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Canada & Alaska Cruise Holidays
Truly Unforgettable
I saw humpback whales in Kenai Fjords National Park, and joined the ‘1% club’ when I glimpsed the peak of Mount Denali on a clear day. I saw glaciers taller than skyscrapers and bears foraging on the shoreline, all in one holiday.
How to Book
Speak with our experts
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Call us to book
Have you decided on a spectacular cruise to Alaska? Or perhaps you fancy cruising New England and Atlantic Canada? Both are great choices for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. To book, just give our Canada Travel Experts a call and we'll be happy to advise you. Discuss your dream holiday plans with us and we can book the perfect package or tailor-make a holiday from scratch. We'll also help you find the cruise cabin that will offer the perfect experience for you.
The On-Board Experience
A day in the life of a cruise-goer
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Waking up to those views
Towering glaciers, glittering icebergs and turquoise waters – these are the otherworldly views you’ve been waiting for. Each day, you’ll be greeted by something spectacular. Watch a majestic glacier slide past as you enjoy breakfast on your private balcony. Or treat yourself to panoramic views and the best photos opportunities in the sunshine on the deck. Trust us: the Alaskan outdoors is warmer than you think, and more spectacular than you can imagine. -
Relaxing on board
As you cruise to your next fascinating port of call, you’ve got time to indulge in the facilities on board. A blissful massage or relaxing spa treatment is the perfect way to unwind, followed by a refreshing dip in the pool. Join in the fun with an exciting live cookery show complete with hands on workshops. Or stroll through the boutique, duty-free shops on board. Come evening, a world class show will be waiting to entertain you. -
Dining in luxury
Dinner on board your cruise ship can be as sophisticated or relaxed as you choose. Dress up to the nines in the elegant main dining room or keep things casual and dine on the deck. Whether you cruise with Celebrity or Holland America Line, the restaurant options are endless. From American grills to Asian fusion, pasta to steak, the chef-prepared food is mouth-watering every time. Pick a new restaurant each evening and tuck in! -
Evening Entertainment
When the sun goes down, the entertainment on board your ship warms up. From cocktails and nightlife to comfy movie theatres and musical shows, there is so much to choose from. Circus acts will wow you in the main theatre, while there’s everything to play for in the casino. BBC’s Frozen Planet live will open your eyes, while a trivia quiz will keep you on your toes. The options are endless, and all of them are world-class.
A Room with a View
Choose your perfect cabin
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Choosing your cabin
No wonder cruisers spend so much time choosing their cabin! A once-in-a-lifetime Alaska cruise has some of the most breath-taking scenery in the world. The right cabin is paramount not just for your enjoyment, but for capturing those unique moments, too. Luckily, we have a cabin to suit every holiday-goer. Choose from: a classic Inside Cabin, an Oceanview Cabin with a window, a Balcony Cabin with your own private outdoor space, or a luxurious Suite with a private balcony. -
Breath-taking ocean views
Both Holland America and Celebrity offer rooms with stunning ocean views. Holland America's Oceanview Staterooms have picture windows, while the floor-to-ceiling sliding doors in Veranda rooms allow you to step right out onto your private balcony. Celebrity's Balcony Staterooms also provide secluded outdoor space to sit and relax. Choose Aquaclass for unlimited access to their serene Persian Spa, or pick Concierge Class for extra services like priority check in. -
Luxurious suites
For an extra special experience, choose a suite. Not only do these provide even more space, with some offering a lounge, dining room and even an outdoor whirlpool, they also offer a long list of extra amenities. Look out for bubbles on arrival, access to a VIP lounge, extra-luxurious bedding, a mini-bar, an espresso machine... There are countless examples of attention to detail that can make your cruising experience the luxury escape of a lifetime.
