View of the Whittier-to-Anchorage Alaska train leaving from the ship

Alaska Cruisetours

Combine the best of Alaska on a cruisetour, pairing breathtaking coastal voyages with an immersive journey into the state’s rugged interior. Sail past towering glaciers, then venture deeper by rail and road to explore Denali National Park and beyond.

Ultimate Denali Experience & Historic Dawson City, Yukon

Our Alaska cruisetours usher you to Denali National Park & Preserve, home to winding rivers, fascinating wildlife, and North America’s highest mountain peak. We are the only cruise line that takes you to Dawson City, Yukon, the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush.

Holland America Denali Lodge in Alaska, featuring a rustic wooden clock tower, red metal roofs, and large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Alaska & Denali Cruisetours

Days on Land: 2–7

Overnights: 1–3 Nights at Denali

Board our privately-owned glass-domed McKinley Explorer® railcars and embark on an unforgettable luxury rail experience through Alaska’s sprawling interior. Your destination? Our exclusive 60-acre Holland America Denali Lodge — your base camp for adventures in Denali National Park & Preserve.

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View of the White Pass & Yukon Railroad in The Yukon, Canada

Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetours

Days on Land: 6–11

Overnights: 2–3 Nights at Denali & 2–3 Nights in the Yukon

We’re the only cruise line that takes you into the heart of the remote Yukon Territory. Explore Dawson City, known for its sweeping landscapes, Native traditions, and Klondike Gold Rush history, and follow in the footsteps of 1896 prospectors at the meeting of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers.

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View of a lake surrounded by forest and mountains in Denali National Park, Alaska

Top Reasons to Book an Alaska Cruisetour With Holland America

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#1 in Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness Tours

We bring you closer to Alaska’s wildlife, whether you’re watching whales and other marine mammals from our ships’ expansive decks, photographing moose in Anchorage, or spotting Denali’s “Big 5” land animals.

Visit UNESCO Sites & Go Deep Into Alaska's National Parks

All Alaska cruisetours include a guided visit to Denali National Park & Preserve and every cruisetour visits at least one UNESCO World Heritage site. Spot wildlife on the Tundra Wilderness Tour or discover the park's cultural treasures on the Denali National History Tour.

Unforgettable Rail Experience

Every Alaska cruisetour includes a ride on board our privately owned, two-story, glass-domed McKinley Explorer® railcars.

Holland America Denali Lodge

Enjoy newly renovated rooms, breathtaking views and easy access to bustling Denali Square™ at our exclusive 60-acre Holland America Denali Lodge.

Only Cruise Line That Takes You to the Heart of the Yukon

Discover rugged landscapes where towering mountains meet tundra and where wildlife roams free. Explore Dawson City and visit the National Historic Site that started the Klondike Gold Rush. Enjoy time at Gold Dredge 4 while a guide shares the history of gold dredging.

Venture Into Alaska’s Interior and the Yukon Territory

Our Alaska cruisetours take you to a mix of popular locales and remote, less-traveled wonders.

Fairbanks

Cruise down a river aboard an authentic sternwheeler on the Riverboat Discovery tour
Pan for gold at an actual mining camp on a tour featuring Gold Dredge 8

Alaska’s second-largest city nicknamed "The Golden Heart City" was born of Gold Rush fever thanks to Felix Pedro, who found the precious metal in 1902 in a small stream that’s now called Pedro Creek.

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map of Fairbanks, Alaska, and surrounding area

A couple watches as a goldpanner demonstrates how to pan for gold

exterior view of Gold Dredge 8 operation near Fairbanks, Alaska

A man panning for gold on a Holland America shore excursion in Fairbanks, Alaska

Inuit Statue called "Unknown First Family" in Fairbanks, Alaska

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Two moose stand in Wonder Lake in Denali National Par & Preserve with Denali Mountain in the distance

Denali National Park & Preserve

Denali National Park’s 6 million acres of untouched wilderness are home to diverse wildlife, the glacier-fed Nenana River, and North America’s highest peak, the jewel of Alaska’s Interior.

Experience Denali

Holland America Denali Lodge

We have built the ultimate Alaska lodge for the ultimate Alaska experience! Get close to Denali’s wildlife and wilderness at Holland America Denali Lodge, featuring beautiful views, bustling Denali Square™, and the same genuine service you love from our cruise ships.

