2008
Vancouver & Alaska Cruise
The very name ‘Alaska’ conjures up images of mighty glaciers, mountain peaks and frozen ice floes. Climb aboard Holland America Line’s elegant MS Statendam and combine this with a stay in the beautiful city of Vancouver or a journey on the Mountain Rails.
Travelling on: MS Statendam
Our opinion
Board the luxurious MS Statendam and experience world class cuisine, gracious service and outstanding facilities whilst witnessing the dramatic and majestic scenery of Alaska, simply breathtaking and surely unforgettable! Holland America’s premium ship MS Statendam combines elegant surroundings with modern comforts, spacious staterooms and high service to match.
Escorted
Accompanied by a local guide on sightseeing excursions only
Itinerary
- Vancouver: 1 night
- Alaska Cruise: 7 nights
- Vancouver: 1 night
Day 1 Fri London/Vancouver
Fly British Airways from Heathrow to the beautiful city of Vancouver, arriving the same day. Transfer on your own to the stylish deluxe Pan Pacific hotel, which has a superb central harbourside setting.
Day 2 Sat Vancouver/Cruise
This afternoon embark MS Statendam, departing at about 5pm.
Day 3 Sun Cruise (Inside Passage)
Spend today cruising the waters of the ‘Inside Passage’. Thousands of bays, coves and islands provide an ever changing panorama that unfolds before you.
Day 4 Mon Cruise (Tracy Arm/Juneau)
Sail through the narrow strait of Tracy Arm then arrive in Juneau just after lunch to see the sights of Alaska’s capital city, nestling in the shadow of the mighty Mendenhall Glacier. Set sail at 10.30pm.
Day 5 Tue Cruise (Skagway)
Early arrival in Skagway, the pioneer city made famous by the Yukon Goldrush. Visit a genuine Klondike Gold Rush town with perfectly preserved boardwalks and saloons from the days of the prospectors. Leave at about 9pm.
Day 6 Wed Cruise (Glacier National Park)
Early arrival at Glacier Bay National Park. Before you, thousand year old glacier ice cliffs in countless shades of blue, grey and green rise straight from the sea, surrounded by an immense quiet. Depart 4pm.
Day 7 Thu Cruise (Ketchikan)
This morning arrive Ketchikan. Stroll historic Creek Street and see the largest collection of totem poles in the world. Set sail at 8pm.
Day 8 Fri Cruise (Inside Passage)
Sail through the ever fascinating ‘Inside Passage’ where you will witness seals, porpoises, eagles and whales.
Day 9 Sat Cruise/Vancouver
Arrive back in Vancouver early morning and transfer on your own to the Pan Pacific hotel for one more night. Time for last minute shopping and sightseeing.
Day 10 Sun Vancouver/London
Transfer on your own to the airport for your British Airways flight to Heathrow, arriving the following day.
