Luxury Alaskan Discovery Cruise ~ June 10 - 19, 2027 (10 Days)
Welcome aboard an unforgettable 10-day Alaska Cruise Tour, featuring a week of scenic cruising aboard Holland America Line’s Koningsdam cruise ship. Your vacation begins with two nights at the 5-star Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, giving you time to experience one of Canada’s most beautiful cities before setting sail. Enjoy a professionally guided Vancouver city tour and a Welcome Group Dinner, all included with your Collins Tours vacation.
Then step aboard Holland America’s Koningsdam for a spectacular 7-night roundtrip Alaska sailing. Designed to showcase the very best of coastal Alaska, this itinerary takes you through the Inside Passage - sailing between mainland BC and Vancouver Islands with picture-perfect views in every direction, then into Glacier Bay National Park and the breathtaking Tracy Arm, with ports of call in Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Watch for soaring mountains, magnificent glaciers, bald eagles, whales and other abundant Alaskan wildlife as you cruise through some of North America’s most spectacular scenery.
And your Holland America experience includes “Have It All” amenities, adding exceptional value to your cruise. Enjoy a Signature Beverage Package with a selection of wine, beer, cocktails, spirits, specialty coffees, pop and more; shore excursion credit to use toward an unforgettable Alaska experience; one evening of specialty dining at one of Holland America’s outstanding specialty restaurants; and Wi-Fi to stay connected throughout your journey.
While onboard, enjoy Holland America’s renowned dining, live entertainment, swimming pool, fitness facilities and a variety of activities as you travel between each port. Whether you are relaxing on deck while watching glaciers calve into the sea, exploring the historic streets of Skagway, discovering the wildlife and scenery of Juneau, or experiencing the colourful character of Ketchikan, every day brings a new adventure.
With your Vancouver hotel stay, guided sightseeing, group dinner, Holland America cruise and valuable onboard inclusions all combined into one escorted Collins Tours vacation, this is an exceptional way to experience Alaska in comfort and style.
For those who purchase tour All-Inclusive Air Package, after your cruise, disembark in Vancouver and enjoy a convenient transfer to the airport for your return flight to the Maritimes.
Alaska’s legendary scenery. Holland America’s exceptional service. Collins Tours’ escorted experience. One incredible vacation.Prices Based on Double Occupancy
Inside Stateroom (per person)
Regular Price: $3,999 On Sale For: $3,499 Savings of $500 per person
Oceanview Stateroom (per person)
Regular Price: $4,699 On Sale For: $3,999 Savings of $700 per person
Balcony Stateroom (per person)
Regular Price: $5,599 On Sale For: $4,899 Savings of $700 per person
Deposit: $900 per person Reduced Deposit: $400 per person
Balance Due: February 16th, 2027
NON-REFUNDABLE
2 Nights Pre-Cruise Accommodations:
-2N in Vancouver at the 5-star Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
7 Nights Cruise on Holland America’s Koningsdam
- Vancouver, British Columbia (Embark)
- Cruise Inside Passage
- Tracy Arm Inlet
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Cruise Glacier Bay
- Ketchikan
- Cruise Inside Passage
- Vancouver, British Columbia (Disembark)
24 Meals Including:
-9 Breakfasts: 2 buffet Breakfasts pre cruise at Vancouver hotel and 7 daily onboard cruise ship
-7 Lunches onboard cruise ship
-8 Dinners: 1 Welcome Dinner in Vancouver with wine or beer and 7 dinners onboard (including 3 group dinners)
Bonus: Cocktail Reception with appetizers and open bar onboard cruise ship.
Collins Tours Bonus Inclusions & All-Inclusive Cruising:
-Pre-paid onboard cruise gratuities for Holland America Line staff; Specialty Dining Package (1 dinner); Specialty Dining Gratuities; Beverage Package; Beverage Package Gratuities; Wi-Fi minutes for use onboard ship; $100 USD onboard credit
-All Port Fees and Government Taxes
-Luggage Handling at hotel & pier (1 bag per person)
-Services of an experienced tour manager
1 Professionally Guided Tour:
Half Day guided City tour of Vancouver, BC
Location: Home to Vancouver, BC – 5-Star The Douglas Autograph
• Your Luxury Alaskan Cruise tour starts today! For those who purchased Collins Tours Inclusive Air Package,
arrive at your designated departure airport for flights to the Vancouver Airport.
st Please note 1 piece of checked luggage (max 50 lbs) is included in our Collins Tours Inclusive Air
Price. Second checked bags will be an additional cost and is not included in your package price.
