Your Flight

Your holiday includes return flights. Flights are based on a London departure. Alternative flights may be available at a supplement.

Your Rockies Tour 7 nights

Jump onboard for this trip of a lifetime and experience the breathtaking scenery and gleaming glaciers of Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. On this exciting Western Explorer tour and Grandeur of the Glaciers cruise you'll adventure through spectacular national parks, encounter an abundance of wonderful wildlife and best of all, spend two days on the famous Rocky Mountaineer Train as you journey through this shimmering part of the world.

Your cruise - 7 nights

You'll embark ms Zuiderdam from Vancouver bound for Tracy Arm fjord where you may be lucky enough to see Whales and bears as you make your way along a canyon of bare rock and mountain peaks.

Your next stop is Juneau. Located at the foot of the grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the long daylight hours here ensure you can get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish.

Next up is Skagway, where you can soak up the traditional atmosphere in the Red Onion Saloon or the nostalgic Trail of '98 Museum.

Your penultimate destination is the Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage; Glacier Bay National Park. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world, so be sure to have you camera handy.

Your final destination is Ketchikan where you can Creek Street, the visit the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park or Saxman Village. Don't miss the waterfalls cascading into placid waters and the souvenir photos you'll take from the pontoons of the plane are worth the trip alone.

ms Zuiderdam cruise ship

Full Board Cruise

If you’re looking for a cruise holiday with a touch of class, you won’t go far wrong on ms Zuiderdam. Her elegant public rooms are decorated with artworks and artefacts created by the likes of Andy Warhol and Frank Lloyd Wright.

She also features spacious accommodation, gourmet dining, discreet service and all the fabulous facilities for which Holland America cruise ships are famed.

Lifestyle onboard your Holland America cruise ship

Step aboard ms Zuiderdam and you’ll land in the lap of luxury. She has a great range of spacious accommodation to choose from with all the home comforts you need – including flat screen TV showing first run films.

For the ultimate cruise experience book a Penthouse Veranda Suite and enjoy your own living room, dining room, dressing room, stereo system, DVD player and floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto a private veranda with whirlpool!

You can do as much or as little as you please on ms Zuiderdam and, whatever your mood, you’ll find facilities to match, including two swimming pools, luxurious spa, sports court, fitness suite, library, kids’ and teen’s clubs.

Daytime cruising on ms Zuiderdam

After a late breakfast, why not kick off the day with some gentle exercise at the gym, followed by a refreshing drink from the juice bar. Later, you could ease those tired muscles with a relaxing massage at the spa, then go grab a lounger by the pool and catch some rays.

When you’re in the mood for a little more activity, pick up sides for a game of basketball or play a little tennis. Maybe then you’d like to join your cruise ship’s master chefs for a gourmet cooking demonstration at the Culinary Arts Centre.

If broadening your horizons sounds more appealing, you’ll find fascinating talks on your next port of call, a well-stocked library with thousands of books as well as comfortable music listening stations. You can also grab a coffee from the Explorations Café and email friends and family at home with all the exciting news from your fabulous cruise holiday!

Your evening cruise entertainment

Evenings on ms Zuiderdam are full of glittering choices as your nightly entertainment programme begins. As well as plenty of intimate bars and lounges where you can enjoy a drink with family and friends, you’ll find:

• Spectacular shows
• Live music
• Cabaret
• Dancing
• Casino

Dining on ms Zuiderdam

It’s not only the delectable five-course menus and excellent wine list that make the Vista Dining Room a fabulous, fine dining experience. This elegant, two-tier restaurant also has floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic ocean views and the occasional string quartet to serenade you while you dine!

The Pinnacle Grill is your cruise ship’s reservations-only restaurant where candle-lit dining and discreet service all add to the intimate atmosphere. Look forward to mouth-watering menus, featuring specialities like fresh seafood and Sterling Silver Beef.

If you had a more casual eatery in mind, the Lido Restaurant serves tasty cooked-to-order dishes and is also the venue for your cruise ship’s magnificent midnight buffets.

Spend 7 nights onboard the stunning ms Zuiderdam as you glide through the simply sparkling scenery. Keep your eyes peeled for the beautiful local wildlife such as bears, whales and eagles as you're taken to some of the most dazzling destinations in Alaska.

Vancouver, B.C

Galleries, boutiques, colorful public markets, restaurants of every ethnicity: this vital port city has them all. Visit vibrant Chinatown and Stanley Park, with its 1,000 acres of forests, gardens, lakes and lawns in the heart of the city. Sample shore excursions: Highlights of Vancouver & Granville Island; Stanley Park & Scenic Grouse Mountain.

Tracy Arm, Alaska

This narrow, 26-mile-long fjord is another of Alaska's most dramatic glacier settings. The lush rain forest recedes to reveal 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, calving icebergs into the jade-colored inland sea. Kittiwakes, mountain goats and seals are a common sight. Whales and bears may even make an appearance in this magical place.

Juneau, Alaska

Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo.

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. Today, 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.

Take your time and poke into every little store from the Trail Bench to Lynch & Kennedy's Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie and other vintage characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of '98 Museum. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park boasts restored buildings and wooden boardwalks that invite you to take a stroll into the past.

Glacier Bay

As Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay National Park; protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. How does it feel when a monumental chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. You hold your breath as you catch the moment on film. Then you wait for it all to happen again. And it does. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world.

Ketchikan, Alaska

Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Besides the main attractions - Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, try a flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument--a transformational adventure not to be missed. These deep water fjords left by retreating glaciers left granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters. The souvenir photos you'll take from the pontoons of the plane are worth the trip alone.

Your Alaskan Tour

7 nights Red Leaf Rockies tour

Arrive at Calgary airport and transfer to your Calgary hotel for dinner and a night's stay.

Calgary to Banff:

Enjoy a half day tour of Banff National Park with highlights including Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Drive overlooking the Bow River Valley. Take a journey to the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff and take in those breathtaking views. Stay overnight in Banff. Includes breakfast.

Banff to Lake Louise:

Visit and tour Yoho National Park, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies before a night's stay in Lake Louise. Includes breakfast.

Lake Louise:

Take a stroll along the shore and learn all about the resident wildlife and local history.

Lake Louise to Jasper:

Tour from Lake Louise to Jasper via the Icefields Parkway and board the spectacular Ice Explorer for a tour onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier. Go on to Jasper for a two night stay and visit the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies; explore the Athabasca falls viewpoint and keep your eyes peeled for those lovely local creatures! Here you'll also enjoy the turquoise glacial waters and magical forest shorelines of Maligne Lake. Includes breakfast.

Jasper to Kamloops on Rocky Mountaineer:

Experience the fantastic service and comfort of the Rocky Mountaineer Train as you journey through the Rockies. Surrounded by dramatic scenery you'll see Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls and glide along the North Thompson River. Dinner included at Rhythm on the Rails. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Kamloops to Vancouver:

Continue west towards the Pacific Ocean , through winding river canyons, pristine forests and the rushing waters of Hell's gate in Fraser Canyon. Includes breakfast and lunch.
End your tour here in Vancouver with a night's stay before boarding your cruise.