To make the most of your holiday we include a stay in Vancouver and Victoria or Whistler before your cruise to give you the opportunity to see more of Vancouver’s spectacular surroundings.

Cruise Day 1: Vancouver Embark on the HAL Zuiderdam from 12pm in time for her early evening departure.

Cruise Day 2: Inside Passage Cruise north along a narrow maze of channels and enjoy incredible views of snow capped peaks, waterfalls and wildlife .

Cruise Day 3: Ketchikan Arrive early in Alaska’s most southernly town, wedged between the Tongass Narrows and forested mountains. Best known for its Alaskan native culture and the largest collection of standing totem poles. Depart around 2pm.

Cruise Day 4: Juneau and Sawyer Glacier Spend the morning seeing the sights of Alaska’s capital city or see the stunning Mendenhall Glacier. The cruise continues north to the long narrow Tracey Arm Fjord with its spectacular views of the twin Sawyer Glaciers, framed by high snowcapped mountains.

Cruise Day 5: Skagway Enjoy a full day in this friendly frontier town famous as the gateway for the Yukon Gold Rush. Stroll down Broadway with its original frame houses and stores or join one of the excursions on offer such as a ride on the White Pass Railway.

Cruise Days 6 and 7: Inside Passage Heading south enjoy the breathtaking scenery, watching for wildlife, relax and enjoy the many facilities onboard. Cruise Day 8: Vancouver / UK Disembark after breakfast and enjoy some at leisure in Vancouver before boarding your evening overnight flight back to the UK.

Cruise Day 8 Vancouver or Whistler  Disembark after breakfast and enjoy some at lesuire in Vancouver before boarding your evening overnight flight back to the UK.