Alaska Cruise & Canadian Rockies

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Spend the next two days absorbing the beauty of Banff National Park! This morning, you’ll enjoy a city tour where your guide will explain the area’s history, including its establishment as Canada’s first national park in 1885. The guide will also share stories of the indigenous people who have lived in the area for thousands of years, and their connection to the land. Enjoy a short stop (and perfect photo op!) at Bow Falls. The afternoon is at your leisure. On your second day, enjoy a scenic ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. At Sulphur’s peak, visitors can enjoy panoramic, 360-degree views of Banff and the surrounding Rockies from an observation deck. You’re invited for an optional afternoon cruise on Lake Minnewanka, where you will take in the view of the crystal blue water, and green mountains. You’ll have plenty of time to explore Banff at leisure and enjoy the local cuisine. (B)

This morning you’ll depart for Jasper, with a stop at Lake Louise, Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness” before continuing on to Peyto Lake known for its bright blue-green color that comes from the significant amounts of glacial rock flour that were deposited from a nearby glacier. These suspended rock particles, sometimes called glacial milk, are what provides the lake with its unique color. Travel along the Icefields Parkway toward Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. En route, you’ll 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. Admire the views and feel the crunch of the ancient glacier underfoot. (B, L)

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, L)

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)

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

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

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. Enjoy a stroll through the picturesque waterfront district of this quaint boardwalk city. (B, L, D)

Nestled at the base 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, and immerse yourself in the Alaskan lifestyle. (B, L, D)

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. (B, L, D)

Covering 3.3 million rugged acres, Glacier Bay National Park is one of the most scenic sections of Alaska’s 25-million acre 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! (B, L, D)

Today the ms Noordam sails through Hubbard Glacier, one of the longest tidewater glaciers in North America. Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. (B, L, D)

This morning you’ll disembark in Whittier and continue to Anchorage. Enjoy a panoramic city tour, before stopping at a local Ulu Factory for a guided tour. A farewell lunch is on us, and the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B, L)

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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.