Your Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Vancouver.

Fly to Vancouver where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.

DAY 2: Vancouver.

A full day to explore Canada's ‘Gem of the Pacific’, spectacularly set on the Burrard Inlet. It’s one of the country’s most beautiful cities with plenty of sightseeing opportunities including Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park. Our representative will be delighted to suggest places to visit, go shopping and eat out.

DAY 3: Vancouver to embark your cruise ship.

Transfer to your cruise ship, the MS Volendam, for embarkation. Sailing time is around 5pm. This evening enjoy a lavish à la carte dinner. (D)

DAY 4: Inside Passage cruising.

The beauty of the Inside Passage will amaze you as you cruise past 1,000 miles of epic scenery, towering glaciated mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands and virgin forests. There is also plenty of animal and marine life to look out for: sea lions, eagles and porpoises. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: Juneau.

An afternoon arrival in Juneau, Alaska's capital. The city has a gold rush story to rival that of Klondike, and is only accessible by seaplane or boat. An optional wildlife cruise and salmon fishing will normally be available, and you'll also have the opportunity to take an optional excursion to Juneau's own glacier, Mendenhall. This impressive river of blue ice is about 1.5 miles wide and over 12 miles long! (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Skagway.

Morning arrival in Skagway, Alaska's gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush in Canada's Yukon. Skagway was the turbulent staging point for prospectors and still has old-fashioned weathered boardwalks and old-time saloons. Optional sightseeing includes a ride in a vintage parlour car to see the White Pass and Yukon route. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore some more, before setting sail again late this evening. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Glacier Bay.

Cruise into spectacular Glacier Bay early this morning, where forests give way to a rugged landscape rising to rocky peaks. Sixteen huge mountains converge to create an awe-inspiring panoramic wonder, a dramatic scene of awesome glaciers and massive icebergs. Wildlife is abundant, and you may spot eagles, seals, mountain goats, moose and bears in their natural habitat. (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Ketchikan.

A morning arrival in colourful Ketchikan, situated on Revillagigedo Island and known as the 'salmon capital of the world'. Here, a picturesque harbour shelters fishing boats and seaplanes. A wide choice of optional excursions will be available, including an outing to see Indian Heritage Villages, Totem Bight State Park and 'flightseeing' to Misty Fjords National Monument. Evening departure from Ketchikan. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: At sea.

Continue cruising south along British Columbia's spectacular coastline. Animal and marine life are abundant in this area and with a little luck you may spot a pod of graceful orca whales. (B, L, D)

DAY 10: Vancouver - UK.

On arrival at the cruise terminal, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the UK, or extend your stay in Vancouver. (B)

DAY 11: Home landing in the UK.

Maximum elevation on this tour is 7,500 ft.

Note: The cruise itinerary is subject to change in cases such as adverse weather conditions.

Accommodation on Tour

Vancouver: Georgian Court.

All this included

Meals Full board on cruise ship and room only in hotel

Porterage on cruise ship (for one suitcase per person)

Transfers between the overseas airport, hotel and cruise ship

Port taxes

Things to note...

This tour is offered on an independent basis, without a dedicated tour director. However, our representative will be on hand in Vancouver for all included transfers, and to assist with a wide range of optional activities.

Single share option is not available.

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Alaska Cruise & Vancouver (Volendam)

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MS Volendam

Embodying Holland America Line's 'Signature of Excellence', MS Volendam is equipped with the most modern technologies and provides a good selection of amenities, facilities and entertainment. Decorated throughout with a garden motif, floral attributes can be found in abundance ranging from priceless paintings and sculpture, to sumptuous fabrics and bouquets of fresh flowers. Accommodating 1,432 passengers in bright, comfortable cabins, MS Volendam also offers elegant public areas and fine dining - ideal for luxurious cruising.

For the full ship description, see page 79

Public Rooms & Facilities

2 pools (one with sliding glass roof); 2 whirlpools; main dining room; Lido Restaurant; Pinnacle Grill; casual Italian Canaletto; Terrace Grill; 5 bars including Piano and Wine tasting; 3 lounges; internet café; show lounge; tennis and basketball courts; spa and beauty salon; thermal suite; fitness centre and aerobics; Wajang Theatre and Culinary Arts Center; shops; casino; art and photo galleries; launderette; 12 lifts; reception.

Dining

Your cruise includes full board. The main Rotterdam Dining Room has a wide choice of menus with most passengers opting for smart casual dress in the evenings. The Lido Restaurant and the Italian Canaletto offer casual dining most evenings, or guests can enjoy sophisticated dining in the reservations-only 'Pinnacle Grill' (additional cover charge per person applied to ship board account). Between meals there's a complimentary ice cream bar and the famous late night snack. Please note, we will automatically book early dining unless otherwise requested.

Cabins

All cabins have twin lower beds, convertible to 1 queen-sized bed (or one sofa bed and one Pullman bed); air-conditioning/climate control; flat-panel TV; DVD player; telephone; music system; and 24-hour room service. Inside cabins have a shower only while outside cabins have a shower and a bathtub. Your holiday price includes a category K inside cabin, or you may choose to upgrade.

Options/Upgrades

Cabin Categories & Descriptions:

K Large inside lower or middle deck cabin

E Large outside lower deck cabin with picture window

C Large outside middle deck cabin with picture window

AA Verandah Suite with whirlpool bath; sitting area; private verandah; minibar; fridge; floor-to-ceiling windows

Tipping

A gratuity of $11 per person per day for dining and cabin services will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis. A 15% service charge will be automatically added to your bar charges and dining room wine account.

MS Volendam

MS Volendam - side view

  Category K Main or Lower Promenade Deck large inside cabin with 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-sized bed

  Category E Dolphin or Main Deck large outside cabin with 2 lower beds, bath and/or shower

  Category C Lower Promenade deck large outside cabin with 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-sized bed, bathtub & shower, and picture window

  Category AA Verandah or Navigation Deck Verandah Suite with 2 lower beds, whirlpool bath, sitting area, private verandah, fridge, and floor to ceiling windows

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What's Included

  • Flights: UK - Vancouver - UK
  • Accommodation in Vancouver in twin room with private facilities
  • Accommodation on cruise as per cruise ship details
  • Meals on cruise 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
  • Porterage in Vancouver during tour and on cruise (for one suitcase per person)
  • Transfers between overseas airports, hotel and cruise ship
  • All local, port and airport taxes including Alaska State Government Tax

Cruise Highlights

  • Vancouver
  • Inside Passage Cruising
  • Juneau
  • Glacier Bay Cruising
  • Ketchikan

Departures from

  • Aberdeen
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • London Heathrow
  • Manchester
  • Newcastle

Departures between

14 May 2012 to 27 Aug 2012

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