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UPGRADE
There is plenty to see and do in Vancouver. We offer an optional half day excursion to Vancouver's Northshore, featuring the spectacular Capilano Suspension Bridge and a cable car ride up Grouse Mountain for breathtaking views of the city, the snow-capped mountains of America's Washington State and Vancouver Island. DAY 7 - Free in Vancouver with an optional tour available. Take the popular excursion to Victoria, capital of British Columbia, where much of Canada's British Victorian heritage is preserved. Our full day trip includes a ferry across to the island, and visits the marvellous Butchart Gardens, Parliament Building and the impressive Empress Hotel. DAY 8 - Morning free in Vancouver before an afternoon transfer to join your magnificent Holland America Line cruise ship in Vancouver harbour. The ship will leave at 5.00pm. DAY 9 - Your cruise has begun and ahead lie days of luxurious relaxation and exploration as your ship traces the outline of North America's most scenic coastal landscape. As you cruise the Inside Passage for the first time, keep a watchful eye open for breaching whales, soaring eagles, shoreline grizzlies and inquisitive seals. This is a natural playground for wildlife. DAY 10 - Scenic cruising of Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier (weather permitting), followed by an early afternoon arrival in the capital of Alaska, Juneau. You are free to explore, or perhaps visit the mighty Mendenhall Glacier. DAY 11 - A morning arrival in Skagway, a lively relic of the famous Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Wooden sidewalks and turn-of-the century buildings recall the riotous living of those days. DAY 12 - Glacier Bay will be the scenic highlight of your cruise. Great ice castles float serenely in radiant blue-green water. And, as a glacier `calves' and thousands of tons of ice crash into the mirror-calm water, so a thunderous sound echoes across the bay.
DAY 13 - Early afternoon arrival in Ketchikan, a quaint weathered town clinging to the mountainside. You may wish to take a seaplane flight over the spectacular Misty Fjords, explore the Totem Poles Park or simply enjoy a lunch of fresh Alaskan salmon. DAY 14 - As you cruise the Inside Passage back towards Vancouver, the scenic splendours continue to unroll before you, a wonderland of ice and rock, forest and river, which will remain in your memory and photo album for a long time to come. DAY 15 - Morning arrival in Vancouver followed by a transfer to the airport for your return flight. DAY 16 - Arrival in the UK.
GoldLeaf
Why not upgrade to the Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf service and enjoy this spectacular journey in even more comfort. Assigned seating is in the glass roofed bi-level dome coach and freshly cooked breakfast and lunch in the private dining room are all included, making this special journey even more memorable. Call our Holiday Advisors for further details on price and availability.
YOUR CRUISE SHIP Your ship for this marvellous cruise is Holland America Line's Statendam. This graceful vessel boasts fantastic service and great facilities, in keeping with the splendour of Alaska itself. On board you'll find a great choice of restaurants, including the two-tier Rotterdam Dining Room and the Pinnacle Grill, which offers elegant dining and wonderful cuisine. There's even a Culinary Arts Centre, which provides demonstrations and cookery classes. Relax in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, enjoy sparkling entertainment in the show lounge and much more.
Phone for more details
To book please call one of our Cruise Advisors on
01858 462 111
or for a brochure please call
0800 19 14 18
quoting ref: UX/OHLR/08
To view dates & prices click here To book click here
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