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Cruisetours combine coastal sailings with guided onshore adventures
Azamara Cruises has launched its 2027 Alaska Cruisetours, immersive itineraries that blend ocean sailings with guided land explorations across Alaska and Western Canada.
The new lineup follows “overwhelmingly” positive guest feedback and comes as the cruise line prepares for its return to Alaska this summer after a seven-year absence.
Designed to extend Azamara’s signature Destination Immersion experiences inland, the 2027 programmes pair the company’s 10- and 11-night Alaska sailings with four-, five- or six-night land tours. Each package includes accommodation, transport, luggage handling, guided excursions, selected meals and entrance fees within a single booking.
Cruisetours will operate from 3 June to at least 5 August 2027, depending on the chosen itinerary.
Select 2027 options also connect with transpacific sailings from northern Japan, giving travellers the chance to explore Japan before crossing the Pacific to continue through Alaska and the Canadian Rockies.
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Among the highlights, the four-night Alaska Explorer Cruisetour is available before or after sailings. Guests will cruise the Chena River aboard a historic sternwheeler, pan for gold, travel in a Deluxe Dome Railcar and join the Tundra Wilderness Tour through Denali National Park. Additional experiences include a jet boat adventure in Talkeetna and cultural activities at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Two five-night itineraries showcase the dramatic scenery of the Canadian Rockies aboard the renowned Rocky Mountaineer. The post-cruise GoldLeaf Service package features dome seating, outdoor viewing platforms and visits to Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and a mountain gondola. Travellers opting for the SilverLeaf Service will enjoy panoramic window views and onboard meals served at their seats.
For those seeking a longer land experience, a six-night pre-cruise journey travels from Calgary to Vancouver, combining alpine drives through the Rockies with bear-watching from Land Rovers, regional wine tasting, and guided sightseeing in Vancouver.
“The return to Alaska in 2026 reaffirms what we hear time and again from our guests, that deeper, more immersive experiences are what matter most,” says Shandra Stoeterau, director of land product development at Azamara Cruises.
“Guest feedback played a critical role in shaping our 2027 Alaska cruisetours, allowing us to thoughtfully extend our Destination Immersion philosophy beyond the coastline and into Alaska’s interior and the Canadian Rockies, while maintaining the seamless, one-stop experience travelers value.”
Starting in May 2026, Azamara Pursuit will operate the line’s Alaska programme, offering 10‑ to 13‑day cruises. The ship will sail eight Alaska voyages between late May and mid‑August 2026 before repositioning to Asia. The itineraries will feature smaller, lesser-visited ports such as Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, Icy Strait Point, Valdez, Haines and Klawock, alongside extended stays in destinations including Juneau, Wrangell, Skagway, Ketchikan, Nanaimo and Victoria to allow for deeper exploration ashore.
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Supporting the growth of the cruise industry, Connections Cruise Arabia will return to Dubai in the UAE in 2026, following the success of the inaugural edition in 2025. The two-day event, taking place from 28 to 29 September, will welcome more than 500 travel trade professionals from across the global cruise ecosystem. To register your interest in attending, contact Connections.