Azamara Cruises has announced its 2027 Alaska Cruisetours, expanding its return to Alaska with curated land and sea journeys inspired by strong guest feedback. These new programs combine immersive cruising with guided inland adventures through Alaska and the Canadian Rockies, offering travelers a deeper connection to the region’s landscapes, wildlife, and cultures.
Known for its Destination Immersion® philosophy and extended time in port, Azamara is now extending that approach beyond the coastline. The new Cruisetours are designed to deliver seamless travel experiences that blend iconic destinations with expert planning and cultural enrichment.
Guest Feedback Shapes the New Cruisetours
Following enthusiastic response ahead of Azamara’s return to Alaska in 2026, the cruise line used guest input to design journeys that go further inland while maintaining the simplicity of a bundled cruise and land vacation.
According to Shandra Stoeterau, Director of Land Product Development at Azamara Cruises, guest feedback was central to the planning process. The goal was to thoughtfully extend the Destination Immersion philosophy into Alaska’s interior and the Canadian Rockies while preserving the convenience travelers expect from a one-stop experience.
What’s Included in Azamara’s Alaska Cruisetours
Azamara’s 2027 Cruisetours are available as flexible 4, 5, and 6 night land programs paired with 10 and 11 night Alaska sailings. Each itinerary includes carefully coordinated logistics to make the journey effortless.
Seamless Travel Experience
Guests can expect:
- Hotels and accommodations
- Transfers and transportation
- Luggage handling
- Escorted tours
- Select meals
- Admissions to featured attractions
The result is a comprehensive vacation that blends extended time ashore with meaningful inland exploration.
2027 Alaska Cruisetour Highlights
Alaska Explorer Cruisetour: Denali, Talkeetna, Riverboat and Rail (4 Nights)
Available as both a pre- and post-cruise option, this itinerary highlights Alaska’s interior and cultural heritage. Guests cruise the Chena River on a historic sternwheeler, try gold panning, and ride in a Deluxe Dome Railcar. The experience includes a Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park, a jet boat adventure in Talkeetna, and cultural programming at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Canadian Rockies Cruisetour: Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service (5 Nights)
This post-cruise journey features one of North America’s most iconic rail experiences. Guests travel through the Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service with dome seating, gourmet dining, and outdoor viewing platforms. Stops include Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and a scenic gondola ride with panoramic mountain views.
Canadian Rockies Cruisetour: Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service (5 Nights)
This option offers the same dramatic scenery with a more relaxed rail experience. Panoramic windows and freshly prepared meals served at your seat provide comfort and value without sacrificing the views.
Banff, Lake Louise and Whistler Cruisetour: Journey Through the Rockies (6 Nights)
Offered as a pre-cruise option, this adventure takes guests from Calgary to Vancouver. Highlights include Banff and Lake Louise, scenic mountain drives, a bear viewing experience by Land Rover, local wine tasting, and a guided tour of Vancouver.
Unique Transpacific Pairings
Select 2027 Cruisetours can also be paired with transpacific sailings from Northern Japan to Alaska. These itineraries allow travelers to explore Japan before crossing the Pacific and continuing inland through Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. The result is a rare blend of cultural contrast and destination depth within a single extended journey.
A New Way to Experience Alaska
Azamara’s 2027 Alaska Cruisetours are designed for travelers who want more than a traditional cruise. By combining small-ship sailing with immersive inland exploration, the cruise line is creating opportunities for guests to experience Alaska and Western Canada in a more meaningful and seamless way.
Would you add a land tour to your Alaska cruise, or do you prefer to stay at sea? Please let me know in the comments below.
Happy cruising!
Ethan