• 10 Days
  • Airfare Included

Alaskan Glacier Discovery Cruise

Tour Style:
Cruises
Activity Level:
Leisurely

Experience the best of Alaska’s wild beauty as you cruise through the most iconic waterways, where vast glaciers and breathtaking coastal scenery await. Our adventure begins with a flight to Anchorage and a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm to our floating home in Whittier. Board Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam for seven incredible nights of discovering vast glaciers and savoring gourmet meals with As You Wish Dining. Witness the thunderous calving of Hubbard Glacier and the natural wonderland of Glacier Bay National Park! Enjoy three charming ports of call: dive into the gold rush-era in Skagway with a ride on the famed White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, explore the remote capital city of Juneau, and soak up coastal charm in Ketchikan. Our journey concludes with gliding along the tranquil Inside Passage to Vancouver, where we disembark and travel to Seattle for a Farewell Dinner.

Trip overview may vary by departure.

Interested in experiencing even more of The Last Frontier? Add a spectacular four-day extension before the tour, where you can dig deeper into this beloved destination. We begin with a stay in Fairbanks, featuring sights of the iconic Trans-Alaska Pipeline and hands-on gold panning. Venturing south, you'll spend two nights in the vast wilderness of Denali National Park and Preserve with a guided tour to search for the “Big Five.” Our exploration concludes with a visit to the Iditarod Trail Headquarters in Wasilla and a museum in Anchorage, where the regular tour begins.

SINGLE OCCUPANCY - $3,549 per person   DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - $2,699 per person

Call 1-888-867-2190 to book your extension. (Only available for the August 29​, 2026 departure.)

Extension, Day 1: Fly to Fairbanks

Settle into your accommodations after arriving in the "Golden Heart City," known for its warm hospitality and gold rush history.  

Extension, Day 2: Local Culture & Gold Mining

Our adventure begins with sights of the famous Trans-Alaska Pipeline as we make our way to Gold Daughters. Discover Fairbanks’ gold rush history at this family-owned site while enjoying an authentic gold-panning experience. You may even find a nugget to keep! Stepping next door to the mining museum, hundreds of historic artifacts await our exploration. This afternoon, we savor a wonderful Welcome Lunch before traveling to Denali and settling in for a relaxing evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Extension, Day 3: Denali National Park & Preserve

This morning, we venture into the rugged landscape of Denali National Park and Preserve for a Tundra Wilderness Tour. At six million acres, it is one of the largest unspoiled regions in the world! Led by a naturalist guide, we keep an eye out for Alaska’s famed "Big Five" – bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves. If the skies are clear, we may even catch a glimpse of Mount Denali’s towering peak, the highest in North America! The rest of the day is yours to pursue personal interests.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Extension, Day 4: Anchorage

Today, we head to Wasilla for a delicious lunch and a visit to the Iditarod Trail Headquarters. Learn about mushing and the iconic Anchorage-to-Nome race while viewing interesting footage and displays. Our journey then continues south to Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, where we explore its namesake museum. Browse impressive exhibits that detail Alaskan history, Indigenous cultures, and regional art. Later, we check in to our accommodations and have free time to rest or shop for unique souvenirs, such as handmade jewelry.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch