Alaska Cruise
8 day Alaska Cruise – from £
Watch for Whales, Dhal Porpoises and bald Eagles en route to the spectacular Glacier Bay National Park. This round trip Alaska cruise takes you from Vancouver, through the scenic Inside Passage to Ketchikan.
Highlights
- Sail the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world
- Spot Orcas and Humpback Whales
- Walk along the nature trail to Hoonah
- Visit Juneau, Alaska’s capital city
- Enjoy outdoor adventures in Ketchikan
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can customise your holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Your Alaska journey starts early this afternoon at the Vancouver cruise terminal where you board your cruise ship and settle in and get ready to embark on your epic Alaska Cruise.
Interior Stateroom
Day 2 – The Inside Passage
Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rainforests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.
Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and Orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
Interior Stateroom
Day 3 – Juneau
Juneau, Alaska may well be the most remote, beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountains, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau, both indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day.
The real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay; bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures.
Interior Stateroom
Day 4 – Skagway
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway – but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colourful history, pristine wildlife and unrivalled natural beauty.
Interior Stateroom
Day 5 – Glacier Bay
Imagine this; a bald eagle glides overhead when, in a flash, the ethereal silence is broken by the jarring boom of a calving glacier or breath-catching splash of a breaching humpback. Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve offers some of the most dramatic scenery and wildlife experiences in all of North America, which makes all the more reason for you to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve on this epic Alaska cruise. It’s going to be a highlight of your trip, we assure you!
Interior Stateroom
Day 6 – Ketchikan
Alaska’s ‘First City’ of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage. The town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain.
Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and packing industries; here you can try your luck on a sport fishing excursion or simply savour the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations.
Interior Stateroom
Day 7 – The Inside Passage
It’s the final day of your cruise and time to make your way back through the Inside Passage to Vancouver. Keep your eyes peeled today as you send the day spotting the wonderful wildlife that makes this area of the world their home. If you’re lucky you might spot a pod of Orca playing, humpback whales breaching, bald eagles soaring overhead or even brown bears wandering the shoreline in the distance.
Interior Stateroom
Day 8 – Depart Vancouver
Arrive back into port this morning and depart the cruise ship to make your way to the airport or onwards to your next destination.
Your Itinerary
You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Depart Vancouver
Your Alaska journey starts early this afternoon at the Vancouver cruise terminal where you board your cruise ship and settle in and get ready to embark on your epic Alaska Cruise.
Interior Stateroom
Day 2
| The Inside Passage
Alaska’s Inside Passage is a protected network of waterways that wind through glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate rainforests along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage stretches through stunning landscapes, from Misty Fjords National Monument to famed Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.
Sailing the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and Orca plying the bountiful waters alongside the ships, bald eagles soaring overhead and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
Interior Stateroom
Day 3
| Juneau
Juneau, Alaska may well be the most remote, beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountains, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau, both indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day.
The real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay; bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures.
Interior Stateroom
Day 4
| Skagway
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway – but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colourful history, pristine wildlife and unrivalled natural beauty.
Interior Stateroom
Day 5
| Glacier Bay
Imagine this; a bald eagle glides overhead when, in a flash, the ethereal silence is broken by the jarring boom of a calving glacier or breath-catching splash of a breaching humpback. Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve offers some of the most dramatic scenery and wildlife experiences in all of North America, which makes all the more reason for you to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve on this epic Alaska cruise. It’s going to be a highlight of your trip, we assure you!
Interior Stateroom
Day 6
| Ketchikan
Alaska’s ‘First City’ of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage. The town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain.
Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and packing industries; here you can try your luck on a sport fishing excursion or simply savour the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations.
Interior Stateroom
Day 7
| The Inside Passage
It’s the final day of your cruise and time to make your way back through the Inside Passage to Vancouver. Keep your eyes peeled today as you send the day spotting the wonderful wildlife that makes this area of the world their home. If you’re lucky you might spot a pod of Orca playing, humpback whales breaching, bald eagles soaring overhead or even brown bears wandering the shoreline in the distance.
Interior Stateroom
Day 8
| Depart Vancouver
Arrive back into port this morning and depart the cruise ship to make your way to the airport or onwards to your next destination.
This Cruise Includes
Flights & More
Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.
They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:
- An upgrade to your room onboard
Next Step
Please get in touch with our America Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Alaska Cruise
8 day Alaska Cruise – from £
Call Freedom Destinations for departure dates and availability. Seasonal variations may apply – call 0333 234 0922 or enquire now for more details** Note: Itineraries may vary for cruises departing from 1st April 2022.
Not included in your Alaska Cruise: specialty dining reservations, shore excursions, onboard drinks & dining packages, laundry charges, Greenhouse spa treatments & packages, babysitting service, shopping onboard, telephone & internet charges, onboard tips/gratuities, travel insurance.
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