Some journeys just belong together, and this is one of them.
Watch the Canadian Rockies unfold from a glass-domed carriage - days of towering peaks, rushing rivers and ancient forests rolling past, with nothing to do but soak it all in. Then swap the rails for the sea as glaciers thunder into the water, whales surface alongside your ship, and a new frontier town awaits each morning.
It's a long way to travel for just one experience.
If you're already crossing the Pacific, it makes sense to see both. Spend a few days immersed in the Canadian Rockies, then continue on to Alaska without another long-haul flight. One big trip, two of North America's most spectacular journeys.
Got questions or need help planning the details?
If you want to experience the Rockies and Alaska with a little more luxury built in, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has done the hard work for you.
The journey begins with a 6-night pre-cruise land programme, including time in Calgary, Banff and Vancouver, sightseeing in Banff and Yoho National Park, and two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service. From Vancouver, you'll board Seven Seas Explorer for seven nights through Alaska's Inside Passage, with Regent's Included & Unlimited Shore Excursions along the way.
It's a particularly good option if you like the idea of combining rail and cruise, but would rather have the major pieces already taken care of - hotels, sightseeing, transfers, luggage handling, Rocky Mountaineer and your cruise are all included.
13 nights | Fares from NZ$16,043pp
Rocky Mountaineer has taken its iconic First Passage to the West journey and elevated the entire experience, with a new luxury package available exclusively for the 2027 season.
The 10-day Rockies Refined journey combines two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service with stays at Fairmont hotels in Vancouver, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary, with the journey available in either direction.
And the luxury doesn't stop when you step off the train. The package includes Fairmont Gold Rooms, private guided sightseeing and private airport transfers, with a limited number of highly coveted Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lakeview Rooms available.
You'll also have time to properly experience the Rockies, with private sightseeing including Alberta's Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier, plus leisure time in Lake Louise, Banff and Vancouver.
10 days / 9 nights
🚂 2 days aboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service
🏨 Fairmont accommodation throughout
🏔️ Private sightseeing and transfers
📍 Vancouver – Kamloops – Lake Louise – Banff – Calgary, or reverse
📅 Available for the 2027 season only
From CAD $14,221 per person
If Rocky Mountaineer has been sitting on your wish list and you'd like to do it with a little more luxury built in, Rockies Refined is well worth considering.
Pricing shown in Canadian dollars and is subject to availability and change. Conditions apply.
Few rail journeys are as iconic as Rocky Mountaineer.
Travelling only by daylight, you'll wind through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, passing snow-capped peaks, emerald lakes, rushing rivers and wildlife-rich forests from the comfort of a glass-domed carriage. It's a journey where the scenery is the destination.
Adventure World is currently offering savings of up to $900 per couple on selected 2027 Rocky Mountaineer holidays, making now a great time to start planning.
Here are two itineraries I'd recommend if you're considering experiencing this incredible part of the world.
There's no single "right" way to cruise Alaska - every line takes a slightly different route, at a different pace, with a different feel onboard.
Rather than list everything on offer, here are three sailings I'd genuinely recommend, each suited to a different kind of traveller.
If none of these quite fit what you're after, get in touch - I can find the right Alaska cruise for you, whichever line it's with.
Voyage of the Glaciers (Northbound)
Sail 1,300 miles north from Vancouver, watching the coastline shift from forested fjords to tidewater glaciers calving into the sea.
Call in at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, then spend two full days cruising past ice: Glacier Bay National Park one day, Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord the next.
It's the same route Princess has run longer than almost anyone else in Alaska - which shows, in how well the timing is judged for daylight and glacier viewing.
Voted Best Cruise Line in Alaska 22 times - it's hard to argue with that track record.
7 August 2027
Vancouver → Whittier (Anchorage)
From NZ$3,529 per person, balcony
Alaska Glacier Cruise
Step aboard one of the most exclusive ships sailing Alaska today.
Silversea's all-inclusive, all-suite Silver Whisper carries a fraction of the guests of a standard cruise ship, with a butler for every suite and drinks, gratuities and most excursions already included in the fare.
Sail north from Vancouver through the Inside Passage to Seward, taking in glaciers, fjords and wildlife along the way - all with the kind of space and service only a small ship can offer.
A rare chance to save on one of Silversea's best-selling Alaska sailings.
12–19 August 2027
Vancouver → Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
From NZ$7,100 per person, Vista suite
Alaska Northbound Glacier
Sail Vancouver's Inside Passage aboard Celebrity Solstice, a ship built for genuinely modern luxury at sea — sleek, design-led spaces, floor-to-ceiling views, and dining that rivals shore-side restaurants.
Call in at Sitka, Icy Strait Point and Juneau, then spend two full days face to face with ice: Dawes Glacier at Endicott Arm, then the vast Hubbard Glacier before arriving into Seward.
It's the kind of contemporary polish that's made Celebrity a favourite with couples who want their ship to feel as considered as their itinerary.
Two glaciers, one sailing - a rare pairing even by Alaska standards.
6 August 2027
Vancouver → Seward (Anchorage, Alaska)
From NZ$2,422 per person, veranda cabin
Everything you need to know before you set sail.
Which cruise line should I choose?
It really comes down to what kind of trip you want - bigger ship with more onboard activity, a smaller more intimate ship, or all-inclusive luxury all change the feel of the same destination. I'm happy to talk through what matters most to you and point you toward the right fit.
When's the best time to cruise Alaska?
The season runs roughly May to September. Early season (May–June) tends to have fewer crowds and more dramatic snow-capped scenery; July–August brings the warmest weather and best wildlife activity; late season (September) offers a chance at the Northern Lights on some sailings.
What's actually included in the fare?
This varies significantly by cruise line - from cruise-only fares through to fully all-inclusive with drinks, gratuities and excursions bundled in. I'll always confirm exactly what's included with your chosen sailing before you book.
Am I guaranteed to see glaciers and wildlife?
Alaska's wildlife and glacier viewing depend on weather, timing and route, so nothing is ever 100% guaranteed - but Alaska cruise itineraries are specifically designed around the best-known spots for both, and most guests see whales, eagles and glacier calving during their trip.
Terms and Conditions
Featured fares are subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed without notice.
Prices shown are from prices, per person based on twin share, and were correct at the time of publication. Prices are cruise-only or land-tour-only as noted, and do not include flights, travel insurance, visas or other personal expenses unless otherwise stated.
Itineraries, ports of call, inclusions and promotional offers are subject to change by the relevant operator (Adventure World, Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises, or Celebrity Cruises). Full terms and conditions, including deposit and final payment requirements, will be confirmed at the time of booking.
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