Alaska Cruise & Canadian Rockies

Fly to Calgary, AB

If you booked your flight with YMT, a representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Banff National Park

Spend the day absorbing the beauty of Banff National Park. Enjoy a stop at Bow Falls, whose sparkling water dances in the sunlight and roars as it cascades down the ledges. Peyto Lake is a popular spot for visitors. Significant amounts of glacial rock flour were deposited into Peyto Lake from a nearby glacier. These suspended rock particles, sometimes called glacial milk, give the lake a uniquely bright blue-green color. Finally, see Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness,” Lake Louise. (B)

Jasper via the Icefields Parkway and Icefields Glacier Experience on the Athabasca Glacier

Travel along the Icefields Parkway toward Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. En route, stop to experience the Athabasca Glacier, the most visited glacier in North America. Travel to the Columbia Icefield and ride the Brewster Ice Explorer to the surface of the Glacier. Be amazed by the icefield as you take in the views and feel the crunch of the ancient glacier underfoot. You’ll also have the opportunity to join one our most exciting optional tours. Spend an evening in Jasper. (B)

Kamloops, BC

Today we travel to British Columbia. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of Mt. Robson and the surrounding provincial nature reserves. Characterized by a unique combination of energizing recreational activities and a warm, welcoming culture, you’ll soon understand why Kamloops is known as British Columbia’s friendliest city. (B)

Vancouver City Tour

Discover vibrant Vancouver on a guided city tour! The city is renowned for its clear mountain views, incredible cuisine, and overall wonderful quality of living. See why so many people love to visit and live in this fabulous city. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. (B)

Board Holland America's ms Noordam (Departs at 4:30 PM)

This afternoon, board Holland America’s ms Noordam. Discover the many facilities aboard and enjoy the striking vistas that surround you! (B)

Scenic Inside Passage Cruising

Sail through the Inside Passage, a complex labyrinth of fjords and bays where whales and sea lions find refuge during the summer months.

Ketchikan (7:00 AM–3:00 PM)

Nicknamed the “Salmon Capital of the World,” this important fishing port is also home to the world’s largest collection of Native American totem poles. You can enjoy a stroll through the picturesque waterfront district of this quaint boardwalk city built on stilts.

Juneau (10:00 AM–10:00 PM)

Nestled at the feet of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, Alaska’s state capital is nicknamed “Little San Francisco” because of its narrow streets and flights of wooden steps that hug the rolling landscape. Admire the multicolored houses built into the hillsides as you wander and immerse yourself in the Alaskan lifestyle.

Skagway (7:00 AM–9:00 PM)

Skagway, where the Gold Rush began, was the turbulent staging point for prospectors determined to find riches in the Klondike gold fields. Even today, Skagway’s well-preserved history and atmosphere can transport you back to the 1898 Gold Rush like no other Alaskan city.

Cruise Glacier Bay

Covering 3.3 million rugged acres, Glacier Bay National Park is one of the most scenic sections of Alaska’s massive 25-million acre protected World Heritage Site. Spend the day cruising through a 60-mile passage rich with glaciers, exotic wildlife, and pristine nature. Your route is the frequent site of glacier calving, where great chunks of ice fall into the bay with a deafening crash. You’ll never forget the sight or sound!

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

Cruise through the Gulf of Alaska and enjoy a relaxing day at sea. Today the ms Noordam sails through Hubbard Glacier, on of the longest tidewater glaciers in North America, a spectacular site.

Disembark & Transfer to Anchorage (Arrives at 7:00 AM)

We disembark this morning in Whittier. Travel north on your comfortable motor coach to Anchorage for an included city panoramic city tour before stopping at a local Ulu Factory for a guided tour. This afternoon you’ll have an included farewell lunch and this evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Depart for Home

Spend the morning sleeping in and relaxing at your hotel. This afternoon you’ll have an included farewell lunch before heading to the airport for your return flight home.(B)

Note: Most flights from Anchorage are non-direct with at least one or two connections. Departure flights from Anchorage to most cities are overnight and arrive the following day; some flights depart Anchorage after midnight. Guests choosing to book their own flights will need to book flights departing after 5pm.