Fairbanks, Alaska's second-largest city, offers a mix of modern attractions and rich history. Known as the Golden Heart, it's a gateway to the arctic, boasting lively festivals, river cruises, and the chance to see the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. Explore restored gold rush buildings, savor local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture on an Alaska cruise to Fairbanks.

After a step back in time aboard the Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler, you’ll board a short flight to colourful Dawson City, Yukon.

Once the pulsing heart of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City today is a cluster of wooden sidewalks and charming frontier-era shops on the banks of the Yukon river. There are plenty of reasons to take cruise tours to Dawson City, Yukon. Though gold rush lore is the main draw, it has a rich history well before the discovery of gold and subsequent stampede in 1896. The Tr?ondëk Hwëch?in or "people of the river" have frequented the area for thousands of years and there’s much heritage to learn and appreciate. The town was also a muse for literary legends, Robert Service and Jack London.

Present-day Dawson still has active gold mining and a thriving tourism and arts scene. Many adventurers stop in Dawson to stock up on supplies before heading to the ragged peaks of the Yukon’s Tombstone Territorial Park.

This morning, you’ll see the original Discovery Claim that triggered the Klondike Gold Rush and enjoy time at Gold Dredge 4 while a Parks Canada guide shares the history of gold dredging in the area. Your afternoon is free for optional excursions.

Board a short flight to Fairbanks — Alaska’s “Golden Heart City” — before heading to Denali National Park & Preserve for a three-night stay at this magnificent national treasure.

Denali is the number one reason to book Alaska cruisetours into the state’s rugged wilderness and it’s easy to understand why. At an impressive 20,310 feet above sea level, Denali isn’t just any mountain; it’s the centerpiece of Alaska’s interior, a shining jewel rising above pristine Alaska wilderness.

Explore on your own or enjoy optional excursions with an entire free day at Denali. Don’t miss the chance to visit Denali Square™ and immerse yourself in the Holland America Denali Lodge experience.

Today features the unforgettable Tundra Wilderness Tour — a fully narrated sightseeing excursion that
takes you into the heart of Denali National Park & Preserve and offers the best opportunity to view the park’s iconic wildlife and North America’s highest peak.On this expertly guided 6- to 8-hour adventure, you’ll likely spot some combination of Alaska’s Big Five: grizzly bears, caribou, moose, Dall sheep, and wolves. In addition, there are countless bucket list opportunities—such as river rafting, flightseeing (including the chance to land with a ski plane on Denali itself), or meeting an Iditarod dog musher and getting a sloppy kiss from a sled dog.

Enjoy a scenic journey aboard our private glass-domed McKinley Explorer® railcars to Whittier, where you will embark your ship.

Enjoy a leisurely day highlighted by afternoon scenic cruising at Hubbard Glacier — the longest tidewater glacier in
North America.

Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure for a full eight hours while a National Park Service Ranger
provides scenic commentary.

Step back to the days of the last great Gold Rush. Choose from exciting shore excursions and still have time to shop.

Enjoy a full day of exploring Alaska’s capital. Choose from exciting shore excursions and still have time to shop.

Explore this unique Alaska port, famous for its rich Native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords.

Relax, enjoy a full day of scenic Inside Passage cruising, and immerse yourself in Holland America elegance.

Your cruisetour concludes this morning in Vancouver