Holland America’s 7 Day Inside Passage Koningsdam: A Quick Itinerary
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Holland America’s 7 Day Inside Passage Koningsdam: A Quick Itinerary

Holland America’s 7 Day Inside Passage Alaskan Cruise Itinerary with Family-Friendly Activity Suggestions:
Day 1: Departure from Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 2: At Sea
Check out the Koningsdam pool area and grab some burgers from Dive-In or pizza from New York Pizza. One of the best parts of a cruise is the eating and drinking to your heart's content

Check out the Koningsdam pool area and grab some burgers from Dive-In or pizza from New York Pizza. One of the best parts of a cruise is the eating and drinking to your heart's content

Day 3: Tracy Arm Fjord and Juneau
  • Tracy’s King Crab Shack in Juneau -The best king crabs I’ve ever had!
  • Whale Watching 
  • Gold Creek Salmon Bake
  • Mendenhall Glacier
  • Helicopter Glacier Tour and Dog Sledding
City of Juneau, Alaska, Mendenhall Glacier, Sea lion sighting on Whale Watching tour
City of Juneau, Alaska, Mendenhall Glacier, Sea lion sighting on Whale Watching tour-1
City of Juneau, Alaska, Mendenhall Glacier, Sea lion sighting on Whale Watching tour-2

City of Juneau, Alaska, Mendenhall Glacier, Sea lion sighting on Whale Watching tour

Family-friendly place to have dinner at the famous Gold Creek Salmon Bake in Juneau, Alaska

Family-friendly place to have dinner at the famous Gold Creek Salmon Bake in Juneau, Alaska

Don't forget that it stays light out longer in Alaska, this photo was taken around 9pm before going back aboard the Koningsdam to make our 10pm departure

Don't forget that it stays light out longer in Alaska, this photo was taken around 9pm before going back aboard the Koningsdam to make our 10pm departure

Day 4: Skagway
  • White Pass and Yukon Rail (A must do!)
  • Visit Carcross, Yukon (Grab some maple syrup from one of the specialty shops, World’s Smallest Desert, Wild Adventure Yukon)
  • Emerald Lake 
Emerald Lake was a quick stop we made for photos from our Skagway excursion. Emerald Lake is the furthest travel into the Yukon for cruise passengers touring from Skagway

Emerald Lake was a quick stop we made for photos from our Skagway excursion. Emerald Lake is the furthest travel into the Yukon for cruise passengers touring from Skagway

Be sure to carefully step outside when it's safe to check out the views aboard the White Pass and Yukon Rail, an exciting moment for everyone of all ages

Be sure to carefully step outside when it's safe to check out the views aboard the White Pass and Yukon Rail, an exciting moment for everyone of all ages

Day 5: Glacier Bay National Park
  • Wake up early and lookout for the wildlife and beautiful backdrop, get photos with the beautiful glaciers, try to catch calving of the glaciers
  • Visit the Park Rangers at the Crow’s Nest in the morning
This is why people go on Alaskan cruises, for views like this. The scenery in Alaska is hard to top but Glacier Bay arguably has one of the best backdrops in all of Alaska

This is why people go on Alaskan cruises, for views like this. The scenery in Alaska is hard to top but Glacier Bay arguably has one of the best backdrops in all of Alaska

Be sure to visit the park rangers at the Crow's Nest and bring the kids! The park rangers answered any questions we had and educated us on the wildlife and nature of Glacier Bay. You can also get a Glacier Bay National Park stamp souvenir! Perfect for families that enjoy traveling to national parks
Be sure to visit the park rangers at the Crow's Nest and bring the kids! The park rangers answered any questions we had and educated us on the wildlife and nature of Glacier Bay. You can also get a Glacier Bay National Park stamp souvenir! Perfect for families that enjoy traveling to national parks-1

Be sure to visit the park rangers at the Crow's Nest and bring the kids! The park rangers answered any questions we had and educated us on the wildlife and nature of Glacier Bay. You can also get a Glacier Bay National Park stamp souvenir! Perfect for families that enjoy traveling to national parks

Day 6: Ketchikan
  • See the salmon run (in late June through early September), to maximize your chances of witnessing the salmon run in Ketchikan, consider visiting in July or August. Consider Canyon Fox Tours to take a private tour to see this.
  • Take a walk through Creek Street
  • Grab breakfast or lunch from Alaska Crepe Co.—one of the best crepes I’ve ever had
  • Totem Bight State Historical Park
The iconic Creek Street with its colorful historic buildings and specialty shops

The iconic Creek Street with its colorful historic buildings and specialty shops

Day 7: At Sea, Return to Vancouver
  • Visit guest services to review your bill and make sure all charges are correct
  • Figure out luggage tags if needed and disembarkation
  • Check out the photo gallery, review the photos that were taken and bring home some extra souvenirs.
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