A family of grizzly bears walking across a meadow in Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska

Complimentary Tours

All Alaska cruisetours include a guided visit to Denali National Park & Preserve — either the Tundra Wilderness Tour (2- and 3-night stays) or the Denali Natural History Tour (1-night stays). All 2026 Yukon itineraries include the Klondike Gold Tour.

McKinley Explorer® Train

Ride our privately owned glass-domed railcars through the Alaska wilderness while enjoying signature dishes and cocktails.

Explore our Premier Rail Experience

Denali National Park & Preserve

Denali National Park’s 6 million acres of untouched wilderness are home to diverse wildlife, the glacier-fed Nenana River, and North America’s highest peak, the jewel of Alaska’s Interior.

Experience Denali

Holland America Denali Lodge

Complimentary Tours

McKinley Explorer® Train

Ride our privately owned glass-domed railcars through the Alaska wilderness while enjoying signature dishes and cocktails.

Explore our Premier Rail Experience

Denali National Park & Preserve

Holland America Denali Lodge

Complimentary Tours

McKinley Explorer® Train

Alaska Cruisetour Travel Tips & Articles

Alaska Cruisetours – The Best Way to See the Great Land Alaska cruisetours allow travelers to add a safe and secure multi-day adventure off the beaten path in addition to their Alaska cruise.

Visiting Alaska’s Denali National Park With the nation’s tallest peak, 6 million acres of protected land and solitude rarely found in the U.S. today, visiting Denali National Park is the wilderness experience of a lifetime.

Explore Alaska by Train Alaska train tours offer spectacular backcountry views. Learn about the McKinley Explorer® (part of an Alaska cruisetour) and the White Pass & Yukon Railway.

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The Only Cruise Line That Takes You Into the Heart of the Yukon, Canada

A gold discovery in 1896 set off a frenzy of prospectors on a treacherous journey to the Yukon. Retrace their path on board the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway and take in the region’s rugged beauty while your expert Tour Director shares insider knowledge.

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

Take a narrow-gauge ride in the historic path of prospectors, relaxing in vintage rebuilt or replica passenger coaches. Enjoy points of interest, such as Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch.

White Pass & Yukon Route sign posted on the train caboose

White Pass & Yukon Route train making its way around a bend in the tracks

A passenger looks out the window of his train car

A group of travels walk beside the stopped caboose of a White Pass & Yukon train

Experience Alaska Your Way

We curate the best Alaska itineraries for you, whether by land, sea or rail.

Classic Alaska & denali

Signature Alaska & Denali

Ultimate Alaska & Denali

Alaska, Denali & Yukon

What Is It?

Alaska & Denali highlights

Best of Alaska & Denali

Best of Alaska & Denali +
a quaint Alaska town

Best of Alaska & Denali +
the Yukon Territory

Which Cruise is Included?

7-Day Glacier Discovery

7-Day Glacier Discovery OR 7-Day Alaska Inside Passage (3–4 nights)

How Many Days on Land?

2–3

3–5

6–10

How Many Nights at Denali National Park?

2–3

Which "Glacier Days" Are Included?

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
College Fjord OR Hubbard Glacier

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
College Fjord OR Hubbard Glacier

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
College Fjord OR Hubbard Glacier

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve*
College Fjord OR Hubbard Glacier

Which Denali National Park Tour is Included?

Denali Natural History Tour

Tundra Wilderness Tour

Is the McKinley Explorer^® Railway Included?

Yes

Why Should I Choose This Cruisetour?

Denali +
the Alaska Railroad in the shortest amount of time

Signature Denali experiences +
up to 3-night stays

Iconic Alaska favorites +
Alyeska, Seward or Homer

Unique guided tour of Denali +
a visit to Dawson City with a complimentary Klondike Gold Tour

2025 Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetours

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Signature Alaska & Denali Cruisetours (2 or 3 nights at Denali)
D1	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Land First	Fairbanks	Triple Denali			Anchorage	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage	Triple Denali			Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D2	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Land First	Anchorage	Triple Denali			Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Triple Denali			Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

D0	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Fairbanks	Double Denali		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Double Denali		Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D5	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Land First	Fairbanks	Double Denali		Anchorage	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D6	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Anchorage	Double Denali		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Double Denali		Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Ultimate Alaska & Denali Cruisetours (2 nights at Denali)
D3	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Fairbanks		Double Denali		Anchorage	Seward		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Seward		Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks		Cruisetour Ends

