Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with an unforgettable 9-day journey through the Last Frontier. This exceptional itinerary begins in the stunning city of Vancouver, where you'll embark on a luxurious 7-night Holland America cruise. Sail through the breathtaking Inside Passage, a coastal route teeming with wildlife and spectacular scenery. You'll witness the majestic glaciers of Tracy Arm Inlet and Glacier Bay National Park, and explore historic port towns like Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, each with its own unique story to tell. From the Gold Rush history to the world's largest collection of totem poles, this cruise offers a perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. Get ready to create lifelong memories as you experience the very best of Alaska's magnificent wilderness.
*** American Tours has partnered with Collette Vacations who is overseeing the details of this package. This trip will consist of passengers from American Tours, passengers from other Collette Vacations Affiliates, as well as other passengers from around the globe. You will have an opportunity to connect with fellow explorers, embark on shared adventures and experience the excitement of group activities with people from all over the world!
Vancouver
Inside Passage
Tracy Arm Inlet
Juneau
Skagway
Glacier Bay
Ketchikan
8 Nights Accommodations
Night 1 - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
Nights 2 thru 8 - Holland America Koningsdam
*** On some dates, alternate hotels may be used. ***
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
INSIDE CABIN: $3,849 Per Person
OCEAN-VIEW CABIN: $4,449 Per Person
VERANDA CABIN: $4,949 Per Person
** Above pricing does not include Pre-Trip Cancelation Protection &/or Travel Insurance. ***
*** Please see below for Collette Vacation's optional "Travel Protection Plan (TPP)". ***
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
INSIDE CABIN: $4,849 Per Person
OCEAN-VIEW CABIN: $5,949 Per Person
VERANDA CABIN: $6,649 Per Person
*** Above pricing does not include Pre-Trip Cancelation Protection &/or Travel Insurance. ***
*** Please see below for Collette Vacation's optional "Travel Protection Plan (TPP)". ***
DEPOSIT REQUIRED @ REGISTRATION: $898 Per Person
FINAL PAYMENT DUE: April 28, 2026
**NO RISK DEPOSIT – NO CHANGE FEES – 2026 TOURS **
Deposits & TPP payments for any New Bookings made for this tour are fully refundable until 180 days prior to departure.
DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT:
Deposit is due at time of reservation to secure your reservation. Reservations are taken on a "first deposit received / first reservation confirmed" basis. Final Payment Due Date is 90 days prior to departure. Those registered for this package will see "WT* ALASKA's INSIDE PASSAGE" as the statement descriptor in their credit card or bank account statement. All payments by check are to be made payable to American Tours.
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS:
Your price is guaranteed once deposit is received and booking confirmed by American Tours. Your price is not subject to increase after the deposit is received and booking confirmed, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.
PRICING INCLUDES:
Round Trip Airfare (In/Out of DFW International) / Air Taxes, Fuel & Fees / Port Charges / 8 Nights Overnight Accommodations Per Itinerary / 22 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, & 7 Dinners) / Sightseeing Per Itinerary * Admissions Per Itinerary * Hotel Transfers * Professional "Collette Vacations" Tour Director * Motor-Coach Transportation * Baggage Handling @ Hotels * Transportation Between American Tours & DFW International Airport On Each End (~Please Call For Details Regarding Shuttle To/From Airport) * Complimentary Secured Parking @ American Tours (~if needed~)
AIR NOTE / SEAT REQUESTS / AIRLINE BAG FEES:
Air Schedules may not be available until Final Trip Documentation is received 21 days prior to departure date. Airline baggage fees & seat assignment fees are not included in tour rates.
Air Seat Request (Aisle, Window, Next To Traveling Companion) options are offered during the registration process. However, Collette nor American Tours can guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Preferred seating may be available for an additional charge. “Federal law forbids carriage of hazardous materials such as aerosols, fireworks, lithium batteries & flammable liquids aboard the aircraft in your checked or carry-on baggage. A violation can result in 5 years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more. Details on prohibited items may be found on TSA’s “prohibited items” web page: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.”
Many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. If specific seat requests or airline choice is extremely important to your reservation, we recommend you book land only and make your own air reservations. Please make this adjustment to land only/own air at time of tour reservation.
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS/NOTES: Itinerary and hotels are subject to change.
Day 1: Friday, August 28, 2026 - Vancouver, British Columbia
Arrive today in the city of Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport and cosmopolitan city. With arrival times varying, there are no scheduled activities today.
Overnight: Vancouver
Day 2: Saturday, August 29, 2026 - Vancouver - Board Cruise
Embark on your 7-night Inside Passage Holland America cruise aboard a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay on board truly memorable. You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included.
Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam; (B, L, D)
Day 3: Sunday, August 30, 2026 - Cruising - Inside Passage Northbound
A wonderful day of sightseeing awaits as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive coastal route known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife.
Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam; (B, L, D)
Day 4: Monday, August 31, 2026 - Cruising - Tracy Arm Inlet - Juneau, Alaska
This morning, discover the Tracy Arm Inlet, a fjord flanked by steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains. This afternoon, arrive in beautiful Juneau, the most remote U.S. state capital, surrounded by water, forests, and mountains.
Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam; (B, L, D)
Day 5: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Cruising - Skagway
Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in the “Gateway to the Klondike” and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In historic Skagway, Alaska’s past lives on in a spectacular natural setting and cries of “gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard.
Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam; (B, L, D)
Day 6: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Cruising - Glacier Bay
Cruise through Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that’s a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Its rich world of marine life and glaciers is Alaska at its best.
Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam; (B, L, D)
Day 7: Thursday, September 3, 2026 - Cruising - Ketchikan
Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “salmon capital of the world” and the “city of totems.” Located on tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles.
Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam; (B, L, D)
Day 8: Friday, September 4, 2026 - Cruising - Inside Passage Southbound
Arguably one of the greatest cruising routes in the world, the Inside Passage offers opportunities to spot some of Alaska’s most iconic wildlife, with humpback whales and orcas plying the water alongside the ship, bald eagles soaring overhead, and brown bears lumbering on the shoreline.
Overnight: Holland America Koningsdam; (B, L, D)
Day 9: Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Vancouver, BC - Disembark Cruise - Tour Ends - Flight Home
Your cruise ends this morning back in the vibrant city of Vancouver, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your tour through one of the last great frontiers. (B)
Personalize your tour by adding 1 or more of the "In-Tour" optional activities shown below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options. Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change.
KETCHIKAN: Misty Fjords Flightseeing = $399 USD Per Person
Experience the magnificent beauty of Misty Fjord National Monument, a 2.1 million-acre park covered by glaciers ages ago. Your pilot will narrate as you soar over majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and jewel-like lakes to discover some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery. Sheer walls of granite rise over 3000 feet comprising a truly awe-inspiring sight. Experience the tranquility of the Alaskan wilderness in a truly remote setting. Just don’t forget your camera for this amazing experience! This option is non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days prior to tour. Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Please note a minimum of 1 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
SKAGWAY: Skagway Tour & Summit Overlook = $89 USD Per Person *** BEST SELLER ***
This is the ideal tour for the traveler seeking a short, but in-depth look at Skagway’s natural and historical wonders. This tour showcases the best of everything that has made Skagway famous and parallels much of the train route to the White Pass Summit and beyond. Historical highlights include Brackett’s Toll Road, Dead Horse Gulch, and spectacular views of the White Pass Rail. Also included is a visit to the Gold Rush Cemetery where the legendary Soapy Smith was laid to rest. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, so be sure to bring along your camera. A passport is required. Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours. Please note a minimum of 2 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
This means you’re a leisurely traveler. You typically take it easy and discover the energy of a new place by people-watching or soaking in the atmosphere at a local café. You can climb at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty. You can easily handle altitudes up to 5,000 feet.
Book Now rates valid until Nov 30, 2025, valid on air inclusive packages only.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
Personal audio devices (headsets) are not included on this tour.
Order of ports may be changed by the cruise line.
The following categories will be utilized when confirming cabin assignments: Inside Category: L; Ocean View Category: F; Veranda Category: VD.
Cruise ships have a limited quantity of cabins available in each cabin category. We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. If the cabin category preferred is not available at the time of booking, the next closest category available will be offered and a surcharge may apply.
Triple accommodations are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.
To complete your tour, we include round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
Please be advised, many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.
Due to tour scheduling, return flights should not be booked prior to 12:00 noon.
Taxes and fees starting from $545 USD per person (subject to change without advance notice), quoted at time of booking, are payable at time of final payment. Single cabins, if confirmed, are higher.
Prior to full payment for the tour, the cruise line reserves the right to impose a supplemental fuel charge. Should this occur, you will be notified of the additional charges.
Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your tour. For your convenience, Holland America Cruise Lines automatically applies a $17.00 USD, quoted at time of printing, per traveler per day service charge to your shipboard account. All of the service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge and there is no need for you to think about additional tipping. Separately, an 18% gratuity is added for bar drinks and spa services.
A deposit of $898 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of November 23, 2025 are based upon availability. Final payment due by April 30, 2026. Deposits are refundable up until November 30, 2025.
A Real ID compliant form of identification must be presented both at the time of booking air travel with Collette and upon checking in at the airport to board any flight. State-issued driver’s licenses and IDs that are not REAL ID compliant are no longer accepted as valid forms of identification at airports. Any fees associated with changing a reservation resulting from a non-compliant identification will be the responsibility of the traveler. For more information on Real ID, please visit the Department of Homeland Security website: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id
Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
This cruise has ports of call in Canada; therefore, a passport is required.
