Azamara Cruises Expands Alaskan Adventures with Exciting 2026 Cruisetour Packages

Azamara Cruises is enhancing its offerings in Alaska for the summer of 2026 by introducing nine new Cruisetour packages. These packages, which range from two to six nights, are intended to complement the cruise line’s ten scheduled voyages aboard the Azamara Pursuit. Travelers can set sail from either Whittier, Alaska, or Vancouver, British Columbia.

Each Cruisetour package includes accommodations, transfers, luggage handling, professional guides, admission fees, and select meals, allowing guests to delve deeper into Alaska’s beauty beyond the shoreline.

From Whittier, Alaska:

• Alyeska, Nordic Spa & Wildlife (2-night Pre- or Post-Cruise): Stay at Alyeska Resort, enjoy the Nordic Spa, and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
• Alaska Explorer: Denali, Talkeetna, Riverboat & Rail (4-night Pre- or Post-Cruise): Travel from Fairbanks to Talkeetna by rail and riverboat, experience wildlife in Denali, and visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
• Alaska Wildlife & Rail (4-night Pre- or Post-Cruise): Tour from Talkeetna to Denali with scenic rail experiences, wildlife viewing, and local farm visits.

From Vancouver, British Columbia:

• City Views & Mountain Vistas (2-night Pre- or Post-Cruise): Explore Vancouver, including Stanley Park, Gastown, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and enjoy a gondola ride up Grouse Mountain.
• Whistler Wilderness & Scenic Vancouver (2-night Pre- or Post-Cruise): Journey along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, partake in a Bear Viewing Adventure, and uncover Vancouver’s highlights.
• Canadian Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer (5-night Post-Cruise): Travel from Vancouver to Banff on the Rocky Mountaineer, with stops at Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake.
• Journey Through the Rockies (5-night Post-Cruise): Explore Western Canada, visiting Whistler, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake, with scenic drives and wine tasting in Kamloops.
• Journey Through the Rockies (6-night Pre-Cruise): Start in Calgary and travel to Vancouver through the Rockies, including visits to Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake, along with a gondola ride and wine tasting.

Unique experiences in Azamara’s Cruisetours include a "Welcome to Denali" presentation at the Denali Discovery Center by a local naturalist, featuring a wine and cheese reception. Guests can also enjoy gold panning at "Gold Daughters," visit a working farm to understand Alaska’s agriculture, and participate in making traditional Alaska Native ice cream at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

Additionally, every sailing will feature a complimentary AzAmazing Evening, including an exclusive performance of the traditional Lumberjack Show, showcasing local lumberjack skills and culture.

For more details on the packages and itineraries, you can visit Azamara Cruises.

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