Dream Destinations
Stop off in wild places
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Stop off in wild places
Perched on the edges of glaciers and fjords, the towns you visit on your cruise are hidden deep in the wilderness – and are all the more beautiful for it. No roads lead to Juneau, so its mysteries are revealed only to the intrepid who venture by air and sea. Seward’s charm lies in its fascinating fur trade heritage. Towns like Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point immerse you in a wealth of culture and history. The Gold Rush might be over, but Alaska still has riches to discover. -
Gold Rush heritage in Skagway
Many cruises sail up to the Northernmost point of the Inside Passage as far as Skagway. Skagway is famous as the best-preserved Klondike Gold Rush town in the area. Explore the historic wooden boardwalk streets, learn about the intrepid prospectors and try your hand at panning for gold. There are also fantastic hiking opportunities here. The Harding Glacier is right in the town’s backyard, and you’ll see the stunning Glacier Bay National Park next door. -
Anchorage – the gateway to Alaska
Some cruises continue past Skagway and the Glacier Bay National Park, all the way up to Anchorage. This port is the perfect gateway to explore the spectacular wilds of Alaska by land. From here you can take an excursion into Denali National Park, where the skies are wider and the mountains taller than you ever imagined. The snow-covered cap of North America’s highest mountain peak, Mt Denali (Mt McKinley) towers over everything else.
Wild Encounters
Meet Alaska’s residents
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Meet Alaska’s residents
Alaska isn’t a world-famous wilderness destination for nothing. When you cruise here, you can bank on seeing some incredible wildlife along the way. Bald eagles soar overhead. Porpoises, humpbacks and orcas swim the waters of the Inside Passage. Grizzlies roam Alaska’s shores during summer, when the salmon are plentiful and the fishing is easy. Artic terns and mountain goats, Dall sheep and puffins, sea lions and otters: there is so much waiting to meet you. -
Whale encounters
A spout of water vapour misting the air. An elegant dorsal fin rising up. A tail fluke disappearing down. When you spot a whale on your cruise – whether it’s fleeting glimpse or a thundering breach – it will set your spine tingling. These beautiful animals are an almost guaranteed sighting along your journey, with humpbacks and orcas commonly sighted. Ghostly belugas swim near Anchorage, and fin, mike and gray whales also inhabit these icy waters. -
Alaska's grizzly bears
Seeing a wild Alaskan brown bear in all his grizzled glory is one of the most remarkable sights awaiting you on your trip to Alaska. Extend your trip into Denali and the Yukon and you could be lucky enough to spot a grizzly bear ambling across the road in front of you or grazing in the tundra. The iconic Brooks Falls - where grizzlies expertly fish for salmon as they jump up the cascades - is just a short flight from Anchorage, in Katmai National Park.
Adventures Ashore
Discover Alaska your way
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Discover Alaska your way
A cruise isn’t just about cruising. Every time you dock, there is a new world to explore – and a choice of amazing ways to do it. From whale watching to history tours, helicopter rides to hikes, each excursion immerses your in Alaska. Succumb to the ruddy-cheeked charm of the towns and be spellbound by the surrounding nature. After viewing Alaska’s craggy peaks and glittering ice caps from the deck, you’ll find you can’t wait to get up close and personal. -
Walk with giants
With so many ice-age giants dotted along the route of your cruise, there are plenty of opportunities get even closer to the glaciers on an excursion. Travel down Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Prince William Sound, where the mighty Spencer Glacier awaits you. Or head just out of Juneau for a personal encounter with the vast Mendenhall Glacier. Get close enough to hear the ice crack, and witness huge chunks thunder into the ocean. -
Tour through history
There are countless opportunities to discover the rich fur trading and gold mining history of the region, either in the ports you visit or further afield. Take a step back in time with a fascinating gold mine tour, and try panning for gold yourself. Continue the adventure by boarding an old sternwheeler for a new kind of cruise. Complete your excursion with a welcoming visit to a native village and a demonstration with loveable sled dogs.
Our favourite cruise holidays
Take a look at our best-selling packages below. Inspired? Call our experts for our full range of holidays or tailor-make your own.
