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Western Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Calgary

    Calgary
  3. Day 2

    Calgary to Banff National Park

    Calgary to Banff National Park

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing in Calgary including Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park
    • Orientation tour of Banff National Park
    Landmarks
    Fort Calgary
    Stampede Park
    Canada Olympic Park
    Banff National Park
  4. Day 3

    Banff National Park

    Banff National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter ride for aerial views of the Canadian Rockies
    • Panoramas & Peaks excursion to Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks (operates early June onwards)
    • Hiking on wilderness trails
    • Horseback riding
    • Golf
    • Hot springs visit
    • Wildlife watching
    Landmarks
    Banff National Park
    Moraine Lake
    Valley of the Ten Peaks
  5. Day 4

    Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park

    Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lake Louise
    • Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield

    Optional Activities

    • Float trip down the Athabasca River
    Landmarks
    Lake Louise
    Columbia Icefield
    Jasper National Park
    Athabasca River
  6. Day 5

    Jasper National Park

    Jasper National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (operates late May/early June onwards)
    Landmarks
    Jasper National Park
    Maligne Lake
    Spirit Island
    Medicine Lake
    Maligne Canyon
  7. Day 6

    Jasper National Park to Kamloops

    Jasper National Park to Kamloops
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Journey aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service
    Landmarks
    Mount Robson
    North Thompson River
    Monashee Mountains
  8. Day 7

    Kamloops to Vancouver

    Kamloops to Vancouver
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Journey aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service
    Landmarks
    Thompson River
    Fraser Canyon
    Hell's Gate
  9. Day 8

    Vancouver to Victoria

    Vancouver to Victoria

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing in Vancouver including Stanley Park
    • Ferry crossing through Gulf Islands to Victoria
    • Visit to Butchart Gardens
    • Sightseeing in Victoria including Bastion Square, Parliament Buildings, and Thunderbird Park

    Optional Activities

    • Walk and fresh seafood dinner along the harbourfront in Victoria
    Landmarks
    Stanley Park
    Gulf Islands
    Butchart Gardens
    Bastion Square
    Parliament Buildings
    Thunderbird Park
  10. Day 9

    Victoria to Vancouver

    Victoria to Vancouver
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to Vancouver
    Landmarks
    Strait of Georgia
    Canada Place
  11. Day 10

    Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

    Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruising on the Inside Passage
    Landmarks
    Inside Passage
  12. Day 11

    Juneau

    Juneau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking
    • Rafting
    • Hiking
    • Whale watching
    • Flightseeing
    • Sport fishing
    • Shopping in town
    Landmarks
    Juneau
    Mendenhall Glacier
    Juneau Icefield
    Gastineau Channel
  13. Day 12

    Skagway

    Skagway
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Trail of '98 Museum
    • Visit to Red Onion Saloon
    • Walking boardwalks and shopping
    Landmarks
    Skagway
    Trail of '98 Museum
    Red Onion Saloon
  14. Day 13

    Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay

    Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruising in Glacier Bay
    Landmarks
    Glacier Bay
  15. Day 14

    Ketchikan

    Ketchikan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Sport fishing excursion
    • Dining at local seafood restaurants
    • Exploring Native Alaskan cultural sites
    Landmarks
    Ketchikan
    Tongass Narrows
  16. Day 15

    Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage

    Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruising on the Inside Passage
    Landmarks
    Inside Passage
    Misty Fjords National Monument
    Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
  17. Day 16

    Disembarkation

    Disembarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Spacious public areas and plush accommodations feature a musically themed shipboard atmosphere. Inspired by the world's great music,… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2000 (Refurbished in 2015)
    Guests
    1432
    Crew
    647
    Length
    238 m / 781 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    716
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    61396 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    32 m / 105.8 ft
    Cruising Speed
    23 kn / 43 kph / 26 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 109 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.9
  • 4.9

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  • Donna5.0•September 2026
    This trip was more than I expected. Our tour guide, Tarek, was wonderful. Very informative and such a wonderful...
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    Traveled in September 2026
  • Patricia5.0•June 2025
    A well organised tour covering the highlights of Banff, Jasper and the Rocky Mountaineer. Good overview of Vancouver...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • Karla
    Karla5.0•September 2024
    The overall organization was excellent and seamless as was the guide. Our original itinerary was side blinded because...
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  • Gail
    Gail4.0•September 2024
    A lot of changes were made at the last minute due to the fires in Jasper, so there were issues because of that. But...
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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Stefania5.0•May 2024
    Everything was perfectly organized for our convenience. Director was experienced and handled everything flawlessly....
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • Luther5.0•October 2023
    Everything was perfect. Exceeded my expectations. Kacy, our tour guide was the best.
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Marsha5.0•October 2023
    I felt our trip was wonderful. Our guide Heather Cowan was very professional and very knowledgeable about the area...
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  • Lynn5.0•October 2023
    Our tour guide and bus drivers were excellent. The tour guide was very informative and we could clearly hear her in...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•September 2023
    Very pleased with the way my vacation plans were handled by Cosmos.
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Norman5.0•September 2023
    A group size of 27 was just perfect. The tour was amazing.
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos

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    Hayley

    Asked on March 11th, 2025

    what type of rooms are available for single occupancy on the cruise part of this trip?

