Alaska Tours from Vancouver
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9 best Alaska tours from Vancouver
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- Alaska's Inside Passage Cruise featuring a 7-night Holland America Cruise
- Discover Alaska by Land & Cruise
- Alaskan Adventure Vancouver to Fairbanks (2025)
- Alaska by Sea and Land Vancouver → Fairbanks (2025)
- Alaskan Adventure Vancouver → Fairbanks (2026)
- Natural Wonders of Alaska Vancouver → Anchorage (2025)
- Alaska by Sea and Land Vancouver → Fairbanks (2026)
- Alaska and British Columbia—Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands (Northbound)
- Alaska and British Columbia – Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands (Northbound)
Holland America's Zaandam carries passengers from Vancouver through Alaska's Inside Passage. The 500-mile protected waterway leads to Juneau's glacial terrain, historic Skagway, and Ketchikan's totem poles.
Duration 9 days Destinations Vancouver, Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Collette From $4,749
4% Off- NZ$4,549You save $200
Your Alaskan adventure boards Norwegian Jade in Vancouver, sailing through Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway. The route continues to Whittier, followed by a luxury dome train ride to Denali National Park, with a final stop in Fairbanks for the Riverboat Discovery tour.
Duration 11 days Destinations Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Bay, Glacier Bay National Park, Whittier, Denali National Park, Fairbanks Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operator Tours of Distinction From
4% Off- NZ$4,988
Setting off from Vancouver's Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, the Noordam sails through Inside Passage to Alaska. The itinerary features Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, followed by time in Denali National Park, concluding with a Chena River cruise in Fairbanks.
Duration 13 days Destinations Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Whittier, Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator APT From
4% Off- NZ$5,225+$1,215 upfront costs
This 2,800-mile route from Vancouver to Fairbanks takes you through Alaska's Inside Passage. Seven nights aboard Holland America Line include Glacier Bay, followed by McKinley Explorer rail to Denali National Park and Chena River adventures in Fairbanks.
Duration 15 days Destinations Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Whittier, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National ParkSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator APT From
4% Off- NZ$9,840
Duration 13 days Destinations Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Whittier, Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Travel Marvel From
4% Off- NZ$5,430
From Vancouver's Fairmont Waterfront, guests enjoy 7 nights aboard Holland America's Noordam through Inside Passage. The McKinley Explorer train leads to Denali National Park, with the final leg by motorcoach to Anchorage's Hotel Captain Cook.
Duration 14 days Destinations Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Whittier, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Anchorage Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator APT From
4% Off- NZ$9,085
Duration 15 days Destinations Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Whittier, Anchorage, TalkeetnaSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator APT From
4% Off- NZ$10,260
The MS Roald Amundsen takes you from Vancouver along Alaska's coast to Nome. The voyage features Sitka's Russian heritage, bear watching in Katmai National Park, and Dutch Harbor's fishing culture, plus Vancouver accommodation and Seattle flight.
Duration 19 days Destinations Vancouver, Misty Fjords National Forest, Wrangell, Sitka, Icy Bay, Gulf of Alaska, Kodiak Island, Katmai National Park, Dutch Harbor, Saint Paul IslandSee all destinations Age Range 6 to 90 year olds Operator Hurtigruten From
4% Off- NZ$17,067
The MS Roald Amundsen departs Vancouver, navigating the Inside Passage to Alaska's remote regions. The route encompasses Misty Fjords, Sitka, and Dutch Harbor, concluding with a flight from Nome to Seattle. This 18-day voyage covers 15 distinct destinations.
Duration 18 days Destinations Vancouver, Inside Passage, Misty Fjords National Forest, Wrangell, Sitka, Icy Bay, Gulf of Alaska, Kodiak Island, Katmai National Park, Unga IslandSee all destinations Age Range 6 to 90 year olds Operator Hurtigruten From
4% Off- NZ$16,079
What our customers ask about Alaska Tours from Vancouver
What is the typical length of Alaska tours starting in Vancouver?
Alaska tours from Vancouver range from 9 to 19 days with most trips lasting 13 to 15 days. Holland America Line runs a 9-day Inside Passage cruise that starts and ends in Vancouver. For those seeking a longer experience APT's Alaska by Sea and Land tour spans 15 days from Vancouver to Fairbanks including key stops at Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park. A TourRadar traveler noted "The length was perfect - enough time to really experience Alaska's highlights without feeling rushed."
What accommodation options are available at the start of the tour in Vancouver?
Vancouver tour departures often begin with stays at high-end properties like the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel and Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. These hotels sit near the cruise terminal and city attractions making them convenient starting points. Most packages include one pre-cruise night. APT tours for example book guests into the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel which offers harbor views. A TourRadar traveler shared "The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel was an excellent starting point with amazing views of the harbor and walking distance to great restaurants."
What are the most common destinations visited right after departing Vancouver?
The Inside Passage serves as the first major destination after Vancouver followed by ports of call in Ketchikan Juneau and Skagway. This route features protected waters where passengers can spot wildlife like whales and eagles. A TourRadar traveler noted "The journey through the Inside Passage was breathtaking - we saw humpback whales breaching and bald eagles soaring overhead within the first day of leaving Vancouver."
What is the best month to start an Alaska tour from Vancouver?
June and July offer peak conditions for Alaska tours from Vancouver with the longest daylight hours and best weather for wildlife viewing and glacier visits. Major operators like APT and Holland America Line schedule most departures during this window. Hurtigruten focuses their Vancouver sailings in June-July when conditions are ideal for activities and shore excursions. One TourRadar traveler shared "Traveling in July gave us perfect weather and amazing 18-hour daylight for wildlife viewing."
What wildlife can typically be seen as the ship departs Vancouver?
Vancouver departures often yield sightings of harbor seals sea lions porpoises and seabirds in Burrard Inlet and the Strait of Georgia. Moving into the Inside Passage passengers frequently spot humpback whales orcas and bald eagles. Hurtigruten's naturalist guides point out wildlife from the moment of departure. According to a TourRadar traveler "Within hours of leaving Vancouver we had already seen seals porpoises and our first humpback whale."
How much free time is typically allowed in Vancouver before departure?
Tours generally provide between half to full day of free time in Vancouver before sailing usually in the afternoon after morning city tours or welcome meetings. APT itineraries include a full free day upon arrival while Collette schedules free time after morning orientations. A TourRadar traveler mentioned "Having the afternoon free in Vancouver let us explore Granville Island Market and walk the seawall at our own pace."
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