Additional fees apply for overweight and oversize bags. Carry-on luggage is free (max 22 lbs) per bag.
Luggage payment is made directly to Air Canada and is charged on both outbound & return flights.
• After you arrive at the Vancouver International Airport, follow signs to the baggage pick-up area to collect
your luggage. Your tour manager will escort you to the coach for our private transfer to our hotel - the modern
Douglas Autograph Collection Hotel, home for the next two nights. Relax as your tour manager handles check
in for the group, distributes room keys and has your bags sent to your room. Enjoy some much-needed rest in
your room, or by exploring Vancouver.
• Enjoy your rest in your wonderful accommodations before tomorrow’s activities.
Location: Vancouver, BC – Guided City Tour (B, Group D)
• This morning, we embark on a Half-Day Guided City Tour of Vancouver, including a visit to scenic Stanley
Park for breathtaking views. Explore the Gastown district with its historic steam-operated clock. Dive into
the vibrant culture of Chinatown, Canada's largest. Conclude your adventure at Granville Island Market, a
hub for artisans and food lovers alike. Discover the essence of Vancouver in just a few hours on this
informative tour.
• After our half-day guided tour, we return to the hotel.
• Enjoy your free afternoon in Vancouver with many of city’s attractions just steps away from The Douglas
Autograph Collection Hotel. Step on a water taxi to explore both sides of False Creek soaking in the glittering
skyline views. For a lively atmosphere, explore Granville Street's vibrant nightlife, or opt for a tranquil walk
through the serene gardens of Stanley Park. Whether seeking culinary adventures or serene moments amidst
nature, Vancouver's evening offerings promise an unforgettable experience.
• This evening, meet your tour manager and fellow passengers for a Welcome Dinner including and a glass of
wine or beer to commemorate the beginning of our adventure together (Included).
Location: Cruise Embarkation Day (B, L, D)
• We have a relaxed departure time today before our transfer to set out for the cruise terminal at Canada
Place Pier and embark on our Alaskan cruise aboard the Holland America's Koningsdam Ship!
• Check-in for your cruise should already have been completed by you prior to arriving to the pier; please
follow the instructions of your tour manager for a seamless embarkation process. Once we’ve finalized
check-in feel free to explore onboard the beautiful Koningsdam.
• This afternoon and evening you will have lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship (included in your tour
package).
• Please note, cabins are not guaranteed to be accessed until 3:00pm. Once checked into your stateroom your
luggage will be delivered directly to your room for you. We set sail at 3:00pm, wave farewell to beautiful
Vancouver.
• Refer to the ship’s itinerary for exciting entertainment and dining options during your first night on the
Koningsdam!
Location: Cruise Inside Passage (B, L, Cocktail Reception, Group D)
BC's Inside Passage is a renowned cruising route through a protected network of waterways, featuring
glacier-cut fjords, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife between Vancouver Island and BC’s mainland.
• Join us this afternoon for our private group cocktail party onboard the ship. (Alcoholic beverages, non-
alcoholic beverages plus hot and cold appetizers are included).
• Following this, please proceed to the main dining room for our group dinner. Prior to seating, please see your
tour manager at the entrance of restaurant for group seating arrangements.
Location: Tracy Arm Inlet to Juneau, Alaska (B, L, D)
beautiful waterway (Tracy Arm) this morning. This afternoon, enjoy time to discover Alaska's charming
capital city, known for its stunning mountain and waterfront setting.
• Float throught Tracy Arm Inlet for service call at 9:00AM-9:30AM (limited access to shore) leading us to
Juneau, the Alaskan state capital city - often referred to as the most beautiful state capital in the United
States! Our ship is in port today from 1:30pm until 10:00pm.
• **OPTIONAL Collins Tours Exclusive Shore Excursion, (Pricing -$180CAD per person) Please contact
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Collins Tours staff by August 7 by email
getaway@collinstours.ca or call 1-888-636-8080)
Join Collins Tours for a Juneau City and Mendenhall
Glacier Tour. Starting the tour in historic downtown
Juneau, the tour will take you right by the Governor's
Mansion, Alaska state Capitol, and world-famous Red
Dog Saloon. From there we make our way to the
magnificent Mendenhall Glacier, we will have a 45-
minute stop here to take in the sights. We end the
tour at the famous Douglas Island, and historic
mining community, for photo opportunities and
panoramic views across the ocean to downtown
Juneau.