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    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2025

      Singles are on request for this tour. The cabin types we have available at this stage on the cruise are: - Inside - Veranda

  • S

    Stephanie

    Asked on December 10th, 2024

    I would like to know if there is availability for this tour from December 26, 2025 to January 10, 2026 or in which month we will know if that date opens for the following year

    Price / Availability
    • CosmosOperator•Written December 2024

      We will not be offering a December departure of this tour in 2025 or 2026, as this tour does not operate during the 1st or 4th quarter of the year

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    Lynn

    Asked on August 30th, 2024

    Is there anything available

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    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperator•Written August 2024

      We do have departures for September 2025. Start date of tour from 02nd September with tour ending 17th September 2025. Not a Guaranteed departure. or Start date of the tour from 09th September ending 24th September 2025 as a Guaranteed departure. We would be happy to provide you with a cost per person. Please advise on the rail service if you are seeking Gold-leaf service or Silver-leaf service and what cabin category i.e Inside, outside or verandah?

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      Lynn

      Traveler•Written August 2024

      Interested in 2 adults, silver leaf on rail and cruise with balcony

    • CosmosOperator•Written August 2024

      Departures on 02nd September - 17th September 2025 (Not guaranteed departure) or 09th September - 24th September 2025 (Guaranteed departure). Silverleaf, Verandah cabin in Category B. Cost: $11,406.00 per person, twin share. Additional cost pre paid gratuity, applicable to coach touring only cost of $163.00 per person. Additional cost of SafetyNet Protection of $95.00 per person.

    • L

      Lynn

      Traveler•Written August 2024

      Is there other tours a bit cheaper, but including inside passage, at same time september

    • L

      Lynn

      Traveler•Written September 2024

      Yes please if there is something without rail in September, please let me know

    • CosmosOperator•Written September 2024

      One tour that I could offer would be the Heart Of The Canadian Rockies With Alaska Cruise (tour code 8915). The most cost-effective departure date in September 2025 would be the 1st September 2025 departure, concluding 17th September. Category B Verandah Cabin: $8,256.00 p.p (including port charges). Category AA Verandah Cabin: $8,426.00 p.p (including port charges). Category A Verandah Cabin: $8,586.00 p.p (including port charges).

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    Stephanie

    Asked on June 24th, 2024

    Looking to book a tour of Western Canada with rail option of Gold Leaf on Rocky Mountaineer, followed by an Alaskan cruise (balcony room). Travelling with three people including 10 year old daughter for Sept 2025. Need availability dates and cost for three of us travelling on shared room basis.

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    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2024

      For a Triple Room, Gold Leaf and Balcony Cabin Category B on the 9th September 2025 tour "Western Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise" (Guaranteed departure). Cost is $11,237 per adult (excluding prepaid gratuities and safety net protection) and $10,425.10 for the child (inclusive of young traveller discount). Prices can be subject to change and availability is limited.

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    Emma

    Asked on April 14th, 2024

    I have been on a top deck tour through New Zealand in the past and I know with them they organise all the excursions for you and they ask a couple of days before what we wanted to do in that town. I was just wondering if you are the same? If I need to book the excursions now or if I can do that once we are over there? I have seen on the website that there is a couple in Banff and Jasper. Are these the only excursions?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written April 2024

      Optional excursions can be prebooked between 90-4 days before departure or you can book optional excursions on tour with your Tour Director. Optional excursions are offered in Banff and Jasper.

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    Sally

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    Is there any availability or a waiting list for the Eastern Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise for the 11 June 24 departure

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    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2024

      The Western Canada by Rail with Alaska Cruise departing 11 June is currently available in the SilverLeaf category on the Rocky Mountaineer, however is on request for the Goldleaf category on the Rocky Mountaineer. Availability subject to change.

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    Leah

    Asked on August 28th, 2023

    Is this available in May 2024

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    • CosmosOperator•Written August 2023

      Thank you for your enquiry. We have departures on 14 May 2024, 28 May 2024, 29 May 2024, and 12 Jun 2024. These are not guaranteed departures but we are interested in your potential booking.

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    Leanne

    Asked on August 4th, 2023

    What's is the upfront charge????

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    • CosmosOperator•Written August 2023

      To confirm the booking a deposit of £200 per person would be required upfront, the final balance would then be due on the 31st of January 2024.

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