Day 1 -
Arrive Vancouver
Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport you will be transferred
by private sedan to your downtown hotel. The
remainder of the day is at leisure.
Moderate: Overnight
Residence
Inn by Marriott (includes Buffet Breakfast)
Superior: Overnight
Fairmont
Hotel Vancouver
- Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight
Fairmont
Hotel Vancouver
- Fairmont Gold(includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon
hors d'oeuvres)
Day
2 - Choice of Activity: Victoria OR Whistler Sightseeing
Today you have your choice of
activities.
Victoria Day Tour -
This morning, your tour takes you across to
Vancouver Island aboard a large & comfortable BC Ferry
for a spectacular 90 minute cruise through the Gulf
Islands 'marine wonderland'. Upon arrival
Vancouver Island (Swartz Bay), the tour will continue on to the world-renown
Butchart Gardens with their 50-acre display. You'll enjoy some free time in the
Butchart Gardens, then it's off to Victoria,
BC's Capital
City for a city tour. Highlights include Beacon Hill Park
, Chinatown, Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings. Return to Vancouver at
approximately 10:00 pm.
Whistler & Shannon Falls Tour - This morning depart for your full day tour
to Whistler, BC, via the famous Sea-To-Sky Coastal Highway - renowned as one of
the most beautiful drives in North America! You'll be treated to panoramic views
of mountains, glaciers and the majestic Howe Sound as you make your way north
for the day. When you arrive in Whistler, you'll have time to walk around
and explore this world-class resort town. You can browse the village's unique
gift shops and specialty boutiques, enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants
or step inside one of the five-star luxury resorts for a look around!
After your Whistler tour, your motorcoach will hit the Sea-To-Sky Coastal
Highway again - this time en route to Shannon Falls in Squamish, BC! Composed of
a series of steep cliffs and tumbling mountain waters, Shannon Falls rises 335
meters above level ground, making it the third highest falls in the British
Columbia province.Be sure to bring your camera to capture some lifetime
vacation memories! From Shannon Falls, your motorcoach will head back to
downtown Vancouver, giving you one last look at the mountains and glaciers that
line the Howe Sound.
Moderate: Overnight
Residence
Inn by Marriott (includes Buffet Breakfast)
Superior: Overnight
Fairmont
Hotel Vancouver
- Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight
Fairmont
Hotel Vancouver
- Fairmont Gold(includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon
hors d'oeuvres)
Day
3 -
Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge / Depart aboard Holland America's ms
Zuiderdam
This
morning depart on a city tour of Vancouver & the Capilano Suspension
Bridge. You will see Stanley Park,
Gastown, Robson Street,
English Bay, Queen Elizabeth Park and Granville Island. From Stanley
Park, you will travel across the Lions
Gate
Bridge
to North Vancouver.
Swing 230 feet above the Capilano
River
as you cross the Capilano
Suspension Bridge. You will also
experience the new Tree Top Adventure, Treetops
offers visitors a squirrel's eye view of a thriving coastal forest, as they
venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another via a series of
elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet above the forest
floor. Upon arrival back at your hotel, transfer by private sedan to the
cruise ship terminal.
This afternoon, you will set sail for new adventures on board the exciting ms
Zuiderdam. The ms Zuiderdam dazzles guests with more of
everything they desire on a cruise ship: more staterooms with verandahs for
private dining, sunning and relaxing more dining choices from fancy dress-up
dinners to casual pool-side dining more ways to be pampered in The Greenhouse
Spa and Salon. This spectacular cruise ship delights guests with an
unforgettable onboard experiences.
Note:
The Vancouver City & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour operates from May
20-Oct 10. If travelling outside these dates, your tour will be replace with a
Deluxe Vancouver City Tour.
Moderate:
Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Inside Cabin (J class) /
ms Zaandam in an Inside Cabin (J class)
Superior: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin (D class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin
(E class)
Deluxe: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (VB class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (AA class)
Day 4 - Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
Today is at sea. Journey
deep into one of nature's most isolated monuments accessible only by sea and air
and encounter the magnificence of the Ice Age as you slowly glide through the
Inside Passage. Expect the unexpected on your Alaska cruise - a massive
glacier calves, a bald eagle soars above, a humpback whale clears the water and
the night sky awakens to waves of color. With guaranteed views of
sky-splitting peaks, glaciers and vast wilderness.
Moderate:
Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Inside Cabin (J class) /
ms Zaandam in an Inside Cabin (J class)
Superior: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin (D class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin
(E class)
Deluxe: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (VB class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (AA class)
Day
5 - Tracy Arm & Juneau,
Alaska
In the morning you will
cruise through this narrow, 26-mile long fjord is another of Alaska's most
dramatic glacier settings. Stand on deck as the lush forest recedes and
you enter a stunning canyon of bare rock. The panorama of 7,000 foot
mountain peaks and nearly vertical rock cliffs is astounding. Waterfalls
appear at every turn. Icebergs make their way to the sea in all sorts of
wondrous shapes. And tucked away at the end of this remarkable waterway
are two very active reminders of the Ice Age - the twin Sawyer Glaciers.
The face of the South Sawyer Glacier stretches one-third of a mile and calves
icebergs big and small. Harbour seals dot the floating platforms.
Kittiwakes and mountain goats are a common sight. Whales and bears may
even make an appearance in this magical place where closeness and intimacy make
visitors a part of the scene.
