14 Day Tour | Cruise Alaska and the Canadian Rockies with Flights

Vancouver Jasper

Please catch a taxi from your hotel to Hyatt Regency Hotel for your Rockies tour coach departure point. From here you will depart on your Canada Rockies Coach Tour. We will drive through the farming communities of the Fraser Valley. Ascend the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops, in the arid interior of British Columbia. After lunch, retrace the route of the famous Overlanders along the North Thompson River to reach your hotel in Jasper.

Meals: None

Accommodation: Mount Robson Inn or similar

Jasper Banff

Your day starts with a scenic hike through Maligne Canyon before heading South. Then, travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway to take in some of nature’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Have your camera ready for possible wildlife sightings! Highlights include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. Ride the “Ice Explorer” on Athabasca Glacier or visit the Glacier Skywalk. 

Meals: None

Accommodation: Banff Aspen Inn or similar

Banff National Park

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Banff National Park. Start your morning with a leisurely hike in Johnston Canyon and stroll along the shores of picturesque Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. In the afternoon, visit the world famous Banff Springs Hotel and Bow Falls. With your free time in Banff, you may also choose from optional activities such as soaking in the natural spa at the Upper Hot Springs or taking a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. 

Meals: None

Accommodation: Banff Aspen Inn or similar

Banff Vancouver 

This morning, enjoy a drive through Rogers Pass, the highest part of the route to the Rockies. On your scenic return journey through Yoho National Park, catch a glimpse of an engineering marvel: the Spiral Tunnels. In the late afternoon/evening arrive in Vancouver and make your way to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.

Meals: None

Accommodation: Barclay Hotel/Quality Inn Suites Hotel/Sandman Hotel Vancouver or similar

Vancouver

This morning please catch a taxi from your hotel to the Vancouver Cruise Terminal. You will then check in for your Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Ruby Princess Cruise Liner. 

The ship will depart at 4PM.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Ruby Princess

At Sea

Today is a full day at sea. Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the ships many facilities.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Ruby Princess

Juneau

Today the ship will arrive at 1PM and depart at 10PM.

Accessible only by air or sea, Alaska's capital city entices travelers with its beauty, tranquility and outdoor activities. The Mendenhall Glacier, the jewel of the Juneau Icefield, can be discovered on scenic drives, hikes, boat rides, rafting trips, kayaking excursions and helicopter tours. Thrill-seekers get their adrenaline fix while ziplining above alpine forests, and culture lovers learn about landmarks such as the governor's mansion and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church during explorations of downtown. A prospector-led panning adventure to Last Chance Basin allows you to strike gold, just as folks did in the late 19th century. Juneau's waters are a hot spot for humpback whales, and daily cruises afford the opportunity to witness these majestic creatures-a truly unforgettable experience. Brush up on local history with a visit to the Alaska State Museum, and cap off the day's adventures with a sampling of freshly caught salmon and locally sourced beer.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Ruby Princess

Skagway

Today the ship will arrive at 7AM and depart at 830PM.

Though it's small in terms of population, Skagway is plenty big when it comes to adventure. Sail among waterfalls and wildlife on Lynn Canal, one of the longest, deepest fjords in North America, or take a helicopter tour over glaciers before trying your hand at dog sledding. A kayaking expedition down the Inside Passage will have you paddling past seals, sea lions, porpoises and possibly humpback whales. Hikers can trek the Chilkoot Trail, the primary route prospectors followed in Alaska's 19th-century gold rush, while photographers will marvel at the jaw-dropping photo ops from atop White Pass summit, which is accessible via railway or a picturesque drive on the Klondike Highway. Amid the scenery and stillness of Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, keep your eyes peeled for the rare and endangered birds during a river float.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Ruby Princess

Glacier Bay 

Today the ship will cruise through Glacier Bay National Park.

A popular tour destination on cruise itineraries, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve wows with its icy wilderness and grand glaciers in southeastern Alaska. Cruise ships, sailboats, kayaks and more navigate the 65-mile bay for picturesque vantage points of more than 1,000 glaciers, but they can't draw too near to the frozen giants since chunks of ice often break off, or calve, from glaciers and thunder down into the water, creating icebergs. Glaciers of note include the park's largest tidewater glacier, John Hopkins; the elongated 21-mile Margerie; and the rapidly receding Muir. The park also is home to an amazing world of marine life, including humpback whales, sea otters, giant Pacific octopuses and harbor porpoises. An array of species resides on land, from brown and black bears to moose, mountain goats, wolves and prickly porcupines, while the bird variety includes bald eagles, tufted puffins and trumpeter swans.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Ruby Princess

Ketchikan

Today the ship will arrive 10AM and depart at 6PM.

With its boat-filled harbor and colorful waterfront, Ketchikan welcomes visitors to southeastern Alaska's Inside Passage. Fishing opportunities abound in the self-proclaimed salmon capital of the world, and bear viewing spots often find the creatures munching on their catch of the day. The Totem Heritage Center displays 33 19th-century totem poles, making it the largest collection in the U.S. Expeditions to the country's largest national forest, Tongass, explore its 16.7 million acres by Jeep, canoe or on foot, while floatplane tours provide a bird's-eye view of Misty Fjords National Monument. Other outings explore the town's past as a Native American settlement and gold rush hub or take to the water with kayaks or paddleboards for encounters with harbor seals and the occasional humpback or killer whale.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Ruby Princess

At Sea

Today is a full day at sea. Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the ships many facilities.

Meals: All Meals onboard

Accommodation: Ruby Princess

Vancouver Australia

This morning the ship will arrive at 730AM. Disembark and make your way to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast and Inflight Menu

Australia

Today you will arrive back in Australia. Welcome home!