Save up to £200 plus Free Drinks Package & up to $300 Onboard Credit!* See terms and conditions for more information
- 7 night Alaska cruise to Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau & Ketchikan
- 6 nights' accommodation in Victoria & Vancouver with transfer
- Return international flights included
- Save up to £200 plus Free Drinks Package & $300 Onboard Credit!*
- 7 night Alaska cruise
- 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- 9 nights' hotels in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff & Lake Louise
- Transfers from Banff to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Calgary airport
- Return international flights included
- 7 night Alaska Cruise
- 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- 4 nights' accommodation in Vancouver, Banff, Kamloops & Vancouver
- Transfers between Calgary and Banff, Banff and Lake Louise
- Return international flights included
Rockies and Alaska Cruise Extravaganza Holiday
Rail & Cruise Tour | 16 nights, 17 days- 7 night Alaska cruise
- 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- 9 nights' accommodation in Lake Louise, Banff, Kamloops & Vancouver
- Transfers from Calgary to Banff, Banff to Lake Louise
- Return international flights included
- 7 night Alaska cruise
- Cruise to Tracy Arm, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay & Ketchikan
- 6 nights' accommodation in Victoria & Vancouver
- Coaches & ferries between airport, Victoria, Vancouver downtown hotel
- Return international flights included
- 7 night Alaska cruise
- Bear watching excursions in British Columbia's Glendale Cove
- 3 nights’ accommodation at Knight Inlet Lodge wilderness resort
- Return floatplane from Campbell River to Knight Inlet Lodge
- Return international flights included
- 7 night Alaska cruise
- Alaska tour by modern coach to Denali, Fairbanks & Dawson City
- 8 nights' hotels in Alaska & Yukon
- Day trip to Denali National Park
- Return international flights included
- Still searching for your perfect holiday? For the full range of Alaska cruise holidays, please call our team or send us an enquiry.
See our cruise journeys for yourself
Watch these inspiring videos of our stunning cruise routes through Canada and Alaska
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This is Alaska
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The Holland America Line Experience
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Cruising with Celebrity
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Suites & Staterooms
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Exploring Yukon & Denali
Why Alaska takes our breath away…
Just imagine yourself aboard a luxurious Alaskan cruise: you make your way to the top deck and wave goodbye to the beautiful skyline of Vancouver. As you pull out of the harbour, the city twinkles on one side, mountains soar on the other. As you cruise ahead, the Inside Passage opens up into vast stretches of shimmering blue water. You can see whales breaching and bald eagles overhead. Soon the jagged icebergs and ice floes of Alaska come into view. A cruise to Alaska is certainly like no other!
Holland America and Celebrity Cruise ships make their way up the dramatic Inside Passage as you sail from Vancouver to Alaska. Cruising is one of the best ways to see these rugged coastal landscapes and hard-to-reach wilderness areas. At each stop you can enjoy exciting tours and excursions to get a real insight into the different cultures and ways of life in Alaska. After a busy day, simply relax as your every need is taken care of. The hardest decision will be deciding which gourmet restaurant to dine in that evening!
Cruise Know-How
Frequently asked questions for your cruise holiday
Check our frequently asked questions to help you plan for your Canada and Alaska cruise holiday
What can I do onboard?
Although your cruise ship to Alaska will be smaller and more intimate than some of the behemoths that cruise the Med, there is still lots to do on board. Cinema, evening shows, a casino, interactive presentations…and of course, those ever-changing views.
Where can I dine?
You'll have a choice of free dining included plus the option to pay for a more luxurious meal in the other restaurants.
What should I wear?
Wear casual, comfortable layers and sturdy, grippy shoes on the deck during your Alaska cruise. Evening is usually smart casual.
Will I get seasick?
Don't worry - the islands of the Inside Passage afford protection from the open ocean, and modern ships are very stable.
What can I do in port?
An Alaskan cruise is full of activities. When the boat stops, the adventures begin! Hike, whale watch and walk on glaciers.
Where will my cruise go?
Our different routes with Holland America Line and Celebrity depart Vancouver and take in Alaska's exciting cities, including Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Seward and Anchorage depending on the package you have chosen. You'll get to pass famous sights like Icy Point, the Hubbard Glacier, Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay.
