Azamara Cruises will return to Alaska in summer 2026 with new pre- and post-cruise Cruisetour packages designed to enhance its 10 Alaska sailings aboard the Azamara Pursuit.

The land programs combine scenic rail journeys, cultural encounters and access to Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife.

“At Azamara, we believe the most memorable journeys are the ones that offer a genuine connection to a place and its people,” said Mike Pawlus, head of itinerary planning at Azamara Cruises. “Alaska is a land of beauty, deep-rooted culture, and incredible wildlife—and our new Cruisetours are designed to bring all those elements to life. Whether it’s meeting locals, journeying deep into Denali, or taking in the scenery by rail, these land programs offer a fresh and immersive way to experience the true heart of the region.” 

Nine Cruisetour options, ranging from two to six nights, are available from Whittier, Alaska, and Vancouver, BC. Each package includes hotel stays, transfers, guides, admissions, luggage handling and select meals.

Highlights exclusive to Azamara include a Denali presentation by a local naturalist, a visit to an Alaskan farm, hands-on gold panning at “Gold Daughters,” and a stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where guests can make traditional ice cream, as part of the line’s Destination Immersion Elevated experiences.

Alaska Cruisetour Options from Whittier, Alaska:

• Alyeska, Nordic Spa & Wildlife (two-night pre- or post-cruise): Includes a stay at Alyeska Resort with access to the Nordic Spa and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
• Alaska Explorer: Denali, Talkeetna, Riverboat & Rail (four-night pre- or post-cruise): Guests travel from Fairbanks to Talkeetna by rail and riverboat, with visits to Denali, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and other cultural sites.
• Alaska Wildlife & Rail (four-night pre- or post-cruise): A land tour from Talkeetna to Denali featuring dome-roof train travel, wildlife viewing, local farm visits, and scenic mountain landscapes.

Alaska Cruisetour Options from Vancouver, BC, Canada:

• City Views & Mountain Vistas (two-night pre- or post-cruise): Explore Vancouver’s natural and cultural highlights including Stanley Park, Gastown, Granville Island, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and a gondola ride up Grouse Mountain.
• Whistler Wilderness & Scenic Vancouver (two-night pre- or post-cruise): Travel the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler for a Bear Viewing Adventure by Land Rover, then return to Vancouver to visit key city attractions.
• Canadian Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer (five-night post-cruise): Journey from Vancouver to Banff aboard the Rocky Mountaineer with visits to Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake.
• Journey Through the Rockies (five-night post-cruise): Discover Western Canada with stops in Whistler, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake, along with scenic drives and wine tasting in Kamloops.
• Journey Through the Rockies (six-night pre-cruise): Travel from Calgary to Vancouver through the Canadian Rockies, featuring Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, a Banff gondola ride, wine tasting in Kamloops, and a Vancouver city tour.
• Journey Through the Rockies (six-night pre-cruise): Begin in Calgary and explore the Rockies with a city tour, Banff gondola ride, bear viewing in Whistler, wine tasting in Kamloops, and sightseeing in Vancouver.