Canada By Rail-Alaska By Sea
VIA Rail Silver & Blue Class
Holland America Cruise
13 Days/12 Nights
 

Combine two lifelong travel dreams when you travel from Toronto to Vancouver, in the comfort of VIA Rail’s Canadian in Silver & Blue Class in a private bedroom.  Experience Vancouver and Victoria before departing on a 7 night round trip cruise between Vancouver and Alaska aboard Holland America Cruise Line.

Cartan's Tour Highlights

• Selected Departures

• Airport to hotel arrival transfer in Toronto

• 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations:

  • 1 Night Fairmont Royal York

  • 1 Night Fairmont Waterfront

• Three overnights aboard VIA Rail

• Silver and Blue Class in a private

• Bedroom from Toronto to Vancouver,

• Access to the domed viewing cars

• And all meals while aboard the train

• Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour

• Holland America Cruise Lines

• 7 Night round trip from Vancouver

• Alaska inside passage cruise including

• All meals, entertainment and onboard activities

• Pier to Airport departure transfer in Vancouver

• Maps and destination information

• Hotel taxes, entrance fees, GST &

• Service charges on included features

May 9 - Sep 12, 2008

Selected departures
If you are not yet 60, a surcharge will apply
Rates are in US Dollars, per person, double occupancy

Single and triple rates available upon request

Your departure date and cruise category will determine the price per person based on double occupancy

Cabin	May 9	May 23	Jun 6	Jun 20	Jul 4, Jul 18	Aug 1	Aug 15	Aug 29	Sep 12
K-Inside	$3,029	$3,059	$3,639	$3,689	$3,709	$3,659	$3,929	$3,879	$3,819
E-Outside	$3,309	$3,339	$3,969	$4,039	$4,129	$4,009	$4,259	$4,159	$4,029
DD-Outside	$3,319	$3,359	$3,989	$4,059	$4,149	$4,029	$4,279	$4,179	$4,049
DA-Outside	$3,339	$3,389	$4,019	$4,089	$4,179	$4,059	$4,309	$4,209	$4,069
D-Outside	$3,359	$3,419	$4,049	$4,119	$4,209	$4,089	$4,339	$4,239	$4,089
C-Outside	$3,379	$3,449	$4,079	$4,149	$4,239	$4,119	$4,369	$4,269	$4,109
Air Add ons Offered on United and Air Canada.
Port Taxes and government fees are an additional $350 per person.
A senior discount is available if you are 60+

 

SHIP: Ryndam

Holland America Ryndam Lido Pool

See, 2008 Brochure: You need Adobe Reader, Click here to get free PDF reader Canada By Rail Alaska By Sea Itinerary

Holland America Ryndam Maderan Lounge

DAY 1 – ARRIVE TORONTO

Your package includes transportation from the airport to your hotel.  The Fairmont Royal York puts you in the heart of Toronto and across the street from the rail station.

Overnight – Fairmont Royal York

 

DAYS 2, 3, & 4 – VIA RAIL TORONTO TO VANCOUVER

Your rail journey across Canada begins today.  VIA Rail’s “Silver & Blue Class” provides you with a private sitting room by day that converts to upper and lower berths at night.  All your meals are included while on-board as well as access to the lounges and dome cars for spectacular viewing.

Overnights – VIA Rail Sleeper Car

 

DAY 5 – ARRIVE VANCOUVER

You will arrive into Vancouver early morning.  As your hotel room may not be available for check in, we suggest you leave your bags at the hotel and use your sightseeing tour to explore this lovely city.

Overnight – Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

 

DAY 6 – ALASKA CRUISE

The Fairmont Waterfront is just across the street from your cruise departure point.  You will feel like a welcome guest the moment you step aboard Holland America’s ship.  Lunch will be available to boarding guests.

Overnights – All cruise overnights will be aboard Holland America

 

DAY 7 – CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE

Relax and enjoy the passing scenery, as well as the many activities aboard your cruise.

 

DAY 8 – TRACY ARM and JUNEAU

Tracy Arm/Ford’s Terror National Wilderness of Alaska is more than 600,000 acres of beautiful, untouched back country.  When the Tidewater glaciers come in contact with salt water an activity know as “Calving” occurs.  A loud thunder is heard as the ice splits away with an almighty slash and becomes an iceberg. You have a 4 hour stay in Tracy Arm.  After a short cruise up the coast you arrive in Juneau, the capital of Alaska. You have all afternoon and most of the evening here.  Juneau offers some interesting sightseeing:  Ride up Mt. Roberts on the gondola, visit the Mendenhall Glacier and check out the Red Dog Saloon where you can enjoy a cold brew in an old-time atmosphere.

 

DAY 9 - SKAGWAY

Skagway is everyone’s picture of what Alaska must have been like in the Gold Rush days.  It is also famous as home to The White Pass and Yukon Railroad.  It Is a very memorable trip.  There are also many other shore excursions to choose from.

 

DAY 10 – GLACIER BAY/ SCENIC CRUISING

The trip to Glacier Bay takes you through scenery that is breathtakingly beautiful.  You travel through passages that bring you close to the rock walls and under high cliffs.

                   

DAY 11 - KETCHIKAN

Native heritage plays a large role in Ketchickan’s culture.  For example, the largest collection of totem poles in the world is found in Ketchikan at Totem Bight State Historical Park, Saxman Native Village and the Totem Heritage Center Museum.

 

DAY 12 - CRUISE THE INSIDE PASSAGE

The ships fun loving crew will keep you busy and entertained throughout your cruise.

 

DAY 13 - VANCOUVER/HOME

Transfer from the pier (Canada Place) to Vancouver Airport.  (If you need an extra night due to your flight schedule, we will be pleased to assist you with the arrangements.)

(If you need an extra night due to your flight schedule, we will be pleased to assist with the arrangements.)