The prices advertised for this package in our promotional material include airfare from DFW (Dallas/Ft. Worth - DFW International). Please call for potential pricing &/or flight arrangements for airfare in/out of other gateway cites.
Air seat changes can only be attempted by individual passengers once "e-tickets" have been received. E-Tickets are generally not available until 14 days prior to departure; thus, air seat changes might be difficult due to time constraints.
If specific seat assignments or airline choice is extremely important to your reservation, we recommend you book land only and make your own reservations. *** Please call for "land only" pricing. ***
If you choose to make your own air arrangements, your transfers to/from the airport in Hawaii are $100 per person and are available only on the days of the tour.
COLLETTE’S TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN (TPP) = $699 Per Person
*** Must purchase at time of registration along with Initial Deposit. ***
*** Cancelation protection is highly recommended and must be purchased at time of deposit. Air rates are subject to change until tour is paid in full. ***
CANCELATIONS WITHOUT TRAVEL PROTECTION (TPP)
After your seat reduction date has passed (180 days prior to trip date), a non-refundable deposit will be retained.
- Cancelation between 90-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 40% of total price.
- Cancelation between 15-1 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 75% of total price.
- Cancelation on the day of departure and after: 100% of total price.
- If Travel Protection Plan has not been purchased and a reservation is cancelled for any reason prior to departure - Air is 100% non-refundable once paid in full.
CANCELATIONS WITH TRAVEL PROTECTION (TPP)
If Travel Protection Plan has not been purchased and a reservation is cancelled for any reason prior to departure - Air is 100% non-refundable once paid in full. Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for "pre" and "post" night accommodations. Payment of a Per Person Travel Protection Plan Fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Travel Protection Plan Fee itself, made to American Tours for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Travel Protection Plan Fee with Air only covers airline tickets you have purchased from Collette. Exception: If you originally purchased nonrefundable airline tickets, Part B of the Travel Protection Plan may provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes, or fees in the event of a cancellation for a covered reason (see Part B for more details). The Travel Protection Plan Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. However, the Part B travel insurance includes a single supplement benefit of $1,500 for certain covered reasons as detailed in Part B. In this case, the single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this charge between the two passengers involved is solely their responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of the single supplement. Cancellation waiver protects you from penalties in the event you have a need to cancel your entire inclusive tour package up to the day prior to departure. Cancellation waiver does not indemnify you from penalties if you chose to cancel partial tour components or air. If you chose to partially cancel your vacation, you will be responsible for a revision fee as well as any penalties that are incurred at the time of the cancellation. Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded 100%. Please see your sales agent for more information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE:
Credit Card* / Bank Card* / Checking Account - Bank Draft** / Paper Check By Mail**
* Please note there are credit card fees associated with all credit card / bank card charges. If a user pays by credit card, the combined transaction and credit card fees start at 3.9%+30c (1%+30c + 2.9%) for Visa/Mastercard or 4.9%+30c (1%+30c + 3.9%) for AMEX.
** Please note there are no additional fees associated with the use of Bank Draft nor Check By Mail.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS INCLUDE:
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Book securely online 24/7* by clicking the green button. Pay your deposit &/or insurance securely online via either credit card / bank card or check (bank draft). Once you confirm payment, the funds are automatically drawn from your account. You will also receive a booking confirmation email.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION:
To register by Mail-In Registration, please click on the gray button on the right titled "Download Brochure". This will download your Collette Vacations' "Color Brochure" and "Registration Form". Fill out the registration form and mail it in with your payment to the address reflected at the top of the Registration Form. Once your registration is processed by American Tours, the funds are automatically drawn from your account. If paying by check through the mail, please be aware your reservation is not secure until your deposit has been received and processed into our system. You will receive an EMAIL CONFIRMATION the moment your reservation is processed..
PHONE REGISTRATION:
Unfortunately, for legal reasons, we no longer accept registrations over the phone.
Transportation to/from DFW International Airport.
Flights in/out of DFW International (DFW). *** Other Airport Hubs are possible. Please call our office for details. ***
From airport to/from hotel.
Group Transportation provided by Collette Vacations to facilitate completion of itinerary.
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, & 7 Dinners.
8 Overnight Accommodations Per Itinerary
Per Itinerary
Provided by Collette Vacations. (Will meet passengers at Baggage Claim Area after landing at destination.)
Collette's "Travel Protection Plan (TPP)" is explained & offered later in the registration process.
Unable to pass along information regarding possible "checked bag" fees until flights have been assigned 21 days prior to departure.
Tour Director, drivers, & local guides; allow $15 - $20 per day per traveler.