Alaska & Glacier Bay Cruise - WNEM TV

Travel into the heart of Alaska’s untamed wilderness on a scenic rail journey from Fraser, British Columbia through the White Pass Summit to Skagway. Completed in 1900, this route was an extraordinary engineering feat built in response to the Klondike Gold Rush and later served as the chief supplier for the Alaska Highway construction during World War II. Relax in comfortable, vintage coaches while learning about rich history and taking in vistas of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, historic sites, and more. We also see the original Klondike Trail of ‘98 worn into the rocks!

This award-winning vessel is part of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle Class that boasts elegant spaces, fantastic live entertainment, and world-class amenities, such as an opulent spa. Every beautiful stateroom has a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking a private walk-out verandah for scenic viewing. With 24-hour room service and all meals included, you can indulge in the variety of exceptional cuisine options whenever you wish. Be sure to try regional specialties, like halibut and grilled salmon! 

Spanning over six million acres of Alaska’s interior wilderness, these preserved lands boast a diverse terrain of tundra, dense forests, and awe-inspiring glaciers that accommodate some of the most spectacular wildlife in the country. The heart of the park is Mount Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, reaching 20,320 feet and often shrouded in clouds. When conditions are favorable, you may catch a glimpse of its soaring peak – a bucket list experience of a lifetime. This area also draws in people from around the globe hoping to see Alaska’s “Big Five” which includes moose, caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, and the elusive gray wolf.

Alaska’s history comes to life as we cruise down the Chena River. While aboard an authentic sternwheeler, we marvel at the “Wedding of the Waters” where the Chena and Tanana Rivers meet, observe an Alaskan bush pilot in action, and watch a champion sled dog demonstration from the kennels of the late Susan Butcher, four-time Iditarod winner. Along the way, we go ashore to be immersed in frontier living with a guided walking tour of a 
recreated Athabascan Native camp to discover how the Athabascans skillfully survived for over 10,000 years.
_{Photo Credit: Courtesy of Riverboat Discovery, Explore Fairbanks}

Enjoy premier access to Glacier Bay National Park aboard Holland America Line’s Koningsdam, allowing us to discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site from exclusive perspectives. A National Park Service Ranger and Huna-Tlingit interpreter provide enriching education while we view the breathtaking Margerie Glacier that stretches a mile.