• Enjoy dinner onboard the ship this evening.
• Tonight, our ship sets sail towards Skagway.
Location: Skagway, Alaska (B, L, Group D)
make your way into the city. You can see for yourself the Gold Rush spirit is very much alive as it was in
1889 when the city was founded.
Final Itinerary – 2026 Luxury Alaskan Discovery Cruise Tour, August 13-22 Collins Tours
• Enjoy lunch and dinner aboard the Koningsdam. If you choose, you can sample some local cuisine ashore,
on own..
• The rest o the afternoon is free to do as you choose, so feel free to explore Skagway, known as the "Garden
City of Alaska," is filled with beauty and nature.. Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike
Gold Rush National Historical Park and its historic district.
• Please board the ship at specified time by Holland America staff as we set sail at 8:00 p.m. this evening.
• Tonight join your group in the main dining room for a delicious group dinner together!
Location: Glacier Bay, Alaska (B, L, D)
• On the day your cruise visits Glacier Bay, close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of
“living” ice, the shrill cries of seagulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale.
Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and
marine wildlife are givens in Glacier Bay, but every experience in this changing biosphere is unique.
• Lunch and Dinner are included today at many of the restaurants onboard your ship.
• Refer to your ship’s itinerary for a list of activities for your entertainment.
Location: Ketchikan, Alaska (B, L, D)
• This morning is yours to enjoy aboard the ship, as later this morning we arrive in Ketchikan, the Salmon
Capital of the world! We are set to arrive at 11:00am. this morning, giving you plenty of time to explore this
port before setting sail again at 7:00 p.m.
• **OPTIONAL Collins Tours Exclusive Shore Excursion, Ketchikan City and Potlatch Totem Park Tour
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(Pricing - $180 CAD per person) Please contact Collins Tours staff by August 7 by email
getaway@collinstours.ca or call 1-888-636-8080
• The Potlatch Totem Park is located on the historic Tlingit Native fishing grounds on the shore of the Tongass
Narrows. Here we will see many house and totem poles and visit the carving studio for a demonstration by a
carver. We will visit the Totem Trading Company where you can shop and enjoy a light snack (your expense)
and then wrap up with a tour through historic downtown Ketchikan.
• Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants when you choose. Another one of the benefits of cruising aboard
the Koningsdam!
Location: Cruise the Inside Passage (B, L, Farewell Group D)
• Today you can sit back and enjoy the magnificent view of the
Inside Passage waterway between Vancouver Island and
mainland British Columbia as we sail southbound.
• Refer to the ship’s itinerary for a list of today’s events.
• Please meet the group for our farewell dinner onboard the
Koningsdam. Share some laughter, prepare as our cruise
journey comes to an end, and perhaps plan for our next
journey together.
Location: Disembark Cruise – Return Home
• For those who purchased Collins Tours Inclusive Air Package, board the private motorcoach for your
transfer to the Vancouver International Airport and proceed to your departure gate.
GET AWAY…GET INSPIRED
Collins Tours & Consulting Ltd – 303 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB – E2J 2G2
www.collinstours.ca (888) 636-8080
Collins Tours Inclusive Airfare
Halifax Economy - Regular $ 1,649 per person On Sale: $1,399 per person
Moncton Economy - Regular $2,050 per person On Sale: $1,775 per person
Fredericton Economy - Regular $2,050 per person On Sale: $1,775 per person
1 checked piece of luggage on all flights
1 carry-on piece of luggage
In-destination hotel transfers
(Includes Fuel Charges & Taxes)
- $175.00 Deposit — due at booking
- $0.00 Final — 90 days before tour
Optional Airfare Package
Collins Tours flights will be available from select Canadian departure cities. Flights will include in-destination return transfers and one checked piece of luggage per person.
Available airfare options (per person based on double occupancy):
- YHZ - Halifax Economy $1,399.00
- YQM - Moncton Economy $1,775.00
- YFC - Fredericton Economy $1,775.00
Tour Details
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Expert Guides
- 24/7 Support
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