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Lower Mainland
June 5, 2026 – 9 Days
Vancouver Island
June 5, 2026 – 9 Days
BC Interior
June 5, 2026 – 9 Days
Activity Level 2
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
On Holland America’s Koningsdam
This is a very unique cruise because it is not offered in Holland America’s catalogue. Most Alaska cruises are round trip from Vancouver or Seattle, but this is one-way from Skagway to Vancouver with Glacier Bay. Whitehorse is too far inland to be accessible as a one-day shore excursion from the ship, but there are enough attractions in the Yukon’s capital to fill two days. On this tour, we fly to Whitehorse for a three-night stay and enjoy the Beringia Centre, Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, Yukon Wildlife Preserve, MacBride Museum, and Yukon Transportation Museum. Board the White Pass Railway at Carcross and ride this historic train through the St. Elias Mountains and down the thrilling grade to Skagway. Then embark the beautiful Koningsdam and cruise to Vancouver with a day spent in the incredible scenery of Glacier Bay. Come and enjoy this seldom-offered cruise and tour with Wells Gray Tours!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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15 meals
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14 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Inside Stateroom Category I | Oceanview Stateroom Category C | Veranda Stateroom Category VA | Neptune Suite Category SA |
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$3,595$4,935 |
$4,035$5,815 |
$4,350$6,440 |
$6,130$9,990 |
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$3,770$5,110 |
$4,210$5,990 |
$4,525$6,615 |
$6,305$10,165 |
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$3,575$4,915 |
$4,015$5,795 |
$4,330$6,420 |
$6,110$9,970 |
- Please add 1.6% GST.
- Triple fares are also available.
- Earn 62 Experience Points.
Early Booking Bonus!
$100 discount on first 12 seats; $50 on next 8.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
Moderate activity: As a traveller you like a variety of activities and walking up to 2 km with breaks such as a guided walking tour is very doable for you without assistance. There are steps on and off the train. There can be longer walks on the ship between your stateroom, dining rooms, and theatre. The coaches and train cannot carry a scooter or motorized wheelchair. Please be aware that on tours with flight and cruise, you must handle your own luggage and walk longer distances in airports and cruise terminals. Luggage service is available in Skagway, but not in Whitehorse.
You may bring a cane or walking poles if needed. The tour director and drivers have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense; travel insurance will probably not cover you.
Tour Size
This tour can accommodate 40 participants.
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MS KONINGSDAM: Holland America Line's third newest ship, MS Koningsdam, made her grand entrance into the cruising world in 2016. To bring this new ship to life and give form and function to its brand, Holland America commissioned two legendary partners, Adam Tihany, regarded as one of the world’s pre-eminent hospitality designers, and architect Bjørn Storbraaten. Their revolutionary designs for Koningsdam featured light-filled spaces, fluid curves, a sophisticated interplay of high technology and elegance, and beautiful architectural elements inspired by music. All were woven together to create an interior that blends a fresh, contemporary styling in perfect harmony with Holland America’s classic elegance. The Koningsdam carries 2,650 passengers, the largest ever built by the company. Her 12 decks feature four performance venues including the 1,000-seat live entertainment theatre, five lounges, casino, shopping arcade, movie theatre, beauty shop, library, games room, 12 elevators, internet centre, spa, fitness centre, and two swimming pools (one with sliding dome cover). The Koningsdam offers 12 restaurants or cafés. The elegant two-deck Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with full choice of menu. The Lido Market offers buffet-style serving stations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the 11 pm snack. The Pinnacle Grill, the Canaletto Restaurant with Italian cuisine, the Tamarind Restaurant with Asian cuisine, and Rudi’s Sel de Mer with a seafood menu all offer extraordinary service, reserved seating, and gourmet menus for an extra charge. You can also dine in the privacy of your stateroom by ordering from the room service menu. All meals are culinary delights! Staterooms have twin lower beds (some convert to queen-size double), television, music, telephone, and bathroom with toilet, sink and shower or bathtub. A crew of over 1,000 ensures top-quality service and entertainment. Every day has a full schedule of optional activities: dance class, bridge, bingo, shuffleboard, table-tennis, karaoke, board games, and fitness activities. Every evening, there is live stage entertainment in the World Stage Theatre, and several other venues each offer a performance schedule.
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Importance of early booking: Cruises are incredibly popular nowadays. Ships are filling up faster and earlier than they once did, so waiting too long to book usually means “Sorry, wait until next year.” Holland America has confirmed a block of staterooms for this unique one-way cruise and they are normally held until 90 days before sailing (early March 2026). However, any unsold staterooms can be taken away from us at any time if the ship or even a category fills. This occurs on most of our group cruises, then we have to turn away disappointed customers, even though seats are available on the connecting motorcoach. Therefore, please don’t delay booking this tour.
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Staterooms: When you book this tour, your selected stateroom category on the Koningsdam is guaranteed and the stateroom number is usually confirmed a few weeks before sailing. Fares are quoted for categories Inside I, Oceanview C, Verandah VA, and Neptune Suite SA, but other categories may also be available.
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Included lunches: The above itinerary shows an included lunch on every cruise day. These lunches are on the ship, so if you book a shore excursion in Ketchikan, you may miss an included lunch if you are not back on board at lunchtime. There is no compensation for missed lunches.
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Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction of $170 and book your own flight which allows seat selection.
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Flight delays or cancellations: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by the airline due to weather or other reasons, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for flight delays.
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Food Allergies on cruises: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. During the precruise touring, some restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. Most food allergies can be handled at meals on the ship, but you may have to order 24 hours in advance. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Payments: A deposit of $500 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due March 5, 2026. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.
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Early booking bonus: Receive a $100 discount on the first 12 seats and $50 on the next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after March 5, 2026.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to February 5, 2026, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From February 6 to March 5, the cancellation charge is $300 per person. From March 6 to April 7, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. From April 8 to May 5, the cancellation charge is 80% of tour fare. After May 5, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes, currency exchange rates, or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage. Please do not travel to the USA or on a ship without medical insurance as a minimum.
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Photo Credits: Holland America Line (Glacier Bay), Jill Hilderman (White Pass & Yukon Railway page 1), Adobe Stock (Inside Passage), and White Pass Railway (page 3).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 62 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until March 5, 2026.
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