Luxury Alaskan Discovery Cruise ~ June 10 - 19, 2027 (10 Days)
10 Day Tour
Duration
10
days
Destination
TBD
Start Date
Jun 10
2027
About This Tour
We are thrilled to offer you another Alaskan Discovery Cruise Tour in style aboard Holland America's Koningsdam, a Pinnacle-class ship. Collins Tours is returning to our seafaring traditions sailing with luxury cruise line Holland America. For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs, you've found the right tour. Before sailing through BC’s Inside Passage and along Alaska’s panhandle coastline, stay 2 Nights at the 5-star <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif"> <a href="https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/vancouver/fairmont-hotel-vancouver.html?goto=fiche_hotel&code_hotel=A584&merchantid=seo-maps-CA-A584&sourceid=aw-cen&utm_medium=seo%20maps&utm_source=google%20Maps&utm_campaign=seo%20maps">Fairmont Hotel Vancouver</a></span> giving you ample time to explore one of Canada's most picturesque cities before visiting some amazing ports of call along the way! Explore Juneau, Alaska's capital, Skagway, and Ketchikan plus scenic passages of Tracy Arm, and Glacier Bay. This cruise provides up close and personal experience of Alaska's shoreline teeming with picturesque mountains, sea and wildlife, and BC's Inside Passage - an unforgettable cruise between Vancouver Island and Mainland BC.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Thursday, August 13 – Home to Vancouver, BC – 5-Star The Douglas Autograph
Home to Vancouver, BC – 5-Star The Douglas Autograph
Collection Hotel
• 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.
• 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.
Day 2: Friday, August 14– Vancouver, BC – Guided City Tour (B, Group D)
Vancouver, BC – Guided City Tour (B, Group D)
• Wake up this morning and enjoy a delicious hot buffet breakfast (included).
• 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).
• 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).
Day 3: Saturday, August 15 – Cruise Embarkation Day (B, L, D)
Cruise Embarkation Day (B, L, D)
• Wake up today to another hot beautiful buffet breakfast (included).
• 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!
• 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!
Day 4: Sunday, August 16 – Cruise Inside Passage (B, L, Cocktail Reception, Group D)
Cruise Inside Passage (B, L, Cocktail Reception, Group D)
• This is your first day to wake up at sea. Enjoy breakfast aboard the ship, today we experience the wonder of
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.
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.
Day 5: Monday, August 17 – Tracy Arm Inlet to Juneau, Alaska (B, L, D)
Tracy Arm Inlet to Juneau, Alaska (B, L, D)
• Enjoy breakfast aboard the ship while admiring the breathtaking scenery as you cruise into Juneau's
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.
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
th
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.
Day 6: Tuesday, August 18 – Skagway, Alaska (B, L, Group D)
Skagway, Alaska (B, L, Group D)
• Wake up in Skagway, with the ship scheduled to arrive at 7:00 a.m. until 8:00p.m. Enjoy breakfast and then
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!
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!
Day 7: Wednesday, August 19 – Glacier Bay, Alaska (B, L, D)
Glacier Bay, Alaska (B, L, D)
• Wake up in Glacier Bay and enjoy breakfast aboard the ship.
• 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.
• 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.
Day 8: Thursday, August 20 – Ketchikan, Alaska (B, L, D)
Ketchikan, Alaska (B, L, D)
• Wake up this morning and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
• 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
th
(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!
• 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
th
(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!
Day 9: Friday, August 21 - Cruise the Inside Passage (B, L, Farewell Group D)
Cruise the Inside Passage (B, L, Farewell Group D)
• Enjoy breakfast onboard the ship once again this morning.
• 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.
• 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.
Day 10: Saturday, August 22 – Disembark Cruise – Return Home
Disembark Cruise – Return Home
• This morning, we arrive in Vancouver at 7:00AM and disembark the ship.
• 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
• 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