CHRIS SWIT · Cabin 1116
David Tseng · Bronte Mak · MMXXVI
SF Jun 9–11, then River Rock pre-cruise (room shared with Taran, Davis, Lauren).
Day 1 · 11 June · Vancouver (pre-cruise)
12:15
15:30
River Rock Casino check-in (Richmond) · River Rock Casino Resort
Casino resort in Richmond, 15 min from YVR by Canada Line. Hotel, casino floor, pool, and spa on-site. Group staying Jun 11–13.
Day 2 · 12 June · Vancouver (pre-cruise)
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Stanley Park seawall D·I·Y · Vancouver, BC
10-km paved loop around the Stanley Park peninsula — seawall hugging Burrard Inlet and English Bay, Vancouver skyline on one side, North Shore mountains on the other. Free; easily split into shorter segments.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge D·I·Y · North Vancouver
70-metre suspension bridge over the Capilano River gorge, plus a cliffside treetop walk through old-growth Douglas fir. ~$70 adult; 30 min from downtown by bus or ride-share.
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Granville Island market D·I·Y · Vancouver, BC
Public market and artisan district on a False Creek peninsula. Fresh seafood, local produce, specialty foods, craft studios, and galleries. Short Aquabus ferry from downtown.
Day 3 · 13 June · Vancouver
11:00
Embarkation at Canada Place · Canada Place cruise terminal
Passports required (round-trip via Canada). Check-in opens late morning.
15:45
Group meet & greet · TBD onboard
Casual gathering for the full group once aboard. Light refreshments. Arranged by the group travel agent.
17:00
Tamarind — group table · Tamarind (Deck 11)
Pan-Asian specialty restaurant aboard the Koningsdam. Group table arranged via the travel agent. The complimentary Tamarind credit (included in select bookings) applies here.
Day 4 · 14 June · At sea
19:00
Canaletto specialty dinner · Canaletto
Italian specialty restaurant aboard the Koningsdam. Classic regional Italian — pasta, antipasti, and secondi. Surcharge applies; reservations recommended, especially on sea days.
20:00
Music Walk crawl · Decks 2–3 (BB King's, Billboard, Rolling Stone)
Three connected live-music venues on Decks 2–3 — B.B. King's Blues Club (R&B and soul), Billboard Onboard (pop chart hits and trivia), and Rolling Stone Lounge (classic rock). All included in fare. Venue flow was expanded in the 2026 dry dock.
Day 5 · 15 June · Tracy Arm Inlet · Juneau
09:15
Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm & Glacier Explorer H·A·L · Catamaran from ship tender
$299 Catamaran into either Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm fjord (route subject to ice conditions). Tidewater glaciers, blue iceberg fields, and waterfalls cascading off thousand-foot walls. ~6 hrs; easy activity level.
18:00
Mendenhall + Nugget Falls (DIY blue bus) D·I·Y · Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Centre
$45 ~$45 round-trip blue bus from downtown Juneau docks to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Centre. Self-guided glacier and Nugget Falls views. Long summer daylight (sunset ~22:00) makes a later departure practical.
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Mendenhall kayak — independent operator D·I·Y · Juneau (Auke Bay / Mendenhall Lake)
Third-party kayak tours on Mendenhall Lake or Auke Bay — independent of HAL, typically smaller groups and more flexibility on timing. Notable operators: Alaska Travel Adventures (Glacier View Sea Kayaking, 3.5 hrs, ~$154, alaskatraveladventures.com); Liquid Alaska Tours (Mendenhall Lake Canoe Tour, ~$239, liquidalaskatours.com/tours/mendenhall-lake-canoe-tour); Above & Beyond Alaska (Auke Bay Glacier Kayak, small-group guided, beyondak.com/trips/auke-bay-guided-kayak-tour). Book direct; times vary by operator and tide.
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Tracy's King Crab Shack D·I·Y · Juneau downtown
Iconic Juneau waterfront stand known for freshly cooked Alaskan king crab legs. Order at the window; eat at outdoor picnic tables overlooking the water. A local institution — expect a queue.
Day 6 · 16 June · Skagway
07:30
Klondike Highway self-guided drive D·I·Y · AVIS / DIY Jeep Tours pickup (Spring & 3rd)
Self-drive up Klondike Highway to White Pass Summit and the US/Canada border crossing. Includes viewpoints inaccessible by train. Passports required. Rental car or group van pickup near the pier.
12:45
Lower Dewey Lake hike D·I·Y · Skagway (trailhead near pier)
~2-mile loop hike through rainforest to a mountain lake above Skagway. 1.5–2 hrs, moderate elevation gain. Trailhead a short walk from the dock — no transport needed.
16:00
Skagway in Focus — Guided Photography H·A·L · Skagway
$199 Guided photography tour through Skagway's gold rush-era streetscapes, mountain backdrops, and harbour. A professional guide leads composition technique alongside the history. All-aboard 20:00.
Day 7 · 17 June · Glacier Bay National Park
07:00
Suite balcony · room-service coffee · Suite 6120 balcony
Morning coffee from the suite balcony as the ship enters Glacier Bay — the best forward-facing views before open deck areas fill up.
09:00
Deck wildlife watch · ranger narration · Forward decks
Wind off the ice is cold — layer up. Binoculars helpful.
19:30
Main dining room · Main dining room
Included main restaurant. Rotating regional menu; the evening after a full day watching Glacier Bay.
Day 8 · 18 June · Ketchikan
11:30
Salmon Walk (Creek St → museum → totem centre) D·I·Y · Downtown Ketchikan
Self-guided loop from the pier through Creek Street (Ketchikan's historic red-light-district boardwalk built over the creek), the Tongass Historical Museum, and the Totem Heritage Center. ~1.5 miles, mostly flat, walkable from the pier.
13:00
Alaska Fish House — lunch D·I·Y · Across from the piers
Waterfront restaurant across from the Ketchikan piers. Standout dishes: smoked-salmon chowder and fish & chips. No reservation needed at lunch; cash-friendly.
Day 9 · 19 June · At sea
17:30
Pinnacle Grill — last-night dinner · Pinnacle Grill
$50 HAL's premium steakhouse aboard — Double R Ranch Beef, prime seafood, fine wines. ~$50 cover charge. This is the final full evening at sea before Vancouver arrival.
22:00
Day 10 · 20 June · Vancouver
07:30
23:59