Several of the cruise lines offer a land portion in which passengers embark on an land experience. These experiences typically begin before your cruise on Southbound cruises
and after your cruise on Northbound cruises. Unlike shore excursions that last several hours, the land portion of a cruisetour is typical days in length giving you the
opportunity to explore. Accommodation and travel on land is provided by the cruise lines as many own their own trains and lodges.
Click here to learn about the five cruisetour routes to Alaska.
Northbound Cruise + Land Tour
Venture deep into the wilds of majestic Alaska with a Northbound Alaska Cruisetour. Your journey typically begins with a 7-night cruise departing from Vancouver and disembarking in Anchorage, Seward or Whittier. Following your cruise, enjoy a 2- to 8-night land tour that explores Alaska's interior. Visits may include Fairbanks, Denali, Mount McKinley, Talkeetna, Anchorage and Alyeska.
Land Tour + Southbound Cruise
Escape for luxury combined with adventure on a Southbound Alaska Cruisetour. Your journey begins with a 2- to 8-night land tour that explores Alaska's interior. Visits may include Fairbanks, Denali, Mount McKinley, Talkeetna, Anchorage, Homer and Alyeska. You will typically conclude your Alaskan adventure with a 7-night cruise departing from Anchorage, Seward or Whittier and sail Southbound through the Inside Passage for Vancouver.
Best Value Southbound Cruisetour for this week:
Inside Passage Cruise + Land Tour
Discover the famed Canadian Rockies with a 5- to 7-night fully escorted land tour -- Your choice of before or after a 7-night Inside Passage cruise, roundtrip from Vancouver or Seattle. The land portion of this itinerary consists of opportunities to explore cities including Chase, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver, plus awe-inspiring visits to several Canadian National Parks. Highlights also include a scenic journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer®.
Northbound/Southbound Cruise + Alaska/Yukon Land Tour
Unearth the best of the highlights of two wondrous lands: Alaska and the Yukon. Combined with a 3- to 7-night cruise, this itinerary features visits to cities including Skagway, Whitehorse, Tok, Dawson City, Beaver Creek, Fairbanks, Denali and Anchorage. Enjoy other features including the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, plus a Yukon River cruise.
Best deal on an Alaska Yukon Cruisetour:
Inside Passage Cruise + Land Tour
Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler is not only excellent for winter sports, but also for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, golf and much more. Whistler Village is reminiscent of an Austrian hamlet, complete with redbrick walkways and ample apres-hike and bike venues. Beginning or ending with a 7-night Vancouver roundtrip Inside Passage cruise, enjoy a tour of this sightseeing wonderland. Highlights also include a scenic journey onboard the Whistler Mountaineer™.
