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From Sea to Shore: Azamara Cruises Launches 2027 Alaska Cruisetours

Monday, March 30, 2026
By Azamara Cruises

Guest feedback inspires curated land and sea journeys through Alaska and the Canadian Rockies, combining iconic experiences, seamless travel, and deeper cultural connection.

 

MIAMI, February 11, 2026 – Following overwhelmingly positive guest feedback ahead of its much-anticipated return to Alaska this summer, Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, today announced the launch of its 2027 Alaska Cruisetours, a collection of thoughtfully curated journeys that combine immersive Alaskan cruises with expertly guided pre- and post-cruise land tours.

Designed for travelers seeking a deeper connection to the Last Frontier, Azamara’s Alaska Cruisetours seamlessly blend time at sea with unforgettable inland experiences across Alaska and Western Canada. Guests can explore rugged wilderness, encounter iconic wildlife, and engage with local cultures, while enjoying the convenience of a bundled cruise-and-land vacation.

“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,” said 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.”

2027 Alaska Cruisetours Highlights

Azamara’s 2027 Alaska Cruisetours further the brand’s Destination Immersion® philosophy inland, pairing prolonged time ashore with carefully curated land journeys across Alaska and Western Canada. Offered in flexible 4-, 5-, and 6-night programs and paired with Azamara’s 10- and 11-night Alaska sailings, each Cruisetour combines iconic destinations with seamless logistics, including hotels, transfers, luggage handling, escorted tours, select meals, and admissions, creating a deeply enriching and effortless travel experience.

Highlights include:

  • Alaska Explorer Cruisetour: Denali, Talkeetna, Riverboat & Rail (4 Nights): Available as both pre- and post-cruise options, this journey showcases Alaska’s interior and cultural heart. Guests cruise the Chena River aboard a historic sternwheeler, pan for gold, ride in a Deluxe Dome Railcar, and explore Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. Additional experiences include a jet boat adventure in Talkeetna and hands-on cultural programming at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
  • Canadian Rockies Cruisetour: Rocky Mountaineer® GoldLeaf Service (5 Nights): This post-cruise journey delivers one of North America’s most iconic rail experiences. Guests travel through the Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service, enjoying elevated dome seating, gourmet dining, and outdoor viewing platforms. Highlights include Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and a scenic gondola ride offering sweeping mountain views.
  • Canadian Rockies Cruisetour: Rocky Mountaineer® SilverLeaf Service (5 Nights): Featuring the same breathtaking landscapes, this option offers a more relaxed rail experience with panoramic windows, freshly prepared meals served at your seat ideal for travelers seeking comfort and value without compromising scenery.
  • Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler Cruisetour: Journey Through the Rockies (6 Nights): Offered as a pre-cruise option, this adventure-rich itinerary takes guests from Calgary to Vancouver, exploring Banff and Lake Louise, embarking on scenic drives through the Rockies, enjoying a bear viewing experience by Land Rover, and tasting local wines before concluding with a guided tour of Vancouver.

Select 2027 Alaska Cruisetours are also paired with distinctive transpacific sailings from Northern Japan to Alaska, offering guests a unique opportunity to explore Japan before crossing the Pacific and continuing inland through Alaska and the Canadian Rockies – delivering a rare blend of cultural contrast and destination depth.

For more information, visit Azamara.com or contact your preferred travel advisor.

About Azamara Cruises:   Azamara Cruises is a small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences. With a fleet of four intimate-style ships, Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, and Azamara Onward®, the cruise line allows travelers to reach marquee ports around the world and dock in smaller, hidden gem destinations. Azamara Cruises is committed to creating immersive experiences for guests through Extended Destination Days (10 or more hours in port) for a more meaningful travel experience. Through their deep understanding of hospitality and commitment to delivering exceptional service, guests can experience an intimate hotel at sea. Through Always Azamara guests can know what's always included; a variety of dining venues plus room service, drinks including alcohol all day and night, tips & gratuities, exclusive cultural events, and unlimited self-service laundry; and what is always expected when sailing with Azamara Cruises; no hassle, no crowds, unique & iconic destinations, overnights, and Extended Destination Days. Additionally, guests can also take advantage of exclusive loyalty membership benefits through the Azamara Circle Program. Azamara has received several awards and recognitions including Condé Nast Traveler’s “Reader’s Choice Awards”, Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards,” US News & World Report “Best Cruise Lines,” and more. 

For more information visit www.azamara.com  

 

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