeditions and kayaking adventures lead you past cascading waterfalls and a diversity of wildlife, from goats and whales to brown bears and bald eagles. Come springtime, you can spot harbor seals tending to their newborns. At the end of the waterway are the main attractions-the twin Sawyer Glaciers, which calve every hour or so, sending slabs of clear blue ice plummeting into the water below. Witnessing these purges is a memorable experience, one that allows you to see, hear and feel the full force of nature.

Arrive into port at approximately 9AM and depart at about 930AM.

Accessible only by air or sea, Alaska's capital city entices travelers with its beauty, tranquility and outdoor activities. The Mendenhall Glacier, the jewel of the Juneau Icefield, can be discovered on scenic drives, hikes, boat rides, rafting trips, kayaking excursions and helicopter tours. Thrill-seekers get their adrenaline fix while ziplining above alpine forests, and culture lovers learn about landmarks such as the governor's mansion and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church during explorations of downtown. A prospector-led panning adventure to Last Chance Basin allows you to strike gold, just as folks did in the late 19th century. Juneau's waters are a hot spot for humpback whales, and daily cruises afford the opportunity to witness these majestic creatures-a truly unforgettable experience. Brush up on local history with a visit to the Alaska State Museum, and cap off the day's adventures with a sampling of freshly caught salmon and locally sourced beer.

Arrive into port at Juneau at approximately 1PM and depart at about 10PM.

Accommodation: Holland America's 'Zaandam'

Meals: All Meals Onboard

 Skagway

Though it's small in terms of population, Skagway is plenty big when it comes to adventure. Sail among waterfalls and wildlife on Lynn Canal, one of the longest, deepest fjords in North America, or take a helicopter tour over glaciers before trying your hand at dog sledding. A kayaking expedition down the Inside Passage will have you paddling past seals, sea lions, porpoises and possibly humpback whales. Hikers can trek the Chilkoot Trail, the primary route prospectors followed in Alaska's 19th-century gold rush, while photographers will marvel at the jaw-dropping photo ops from atop White Pass summit, which is accessible via railway or a picturesque drive on the Klondike Highway. Amid the scenery and stillness of Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, keep your eyes peeled for the rare and endangered birds during a river float.

Accommodation: Holland America's 'Zaandam'

Meals: All Meals Onboard

 Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Today is a cruising day.

A popular tour destination on cruise itineraries, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve wows with its icy wilderness and grand glaciers in southeastern Alaska. Cruise ships, sailboats, kayaks and more navigate the 65-mile bay for picturesque vantage points of more than 1,000 glaciers, but they can't draw too near to the frozen giants since chunks of ice often break off, or calve, from glaciers and thunder down into the water, creating icebergs. Glaciers of note include the park's largest tidewater glacier, John Hopkins; the elongated 21-mile Margerie; and the rapidly receding Muir. The park also is home to an amazing world of marine life, including humpback whales, sea otters, giant Pacific octopuses and harbor porpoises. An array of species resides on land, from brown and black bears to moose, mountain goats, wolves and prickly porcupines, while the bird variety includes bald eagles, tufted puffins and trumpeter swans.

Accommodation: Holland America's 'Zaandam'

Meals: All Meals Onboard

 Ketchikan

The ship will arrive at 11AM.

With its boat-filled harbor and colorful waterfront, Ketchikan welcomes visitors to southeastern Alaska's Inside Passage. Fishing opportunities abound in the self-proclaimed salmon capital of the world, and bear viewing spots often find the creatures munching on their catch of the day. The Totem Heritage Center displays 33 19th-century totem poles, making it the largest collection in the U.S. Expeditions to the country's largest national forest, Tongass, explore its 16.7 million acres by Jeep, canoe or on foot, while floatplane tours provide a bird's-eye view of Misty Fjords National Monument. Other outings explore the town's past as a Native American settlement and gold rush hub or take to the water with kayaks or paddleboards for encounters with harbor seals and the occasional humpback or killer whale.

The ship will depart at 7PM.

Accommodation: Holland America's 'Zaandam'

Meals: All Meals Onboard

 Alaska Inside Passage Cruise (Cruising)

Enjoy the ship’s facilities as you cruise back towards Canada.

Accommodation: Holland America's 'Zaandam'

Meals: All Meals Onboard

Vancouver

Your Alaska cruise arrives back in Vancouver this morning at around 7AM. After disembarking, make your own way to your hotel for the start of your Rocky Mountaineer Program.

Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites 

Meals: Breakfast

Vancouver

Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites 

Meals: None

Vancouver Kamloops

Accommodation: TBA on Booking Confirmation

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Lake Louise

Accommodation: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Lake Louise Banff

Meals: None

Banff

Meals: None

Banff Calgary

Meals: None

Calgary Australia

Today your journey comes to an end. Check out from your hotel and make your way to the airport for your return flight home.

Meals: Inflight Menu

Australia

Weclome Home! We trust you have enjoyed this journey with Traveldream, Holland America and Rocky Mountaineer.