D4	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Fairbanks		Double Denali		Anchorage	Alyeska		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Alyeska		Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks		Cruisetour Ends

DH	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Fairbanks		Double Denali		Anchorage	Homer		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Homer		Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks		Cruisetour Ends

Classic Alaska & Denali Cruisetours (1 night at Denali)
D7	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Fairbanks	Denali	Anchorage	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage	Denali	Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D8	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Land First	Fairbanks	Denali	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Denali	Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D9	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Anchorage	Talkeetna	Denali	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Denali	Talkeetna	Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetours With Glacier Discovery Cruise
Y1	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Land First	Vancouver	Whitehorse	Dawson		Fairbanks		Triple Denali			Anchorage		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage		Triple Denali			Fairbanks		Dawson		Whitehorse	Vancouver	Cruisetour Ends

Y2	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Vancouver	Dawson		Double Denali		Anchorage	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage		Double Denali		Dawson		Vancouver	Cruisetour Ends

Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetours With Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
Y3	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Anchorage	Triple Denali			Fairbanks	Dawson		Whitehorse	Skagway		Skagway	Glacier Bay	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Juneau	Skagway		Whitehorse	Dawson		Fairbanks	Triple Denali			Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Y4	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Land First	Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks	Dawson		Whitehorse	Skagway	Skagway	Glacier Bay	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Juneau	Skagway	Whitehorse	Dawson		Fairbanks	Double Denali			Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Y5	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Land First	Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks	Dawson	Whitehorse	Skagway	Glacier Bay	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Juneau	Whitehorse	Dawson		Fairbanks	Double Denali		Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Y6	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Anchorage	Double Denali			Fairbanks	Dawson	Whitehorse	Skagway	Glacier Bay	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Juneau	Whitehorse	Dawson	Fairbanks	Double Denali		Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

2026 Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetours

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Signature Alaska & Denali Cruisetours (2 or 3 nights at Denali)
D1	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Land First	Fairbanks	Triple Denali			Anchorage	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage	Triple Denali			Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D2	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Land First	Anchorage	Triple Denali			Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Triple Denali			Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

D0	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Fairbanks	Double Denali		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Double Denali		Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D5	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Land First	Fairbanks	Double Denali		Anchorage	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D6	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Anchorage	Double Denali		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Double Denali		Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Ultimate Alaska & Denali Cruisetours (2 nights at Denali)
D3	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Fairbanks		Double Denali		Anchorage	Seward		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Seward		Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks		Cruisetour Ends

D4	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Fairbanks		Double Denali		Anchorage	Alyeska		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Alyeska		Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks		Cruisetour Ends

DH	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Fairbanks		Double Denali		Anchorage	Homer		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Homer		Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks		Cruisetour Ends

Classic Alaska & Denali Cruisetours (1 night at Denali)
D7	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Fairbanks	Denali	Anchorage	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage	Denali	Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D8	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Land First	Fairbanks	Denali	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Denali	Fairbanks	Cruisetour Ends

D9	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Land First	Anchorage	Talkeetna	Denali	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Denali	Talkeetna	Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetours With Glacier Discovery Cruise
Y1	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
Land First	Vancouver	Dawson	Fairbanks	Triple Denali			Anchorage	Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage	Triple Denali			Fairbanks	Dawson	Vancouver	Cruisetour Ends

Y2	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Vancouver	Dawson		Double Denali		Anchorage		Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Ketchikan	Juneau	Skagway	Glacier Bay	College Fjord	Anchorage		Double Denali		Dawson		Vancouver	Cruisetour Ends

Y7	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Land First	Fairbanks	Dawson		Triple Denali			Whittier	Hubbard Glacier	Glacier Bay	Skagway	Juneau	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver

Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetours With Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
Y3	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Land First	Anchorage	Triple Denali			Fairbanks	Dawson		Whitehorse	Skagway			Glacier Bay	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Juneau	Skagway		Whitehorse	Dawson		Fairbanks	Triple Denali			Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Y4	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Land First	Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks	Dawson		Skagway			Glacier Bay	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Juneau	Skagway		Dawson		Fairbanks	Double Denali		Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends

Y5	Day 0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Land First	Anchorage	Double Denali		Fairbanks	Dawson		Whitehorse	Skagway	Glacier Bay	Ketchikan	Inside Passage	Disembark Vancouver
Cruise First	Vancouver	Inside Passage	Juneau	Whitehorse	Dawson		Fairbanks	Double Denali		Anchorage	Cruisetour Ends