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DAVIS VU · Cabin 6120

David Tseng · Bronte Mak · MMXXVI

With Taran. Helicopter glacier tour Skagway.

12:15
AC567 SFO → YVR · Air Canada nonstop
Nonstop Air Canada, 2h 31m. Economy cabin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
09:15
Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm & Glacier Explorer H·A·L · Catamaran from ship tender
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.
$299
18:00
Mendenhall + Nugget Falls (DIY blue bus) D·I·Y · Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Centre
~$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.
$45
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.
08:00
White Pass & Yukon Route — 8am direct D·I·Y · WP&YR depot (10–15 min walk from pier)
Narrow-gauge heritage railroad climbing 2,885 ft in 20 miles to White Pass Summit. Dramatic trestles, glacier views, and gold rush history narration. Book direct at wpyr.com at least 24h ahead. Earliest departure — timing is tight against the 7am dock arrival.
$155
09:00
White Pass & Yukon Route — 9am HAL H·A·L · White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
Same White Pass & Yukon Route scenic railroad run at a more relaxed departure time. HAL-organized — book via the Navigator app or HAL shore desk onboard. Slightly higher cost than booking direct; easier timing from the 7am dock arrival.
$174.95
12:45
Glacier Discovery by Helicopter H·A·L · Skagway heliport
Helicopter flight above the Skagway icefield with a glacier landing. ~3 hrs. Private departures available — the group can book the aircraft together.
$599
16:00
Skagway in Focus — Guided Photography H·A·L · Skagway
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.
$199
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.
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.
17:30
Pinnacle Grill — last-night dinner · Pinnacle Grill
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.
$50
22:00
Set luggage out · settle onboard account · Suites
Per disembarkation instructions.
07:30
Self-disembark (carry own bags) · Canada Place
Earliest off; ~7:30–8am.
09:00
Breakfast in Gastown / Granville Island D·I·Y · Vancouver
Free morning before YVR transfer.
16:10
AC568 YVR → SFO · Air Canada nonstop
2h22m, Economy.