GLACIER BAY

Glacier Bay, Alaska

One of the top requests of travel agents booking an Alaska cruise is spending a day in Glacier Bay. Not every cruise line enters Glacier Bay National Park, but it is one of the highlights of the Inside Passage and should be at the top of your list when it comes to choosing an itinerary. Hearing and watching a glacial calving is one of earth’s most spectacular sights, a true bucket list experience. This federally protected area is also home to a large population of Alaska’s wildlife: brown and black bears, moose, mountain goats, wolves and bald eagles. Only a few ships per day are allowed to enter the bay and Holland America Line has more cruises to Glacier Bay than any other cruise line.

BAKED ALASKA

The culinary tradition in Alaska makes for vibrant and memorable meals. Each evening in your ship’s dining room, the day’s port is highlighted by regional specialties like king crab, local rockfish, fresh halibut and the show-stopper – a flambéed ice cream dessert known as “Baked Alaska.” 

Baked Alaska from the Pinnacle Grill

There’s no better way to experience Alaska than with an authentic culinary tour and hands-on cooking experience in partnership with FOOD & WINE. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the science that transforms seafood into a delicious meal with the chef and owner of the historic Skagway Inn. Harvest produce from the Inn’s garden, prepare an Alaskan salmon fillet with hand-picked ingredients, then toast your success with a thoughtfully-paired wine.

 

RAILWAY TOUR

White Pass railway journey

Extend your trip into the Alaska wilderness with a rail journey into the Yukon territory. Built as the Klondike Gold Rush wound to a close, the White Pass & Yukon Route was laid out to connect the port of Skagway with Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon. Trace this historic path through the mountains and witness the ruggedly beautiful terrain on a railroad still operating after 120+ years. This narrow-gauge railroad was named an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark along with other global icons like the Panama Canal, the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.

• Reach the summit of White Pass in the complete comfort of your restored or replica vintage rail car
• Spot landmarks like Pass Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch as your guide narrates the journey with a history of the Klondike Gold Rush
• Experience the spectacular views on both sides of the car by taking a roundtrip journey

Contact one of our travel agents to book your Alaskan cruise adventure today!