Holland America offers several Alaskan cruises originating in Vancouver for seven days or more. The Ryndam travels Alaska's Inside Passage for seven days with stops in Juneau, Sitka, Tracy Arm and Ketchikan before returning to Vancouver. Cabin options range from interior staterooms with a queen bed, sofa and private bath to a deluxe veranda suite with king-size bed, whirlpool bath and large sitting area. The longest cruise originating in Vancouver is an 11-day tour aboard the Statendam called "Alaska Collector," which stops in Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., and then heads south to San Diego. The ship holds 1,258 passengers and features a culinary arts center, atrium, wine-tasting room and youth facilities.
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
hollandamerica.com
Disney Cruise Line offers a seven-night Alaskan cruise from Vancouver aboard the Disney Wonder. Ports of call include Juneau, Alaska's capital city, Ketchikan, known as the "Salmon Capital," Skagway, a historic gold rush town, and Tracy Arm, a long fjord with two glaciers, after embarking from Vancouver. The Disney Wonder is customized for families traveling together, featuring 10 decks, 945 cast and crew members and with a capacity of 2,400 passengers. Accommodation options include staterooms with split bathrooms and possible ocean views, deluxe family staterooms with a veranda or concierge one or two-bedroom suites with up to 1,029 square feet of space. Three pools, live shows, theaters, and character deck parties are a few of the many activities on the Disney Wonder for adults and children to enjoy together or separately.
Disney Cruise Vacations
P.O. Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
800-951-3532
disneycruise.disney.go.com
A seven-day cruise from Vancouver to Sawyer Glacier is available on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl. The cruise sails from Vancouver along the Inside Passage and stops at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Prince Rupert Island before heading south to a final destination in Seattle. Dine at one of 12 restaurants offering a variety of international cuisine or order room service while aboard the Norwegian Pearl. During the day, visit the bowling alley, swimming pools, card room, library, athletic courts or a full-service spa. Accommodation options range from the smallest inside stateroom with a queen-size bed to the largest garden villa suite with 3,355 square feet of luxury, including a private garden and hot tub. Hotel and airline packages are also available through Norwegian Cruise Line for arrival in Vancouver and ending the cruise in Seattle.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
866-234-7350
ncl.com
