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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Welcome to Vancouver! Consistently rated as one of the world's greatest places to live, this city will enchant you with its breathtaking snowcapped crags, city-hugging beaches and dense waterfront forests. Vancouver is filled with outdoor, museum and gallery attractions that will keep you busy, and the city's gay-friendly Davie Village, in the West End, is a must-see!

Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska's Inside Passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush green scenery — it's a habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. Its mountains are carpeted with majestic forests. The Inside Passage is loaded with history, culture and adventure. It is home to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians whose history is reflected in towering totem poles, and Russian settlers left a legacy of onion-domed churches gleaming with icons. Alaskan naturalists will be on board to narrate wildlife sightings as we sail through the passage.

Tracy Arm Fjord
Friday, May 15, 2015

As we voyage 45 miles south of Juneau into Tracy Arm, you will delight in the many glaciers and abundance of wildlife in the over-30 miles-long fjord. They are located in the heart of Tongass National Forest, containing 653,179 acres of preserved land. This region is home to abundant wildlife, such as arctic terns, Bonaparte gulls, black and brown bears, deer wolves and mountain goats, and marine life, such as harbor seals and porpoises.

Juneau, Alaska
Friday, May 15, 2015

Founded in 1880 as a mining camp, Juneau sits on the Gastineau Channel and is nestled at the base of Mount Juneau. Juneau offers excellent shopping directly adjacent to the ships. South Franklin Street parallels the ships and offers abundant shops, restaurants and bars. Mendenhall Glacier, at 12 miles long, is just one of the 38 major glaciers that flow from the Juneau Icefield, an expanse of interconnected glaciers that sits just behind the mountains next to the city. Juneau is also the best place to whale watch and has the most whale sightings of any port. You can kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish!

Skagway, Alaska
Saturday, May 16, 2015

Skagway's boomtown glory days live on as the heart and soul of this small town. Ride the antique White Pass & Yukon narrow-gauge railway, step into the Red Onion Saloon or visit the restored, historic buildings and wooden boardwalks of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, filled with locals in period costumes. Take an excursion and hike the Chilkoot Trail, the main route to the riches of the Klondike during the height of the Gold Rush era. You can even take advantage of the "Ska-Gay" Town tour that has been customized especially for the ladies of Olivia!

Scenic Cruising Glacier Bay
Sunday, May 17, 2015

Sailing through Glacier Bay, you travel along shorelines and among islands that were completely covered by ice just over 200 years ago. Today, Glacier Bay National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves 3.3 million acres of federally protected marine ecosystems, rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforests, wild coastlines and deep, sheltered fjords. Scan the skies for bald eagles, as this area is home to the highest density of nesting bald eagles in the world. Observe glaciers calving (crashing ice) into the bay—Glacier Bay has more calving tidewater glaciers than any other place in the world. Catch a glimpse into ice ages past as this beautiful, natural landmark is sure to calm your thoughts and excite your senses!

Ketchikan, Alaska
Monday, May 18, 2015

Founded as a salmon cannery site in 1885, Ketchikan's livelihood was initially fishing and for years the city was known as the "Canned Salmon Capital of the World." Many shops and houses are built right over the water. Besides the main attractions – Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village – try a flightseeing trip to Misty Fjords National Monument. This 3,570-square-mile wilderness is a natural mosaic of sea cliffs, steep fjords and rock walls jutting 3,000 feet straight out of the ocean. Trips into the monument, whether by tour boat, small airplane or kayak, provide wildlife sightings like seals, otters, bald eagles and whales.

Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Today you'll see wildlife in action! Sea lions love to play and snooze so be sure to look for them. Both humpback whales and orcas live in these waters; keep lookout for breaching, tail-slapping and feeding. There are also many bald eagles perched atop spruce trees or flying overhead. Alaskan naturalists will be on board to narrate wildlife sightings as we sail through the passage.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

You will disembark this morning and either head home or choose to join us on our post-cruise vacation stretcher to Denali National Park.

Traveler Info

Currency

The local currency is the U.S. dollar. In Vancouver, it is the Canadian dollar, but U.S. currency is also accepted.

Travel documentation and identification

You will need a passport that is valid for six months past the date of the trip. If you are not a US citizen, please check with both your country's consulate and the Canadian consulate to make sure that you do not need an entry visa or other additional documentation.

Where to fly into/out of

You will need to fly into and out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), approximately 30 minutes away from the cruise ship terminal, Canada Place, which is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. We encourage all passengers to arrive a day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.

Suggested arrival/departure times

Guests arriving in Vancouver on the day of sailing (May 13, 2015), should arrive no later than 12 pm. Guests departing Vancouver on the last day of sailing (May 24, 2015) should plan their departing flights to be at 12 pm or later.

Check-in

Embarkation and check-in begins at 11:30 am and will be available until 3:30 pm with all aboard at 4 pm.

Luggage allowances

While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.

Getting to your ship

You can take a taxi from the airport to the port for approximately CAD$40 and/or shared limo for approximately CAD$45-$55. The ride will take approximately 20-25 minutes depending on traffic.

You will be able to book a one-way airport to ship transfer through Holland America approximately 30 days prior to sailing. Cost is approximately $29 per person.

You can also use public transportation by taking the SkyTrain Canada Line. This station is accessible from inside the airport terminal, and the ride will take approximately 25-45 minutes (depending on the time of day and number of transfers). For just CAD$9, the Canada Line will drop you at the Waterfront station just two blocks from the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place.