See highlights that define Seattle before crossing into Canada to explore beautiful Victoria or the wilds surrounding Whistler as a prelude to an enlightening look at historical Vancouver.

NOTE: this program starts in Seattle, Washington (USA) and ends in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) where guests will board the ship. Arrival flights need to be booked into Seattle’s Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Due to the nature of this program, it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or for those that require use of a wheelchair.

When reserving this program, please make sure to advise which option you prefer on Day 3 and let us know if you have any special dietary requirements. The team at RSSC Reservations can assist in adding these details to your booking.

DAY 1

On arrival at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), identify and collect baggage and meet our local representative who will get you on your transfer to the Fairmont Olympic Hotel or similar.

Built in 1924 and located in the heart of the city, the legendary Fairmont Olympic Hotel offers breathtaking architecture featuring rich character and history, an innovative culinary experience and best-in-class service.

Check-in time at the hotel is 4:00pm. Although every effort will be made for the room to be available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed.

Spend the remainder of the day and evening at leisure.

Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2

Board a luxury motorcoach and take a drive around the city to catch glimpse of some of Seattle’s most affluent neighborhoods. Each one tells a different part of the story of how Seattle went from a Wild West hub to the metropolis it is today. Enjoy an informative driving tour of the city from the perspective of a Seattleite, who will recount history and interesting stories that make the city unique.

A mid-way stop is made in Everett at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center. A tour here takes you through the history of aviation in the Pacific Northwest with their impressive gallery and hands-on exhibits. Boxed lunches will be served following the tour and the journey will continue across the US / Canada border and into Vancouver, British Columbia.

Note: The group will pass through the US/Canada border including Canadian Customs and Immigration. Guests may or may not have to disembark the bus. Passports must be on hand and anyone requiring Visa’s to enter Canada should have their documents available.

After crossing the border, proceed directly to your hotel for the next two nights - Rosewood Hotel Georgia or similar. The hotel is located a short walk from renowned Stanley Park, art galleries, world-class museums, boutiques and Vancouver’s finest restaurants.

Dinner is on own this evening.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, guests will depart on their pre-selected excursion for the day.

Guests should contact RSSC Reservations prior to 60 days before departure to make their selection.

Option 1: The Best of Victoria

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on gorgeous Vancouver Island and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is famous for the historic Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings, and the Butchart Gardens.

Upon leaving Vancouver, you will take a scenic ferry ride from the Vancouver mainland through the Gulf Islands to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Upon arrival on the island, you will visit the internationally renowned Butchart Gardens. This National Historic Site began with an exhausted limestone quarry that was transformed into the now picturesque Sunken Garden. Today the garden showcases 55 acres of themed garden displays, including a Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Rose Garden. Enjoy High Tea at the Butchart Gardens. High tea includes a selection of items including trifle, scones, savory sandwiches and delicacies, homemade sweets and a selection of teas.

From here, drive to Victoria’s downtown area which features the Inner Harbor, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0 and historic Chinatown. There will be free time to explore downtown Victoria at your own pace. Wind down the day with the scenic return sail aboard BC Ferries and then return by luxury coach to your hotel. The evening is at your leisure with dinner on own.

Option 2: Wonders of Whistler

Escape the city and emerge in the wilderness nestled against Vancouver. Journey via luxury coach the Sea to Sky Highway, alongside a coastal fjord and the rugged Coast Mountain Range. Stop along the way to ride the Sea to Sky gondola and ascend 850 meters (930 yards) to the top to soak up the panoramic perspectives of Howe Sound cradled by the Coast Mountains. It’s here that you can cross the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge and walk along forest trails to the observation platforms. The tour then continues north to Whistler Resort.

Upon arrival in Whistler, visit the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre (SLCC). Following the tour of SLCC, join a short, guided walking tour of Whistler Village (optional). After learning a bit about Whistler and getting a lay of the land, there is plenty of free time to explore at our own pace. Visit the shops, stop in an art gallery, or do as the locals do and find the perfect patio along the village stroll for a moment to relax at this stunning mountain resort. When your time in Whistler is coming to a close, re-board the bus and enjoy the scenic drive back along the Sea to Sky Highway to where your tour began. Back in Vancouver, enjoy an evening at leisure with dinner on own. Lunch is included at the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre.

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

After checkout, transfer to the ship via a half day Vancouver highlights tour, including a visit to Stanley Park.

Visit the gems that make Vancouver the vibrant city it is. The tour begins with a drive through Gastown, Vancouver’s Oldest neighborhood, and continues through culturally rich Chinatown, a melting pot of Asian cuisines and stores. Then enjoy a visit to Stanley Park, where there is one of the most impressive collections of totem poles in downtown Vancouver. Tour past English Bay Beach and on to Granville Island, home of Vancouver’s most famous food market. Hidden gems on the Island will be pointed out to ensure they are not missed.

Your tour ends at the Port of Vancouver where you will board the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 4:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 4:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrival flight into Seattle

Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel

Look for Arrivals Door #10 on the baggage claim level if don’t see your greeter right away

4:00pm Check in time at the hotel

Remainder of the day at your leisure

Meals on own

Overnight at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative. Look for Arrivals Door #10 on the baggage claim level if don’t see your greeter right away.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

From 7am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Tour Seattle city highlights, transfer to Everett

11:15am Visit the Boeing Future of Flight Museum

12:30pm Transfer by motorcoach to Vancouver, British Columbia

Boxed lunch on route

3:30pm Check in at your hotel

Hospitality desk available

*Arrival time will depend on the time spent at the US/Canada border

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia or similar hotel

DAY 3

OPTION 1 Best of Victoria:

Includes: Coach, Guide, Commentary, Roundtrip Ferry Crossing, Admission to Butchart Gardens, Tea Buffet Lunch at Butchart Gardens, Sightseeing Downtown Victoria, taxes and gratuities

7:30am Breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Depart the hotel and travel to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal

10:00am Ferry to Schwartz Bay

11:30am Transfer to Butchart Gardens

12:00pm Visit Butchart Gardens + High Tea Lunch

3:30pm Victoria driving tour and free time

7:00pm Ferry to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal

9:00pm Return transfer to your hotel in Vancouver

Dinner on own

Overnight at Rosewood Hotel Georgia or similar hotel

DAY 3

OPTION 2: Wonders of Whistler

Includes: Coach, Guide, Commentary, Admission to Sea to Sky Gondola, Admission to the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Center, Lunch, taxes and gratuities

7:30am Breakfast at your hotel -

9:00am Depart the hotel and travel to Sea to Sky Gondola

10:00am Sea to Sky Gondola, Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge (100 meters)

12:00pm Travel by motorcoach to Whistler

1:00pm Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre (lunch here)

3:00pm Walking Tour of Whistler Village and free time

7:30pm Return drive to your hotel in Vancouver

Dinner on own

Overnight at Rosewood Hotel Georgia or similar hotel

DAY 4

From 7am Breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Check-out and transfer to ship via Vancouver City Highlights tour

12:00pm Arrival at the Port of Vancouver for ship embarkation

What to bring:

•For Victoria, guests should bring a jacket and wear sturdy walking shoes.

•For Whistler, guests should bring a jacket, gloves, hat and wear sturdy walking shoes or boots. The temperature drops significantly at higher elevations, even in the summer months.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for entry into Canada from the USA.

Information about document requirements and customs declarations can be reviewed at https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Note: during the summer it can take up to an hour or longer to cross the border between the US and Canada. Guests will most likely have to disembark the bus.

Accommodations:

Fairmont Olympic Hotel