Kathie Snyders
Beyond the Crowds Travel
Alaska Cruisetour August 2027
Aug 22, 2027 to Sep 2, 2027
Alaska
Aug 22, 2027
Join us for an enthralling, fun-filled Alaskan Cruise
aboard Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam.
- Glacier Bay National Park ranks as one of Alaska's premier must-see destinations for its unparalleled concentration of tidewater glaciers, diverse wildlife, and raw wilderness accessible primarily by boat.
- Margerie Glacier stands out for dramatic calving events where massive ice chunks crash into the sea, often visible during full-day tours covering 130 miles from Bartlett Cove. The park hosts humpback whales bubble-net feeding, sea otters rafting, brown bears foraging, and over 280 bird species amid fjords and rainforests.
- Unlike accessible glaciers like Hubbard or Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay offers intimate, ranger-narrated encounters in a 3.3-million-acre UNESCO site with limited daily cruise permits preserving its pristine feel. Travelers feel it is breathtaking and unforgettable, surpassing expectations for scale and marine life sightings.
The Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship is a sweet spot in size: not a “floating city,” but large enough to offer multiple entertainment venues, modern stabilizers designed to reduce side-to-side roll, and a range of activities such as painting classes, tai chi, and pickleball, plus it enjoyed a fresh refurbishment in 2023.
What's included in this trip:
• 7-Day Glacier Discovery Northbound cruise from Vancouver (Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park*, College Fjord).
• Disembark Whittier with cruisetrain to Anchorage..
• McKinley Explorer® rail from Anchorage to Denali.
• Two nights Denali Lodge with Tundra Wilderness Tour.†
• Deluxe motorcoach Denali to Fairbanks with Riverboat Discovery.
• One night each Anchorage/Fairbanks; cruisetour ends Fairbanks.
• Signature Beverage Package (drinks ≤$11, max 15 total including non-alcoholic).
• WiFi Surf Package (1 device).
• 1-3 specialty dining nights (Pinnacle/Tamarind/Canaletto).
• $100 shore excursion credit.
• Elite Beverage Package upgrade (drinks ≤$15, unlimited non-alcohlic drinks).
• Premium WiFi upgrade (Surf the web, use social media, check email and send messages).
• Prepaid Crew Appreciation (~$17-19/day pp).
FREE 2027 Cruisetour Dining Package *
What's not included (but can be added):
- Flights
- Insurance
Itinerary:
11-Day Signature Denali Cruisetour (D5C) Day-by-Day Itinerary:
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Day 0: Embark Vancouver – Sail from Vancouver, glide under Lion's Gate Bridge into Inside Passage.
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Day 1: Scenic Cruising Inside Passage – Full day of scenic cruising and onboard elegance.
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Day 2: Ketchikan – Explore Native culture, salmon fishing, Misty Fjords.
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Day 3: Juneau – Full day in Alaska's capital with shore excursions and shopping.
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Day 4: Skagway – Relive Gold Rush history with excursions and shopping.
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Day 5: Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve* – 8-hour fjord cruising with NPS Ranger commentary.
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Day 6: College Fjord – Leisurely day with evening picturesque fjord cruising.
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Day 7: Disembark Whittier → Cruisetrain to Anchorage – Scenic rail along Turnagain Arm.
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Day 8: Anchorage → McKinley Explorer® rail to Denali – Glass-domed railcars to Denali Lodge.
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Day 9: Denali – Tundra Wilderness Tour† (5-6 hours) into Denali National Park & Preserve.
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Day 10: Denali → Motorcoach to Fairbanks – Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler experience.
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Day 11: Fairbanks – Cruisetour ends.
*Glacier Bay subject to NPS permits. †Tundra tour may substitute Denali Natural History Tour.
Note: I was able to increase my group allotment to 16, but that just holds the price. No cabins are being held and they could sell out.
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Available Packages
Neptune Suite (SA) - Starboard (may still be available)
Available until September 1, 2026
- 3 left
Starting At: $6,255.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person
Neptune Suite
King-size bed
Spacious verandah
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Large sitting area
Whirlpool bath
Complimentary mimosa with in-suite breakfast
Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning
Welcome glass of sparkling wine at dinner on embarkation day
Premium in-room dining breakfast menu
Premium bathrobes
Exclusive tote bag
In-suite coffee/espresso machine
Neptune Suite Priority Access
Cocktail party with the Neptune Lounge Concierge
Club Orange private dining venue3 (On select ships)
Breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill4 (On select ships)
Priority check-in/disembarkation
Priority boarding for tendered ports
Priority dining and seating requests
Neptune Suite (SB) - only Port side at this time
Available until September 1, 2026
- 3 left
$6,055.00
Deposit: $600.00 per person
Neptune Suite
King-size bed
Spacious verandah
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Large sitting area
Whirlpool bath
Complimentary mimosa with in-suite breakfast
Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning
Welcome glass of sparkling wine at dinner on embarkation day
Premium in-room dining breakfast menu
Premium bathrobes
Exclusive tote bag
In-suite coffee/espresso machine
Neptune Suite Priority Access
Cocktail party with the Neptune Lounge Concierge
Club Orange private dining venue3 (On select ships)
Breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill4 (On select ships)
Priority check-in/disembarkation
Priority boarding for tendered ports
Priority dining and seating requests