In the
afternoon, arrive Juneau. For years Juneau's livelihood, like that of many
cities in Alaska, was tied to mining. The city itself is built on tailings from
the A-J mine whose shafts perforate the hillside above town. Because it is
Alaska's capital, Juneau prospers through government work and tourism. This is a
great place to sample salmon baked over an alderwood fire, pan for gold, and
hike the massive Juneau Icefield. If you feel the need for speed, hop on a sled
and let a dog team pull you across the surface of a glacier. Sample
Shore Excursions (not included): Alaska-style
Salmon Bake, Glacier View Sea Kayaking, Gold Panning at Gold Creek.
Moderate:
Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Inside Cabin (J class) /
ms Zaandam in an Inside Cabin (J class)
Superior: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin (D class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin
(E class)
Deluxe: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (VB class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (AA class)
Day
6 - Skagway, Alaska
The sidewalks are all but
rolled up in Skagway come winter, so you can only imagine the frightful
conditions endured by the gold prospectors who passed through en route to the
Yukon, with a mandatory ton of supplies to be hauled with them over the steep
and treacherous Trail of '98. 21st-century summertime visits to Skagway require
nothing of the sort, but you can still ride the antique White Pass & Yukon
narrow-gauge railway up through silvery-purple rock faces, past Deadhorse Gulch,
to see what it was like back then. Sample
Shore Excursions (not included): White
Pass Summit Scenic Railway, Biking, rock- climbing and flightseeing adventures.
Moderate:
Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Inside Cabin (J class) /
ms Zaandam in an Inside Cabin (J class)
Superior: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin (D class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin
(E class)
Deluxe: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (VB class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (AA class)
Day 7 - Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising
Cloistered in the rocky
recesses of Alaska, Glacier Bay is a world still emerging from the Ice Age.
Sixteen dazzling tidewater glaciers creep back and forth by millimeters,
chiseling great masses of moraine onto their pristine surfaces.
Moderate:
Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Inside Cabin (J class) /
ms Zaandam in an Inside Cabin (J class)
Superior: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin (D class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin
(E class)
Deluxe: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (VB class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (AA class)
Day
8 - Ketchikan, Alaska
In the heart of the Tongass
National Forest, immerse yourself in Tlingit Indian culture and view the world's
largest collection of totem poles kayak the colorful waterfront and stroll the
boardwalk that once led to Ketchikan's red light district. Sample
Shore Excursions (not included): Adventure Kart & Jet Boat Expedition,
Misty Fjords by Floatplane, snorkeling adventure, Totems & Town Tour.
Moderate:
Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Inside Cabin (J class) /
ms Zaandam in an Inside Cabin (J class)
Superior: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin (D class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin
(E class)
Deluxe: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (VB class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (AA class)
Day 9
- Scenic Cruising Inside
Passage
Today is at sea as you
continue your cruise back to Vancouver. You
set the pace and choose your pleasure: Start your day early with a brisk walk
around the teak deck or enjoy a long, lazy morning with breakfast served in your
stateroom. Relax away the afternoon by the pool or participate in one of many
classes or speaker presentations. Dress for another stylish dinner or
enjoy an excellent meal at one of our more casual restaurants. In the evening,
watch a great show, try your luck in the casino or dance into a moonlit night at
sea.
Moderate:
Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Inside Cabin (J class) /
ms Zaandam in an Inside Cabin (J class)
Superior: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin (D class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin
(E class)
Deluxe: Overnight ms Zuiderdam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (VB class) /
ms Zaandam in an Outside Cabin with Veranda (AA class)
Day 10
- Arrive Vancouver / Transfer to the Vancouver Airport
Arrive back into Vancouver in the
early morning.
Upon arrival, transfer by private sedan from the Cruise
Ship Terminal to the Vancouver International Airport in time for your flight
departure home.
Moderate: Overnight
Residence
Inn by Marriott (includes Buffet Breakfast)
Superior: Overnight
Fairmont
Hotel Vancouver
- Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight
Fairmont
Hotel Vancouver
- Fairmont Gold(includes deluxe continental breakfast and afternoon
hors d'oeuvres)
PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
-
2
nights accommodation, room tax and any mandatory service charges
-
7
night Alaska Glacier Bay Holland America cruise aboard the ms Zuiderdam including onboard
meals & entertainment, taxes and port charges
(SUBSTITUTION:
Friday departures are aboard the ms Zuiderdam,
Tuesday departures are aboard the ms Zaandam - itineraries may vary
slightly)
-
Vancouver
City & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour
(SUBSTITUTION:
If this tour is not operating, it will be replaced
with a Deluxe Vancouver City Tour)
-
Choice of
Activity: Victoria Day Tour with Butchart Gardens OR Whistler & Shannon
Falls Tour
-
Private
sedan transfers between Vancouver Airport
& hotel, hotel & Cruise Ship Terminal, Cruise Ship Terminal to Vancouver Airport including gratuities
-
Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES
NOT INCLUDE:
-
Shore
Excursions
-
Alcoholic
beverages
-
Gratuities
not listed as included (including meals & cabin attendants onboard
the ms Zuiderdam)
-
Meals
not listed as included
-
Transfers
not listed as included
-
Optional
activities
not listed as included
-
Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation
Specialist, ask for more details)
- $50 US per person Alaska State Cruise Tax