Azamara is dialling up its Destination Immersion® credentials in North America with the launch of its 2027 Alaska Cruisetours, pairing small-ship Alaska sailings with curated pre- and post-cruise land programs in Western Canada and inland Alaska. Designed for travellers who want more than a classic roundtrip cruise, these bundled itineraries combine 10- and 11-night Alaska voyages with four-, five- and six-night land tours, creating extended holidays that go far beyond the pier.
What Are Azamara’s 2027 Alaska Cruisetours?
Azamara’s Alaska Cruisetours are seamless land-and-sea journeys that wrap hotels, transport, guided touring, and select meals around an Alaska cruise, removing much of the planning hassle for guests. Each 2027 Cruisetour includes hotel stays, transfers, luggage handling, escorted sightseeing, selected meals, and admission fees, so travellers can focus on the scenery rather than the logistics.
The land programs link directly to 10- and 11-night Alaska itineraries aboard Azamara’s small ships, known for longer port calls and late-night stays that allow more time for glacier viewing, local culture, and wildlife encounters. It’s a format aimed at guests who want to dive deeper into the Canadian Rockies and coastal cities before or after sailing the Inside Passage and Alaska’s remote ports.
Highlights: Banff, Lake Louise and Whistler
A standout option in the 2027 line-up is the Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler Cruisetour, which threads together some of Western Canada’s most iconic landscapes. Guests can look forward to:
- Scenic drives through the Canadian Rockies, including time in Banff and at the turquoise waters of Lake Louise.
- A bear viewing experience by Land Rover in the Whistler region, giving guests the chance to spot wildlife amid alpine peaks and dense forest.
- Local wine tastings and regional flavours, offering a relaxed taste of British Columbia’s food and wine scene.
- A guided tour of Vancouver to round off the journey, with highlights such as Stanley Park, waterfront neighbourhoods, and the city’s vibrant downtown.
Other Alaska Cruisetours in the portfolio connect to classic experiences such as luxury dome rail travel and time in Denali National Park, further extending Azamara’s destination-focused approach inland.
Pairing Alaska with Japan and a Transpacific Crossing
For travellers looking to string together an even bigger adventure, select 2027 Alaska Cruisetours can be paired with transpacific sailings from northern Japan. This opens the door to an extended itinerary that might start in Japan—exploring ports such as Tokyo, Hakodate or northern Honshu—before crossing the Pacific and continuing inland through Alaska and Western Canada on a Cruisetour.
This combination is ideal for guests who want to tick off both Asia and Alaska in one extended journey, blending Japanese culture and Pacific crossings with glaciers, mountains, and wildlife in the Last Frontier. It also reflects Azamara’s broader strategy of offering longer, more layered itineraries that appeal to repeat cruisers and seasoned travellers.
Why Choose an Azamara Alaska Cruisetour in 2027?
Azamara’s 2027 Alaska Cruisetours are built around the brand’s hallmark Destination Immersion® philosophy, extending that concept from coastal ports into the Canadian Rockies and Alaska’s interior. With bundled hotels, transfers, and guided touring, these programs are particularly attractive for travellers who value convenience but still want authentic, small-group experiences.
Whether it’s spotting bears near Whistler from the comfort of a Land Rover, riding scenic roads between Banff and Lake Louise, tasting local wines, or capping it all off with glacier cruising and whale watching at sea, the 2027 collection is designed to deliver a richer Alaska story from start to finish. For those planning an Alaska cruise in 2027, adding an Azamara Cruisetour—or pairing it with a transpacific sailing from Japan—offers one of the most immersive ways to experience both the coast and the mountains of North America’s northwest.
