HOLLAND AMERICA ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE

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