Alaska Inside Passage

Discover the spectacular beauty of Alaska on this 8-day roundtrip cruise from Vancouver. Sail through the breathtaking Inside Passage, a protected network of fjords and forested islands known for its abundant wildlife and dramatic coastal scenery.

Explore Alaska’s historic frontier towns including Skagway, gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush, and colourful Ketchikan, famous for its Native culture and salmon fishing heritage. In Juneau, Alaska’s remote capital, enjoy opportunities to see glaciers, wildlife and stunning mountain landscapes.

Cruise into the spectacular Tracy Arm fjord to witness towering cliffs, pristine rainforest and the magnificent Sawyer Glaciers. Experience the natural wonder of Glacier Bay National Park, where massive tidewater glaciers, soaring peaks and marine wildlife create one of Alaska’s most unforgettable cruising highlights.

With scenic days sailing the Inside Passage and vibrant Vancouver as both the start and finish, this cruise offers the perfect introduction to Alaska’s wilderness and frontier history.

Highlights

• Cruise through the breathtaking Inside Passage
• Scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park with towering glaciers and abundant wildlife
• Sail through dramatic Tracy Arm fjord to the spectacular Sawyer Glaciers
• Visit Alaska’s iconic ports: Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan
• Opportunities to spot whales, seals, eagles and bears in Alaska’s pristine wilderness
• Roundtrip sailing from vibrant Vancouver, surrounded by mountains and ocean

Pricing

Standard Inside Stateroom (Cat L)

from

$3,285* 

Large Oceanview Stateroom (Cat F) - shown

from

$4,095* 

Verandah Stateroom (Cat VF)

from

$5,315*

Pricing is per person, twin share based on 10 July 27 departure

Inclusions

• Premium cruise accommodation in your selected stateroom
• Main dining and casual dining venues
• Coffee, tea, water and select juices in dining venues
• Live entertainment and shows including music venues and theatre performances

Itinerary

Day 1 - Vancouver, BC, Canada

The perfect combination of urban meets nature, Vancouver is a hub for lovers of the great outdoors. Enjoy picturesque views of the mountains while exploring the city’s local hot spots like Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown and more. Don’t forget to sample the best of the local culinary and cocktail scene for something truly unique. Here’s how to enjoy a stop at Hollywood of the North.

Day 2 - Scenic Cruising the Inside Passage

Alaska's Inside Passage is a renowned cruising route through a protected network of waterways, featuring glacier-cut fjords, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife. Stops along the route showcase Alaska's rich history, including Native Alaskan culture in Ketchikan and Skagway's Gold Rush era legacy. Here's how to experience the best of the Inside Passage.

Day 3 - Tracy Arm Inlet

Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank this fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm's mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. But further up the sinuous 48-kilometer (30-mile) waterway, its icy grip lingers a little. There, the twin Sawyer Glaciers flow from the peaks down to the sea, sloughing off stories-high chunks of water frozen decades or even centuries before. Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometers) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass National Forest (America's biggest). Visitors often see bears, whales and mountain goats roaming across various corners of this pristine area—not to mention chubby baby seals resting on the ice floes. 

Juneau, Alaska

Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau 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.

Day 4 - Skagway, Alaska

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 colorful history, pristine wildlife and unrivaled natural beauty.

Day 5 - Glacier Bay

On your cruise to Glacier Bay, close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls 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 on Glacier Bay cruises, but every experience in this changing biosphere is unique.

Day 6 - Ketchikan, Alaska

Take an adventure and cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska. 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, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain.

Day 7 - Scenic Cruising the Inside Passage

Alaska's Inside Passage is a renowned cruising route through a protected network of waterways, featuring glacier-cut fjords, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife. Stops along the route showcase Alaska's rich history, including Native Alaskan culture in Ketchikan and Skagway's Gold Rush era legacy. Here's how to experience the best of the Inside Passage.

Day 8 - Vancouver

Your Cruise Ends this morning

MS Koningsdam

The MS Koningsdam is the first ship in Holland America Line’s Pinnacle Class, combining modern elegance with the line’s classic cruising traditions. Designed with sophisticated interiors, spacious public areas and world-class dining, the ship offers a premium cruising experience while sailing.

Guests can enjoy exceptional culinary experiences across a variety of specialty restaurants, relax in stylish lounges, or take in spectacular performances at the impressive World Stage entertainment venue. The ship also features expansive pool decks, a luxurious spa, and Holland America’s renowned service and attention to detail.

With beautifully designed staterooms, immersive entertainment and enriching onboard experiences, Koningsdam delivers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking comfort, culture and unforgettable journeys at se

Terms and Conditions

 Pricing is correct as of 25 February 2026. Airfares and transfers are additional. Cruise pricing is based on cruise only fare. Pricing is subject to change and availability at any time. Onboard credit is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash and expires if not used by the last night of the cruise.