This will be a wonderful experience cruising on Queen Elizabeth. Our journey combines the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies with the majestic beauty of Alaska's Inside Passage. Begin in Banff, Alberta, exploring the Icefield Parkway and the spectacular Calgary Stampede, before heading to Seattle for city tours and a visit to the Boeing factory. Cruise aboard the luxurious Queen Elizabeth, experiencing ports like Ketchikan, Wrangell, Sitka, Glacier Bay, Haines, and Skagway, each offering unique Alaskan charm. The itinerary also includes sightseeing in Victoria and Vancouver, featuring highlights such as Butchart Gardens and Stanley Park. We hope that you can join us.
Rated as one of the top drives in the world by Condé Nast Traveller, the Icefield Parkway is a 232 km stretch of double-lane highway winding along the Continental Divide through soaring rocky mountain peaks, icefields and vast sweeping valleys. From Spectacular Lake Louise to the stunning Athabasca Glacier you can sit back and enjoy the beauty and the majesty of the Rocky Mountains.
Calgary Stampede - The World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo, featuring the world’s toughest competitors. It attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world’s largest rodeos, a parade, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and First Nations exhibitions. A great way to experience the Cowboy culture of North America.
Experience towering glaciers, colourful totem poles, and frontier-style buildings as we cruise through the inside passage on our 11-night Alaska voyage. Explore the region with calls in the ports of Sitka, Skagway, and Ketchikan and marvel as we cruise past glaciers in Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier. This cruise has it all!
ESee famous sights such as the Space Needle and Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Tour the Boeing factory outside of Seattle, Buchart Gardens in Victoria and Gas Town, Stanley Park and Capilano Canyon in Vancouver.
Queen Elizabeth strikes an elegant chord between classic and contemporary. There are classic Cunard hallmarks throughout. Memorabilia from her predecessors sit comfortably next to superb modern flourishes. Impressive public rooms include the three-tier Grand Lobby, the Royal Court Theatre and the Queens Room with its cantilevered balconies. The great traditions of fine service, food and entertainment continue better than ever. Enjoy the facilities of the eight restaurants, two swimming pools, eight bars, a casino, theatres, a cinema, computer and internet access, spa and health club and much more. Take part in the multitude of daily activities that include numerous lectures on an array of topics, regular musical performances, ship sports and much more. A voyage on Queen Elizabeth is a historic experience to be savoured and remembered!
DAY 1 Friday 3 July 2026
Depart/Banff
Our holiday begins with a flight to Calgary,
arriving the same day, as we cross the
International Date Line. On arrival we will
transfer to our hotel in Banff.
DAY 2 Saturday 4 July 2026
Banff
Travel to world famous Lake Louise, in Banff
National Park, and enjoy never-to-be-forgotten
views of the lake. We will then travel on the
Icefields Parkway, through the Eastern Main
Ranges, the highest, most rugged, and most
scenic part of the Rockies. We will also ride by
snow coach on the million-year-old Athabasca
Glacier (weather permitting).
DAY 3 Sunday 5 July 2026
Calgary
We travel to Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta
city steeped in the western culture that earned
it the nickname ‘Cowtown’. We will have a
panoramic sightseeing tour of Calgary before
checking into our hotel.
DAY 4 Monday 6 July 2026
Calgary
One of the highlights of the tour will be our
visit to the Calgary Stampede, an annual
rodeo, exhibition and festival. Don your boots
and Stetson for the world-famous Calgary
Stampede, an exciting spectacle of classic
rodeo events and grandstand shows. Spend
the entire day at “The Greatest Outdoor Show
on Earth” our all-day pass includes admission to
the Stampede Park. Cap off the day with a bang
at the Grandstand Show, a singing and dancing
musical extravaganza with a fireworks display.
DAY 5 Tuesday 7 July 2026
Seattle
This morning we are transferred to Calgary
airport for our flights to Seattle. On arrival,
before we check into our hotel, we embark on a
sightseeing tour of the city, visiting the Pioneer
Square, the Waterfront and Downtown. Then
we’re off to Pike Place Market, a working market
with views over Elliott Bay.
DAY 6 Wednesday 8 July 2026
Seattle
This morning we enjoy a Seattle harbour cruise.
See some of Seattle’s most famous landmarks
from the water during this guided harbour
cruise that has been running since 1949. Take in
stunning views of Mt. Rainier, the Space Needle,
and the Seattle Great Wheel. We then climb the
Space Needle for wonderful views of Seattle
and the surrounding mountains.
DAY 7 Thursday 9 July 2026 Embarkation
The morning will be free for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Early afternoon we will transfer to the dock to board Queen Elizabeth.
Be up on deck as she slips her moorings for the start of our fabulous cruise.
DAY 8 Friday 10 July 2026 At Sea
A day of cruising the spectacular Inside Passage (coastal waters protected from the open ocean).
Sail past many beautiful islands.
This afternoon join fellow group members for a fun game of Bingo.
DAY 9 Saturday 11 July 2026 Ketchikan
Today we call into Ketchikan, the town most visited by tourists to Alaska.
Established as a centre for the salmon industry, it is now a vibrant centre for tourism.
We have a morning sightseeing tour of the town to see the totem poles and visit famous Creek Street.
It is built on stilts and used to be the red light district of the town but now contains boutique shops.
DAY 10 Sunday 12 July 2026 Glacier Bay
We enjoy scenic cruising today. The Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve boasts some of the world’s most spectacular glaciers,
such as Margerie Glacier, which often drops colossal chunks of ice into the sea.
Glacier Park N.P. and its epic ice giants are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 11 Monday 13 July 2026 Skagway
We sail into Skagway, which was the disembarkation point for Stampeders travelling over the Chilkoot Pass to the Klondike gold rush of 1897-98.
All aboard for an unforgettable journey on “The Scenic Railway of the World” to the magnificent White Pass Summit.
The 60km round-trip adventure on the historic, narrow gauge railroad is an unforgettable way
to see the beauty of the area and learn its colorful history.
Carved through some of the North’s most rugged terrain in 1898,
this engineering marvel climbs nearly 1km, offering breathtaking views.
DAY 12 Tuesday 14 July 2026 Hubbard Glacier
Witness the grace and brilliance of glacial formations and towering icebergs in action as you sail by a highlight
of Alaska’s many coastal wonders, Hubbard Glacier.
This phenomenal natural wonder is a sight to behold; a gargantuan glacier of ice,
76 miles long and over 2000 feet deep in parts.
DAY 13 Wednesday 15 July 2026 Icy Strait Point
Surrounded by towering rainforest and the abundant waters of Port Frederick and Icy Strait,
Icy Strait Point is a Native Tlingit operated adventure centre that offers unparalleled access to wilderness,
wildlife, adventure and genuine hospitality.
You will be able to book an optional ship excursion for the day.
DAY 14 Thursday 16 July 2026 Sitka
Witness Alaska’s remarkable animal kingdom with a tour that includes bald eagles at the Alaska Raptor Center,
brown bears at the Fortress of the Bear sanctuary and a menagerie of sea creatures at the Sitka Sound Science Center.
Then, enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of Sitka. Pass many of the Russian and American sites
including the beautifully restored Russian Bishop’s House, St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral,
both of which date back to the days when Sitka was the Russian colonial capital, and the WWII-era Fort Ray Historic District.
DAY 15 Friday 17 July 2026 Wrangell
Over the years, Wrangell has been ruled by four different nations – the indigenous Tlingit people, Russia,
England, and the U.S. Evidence of Tlingit culture can be seen all over Wrangell, from the traditional,
tribal Shakes Community House to the many totem poles scattered throughout the town.
We will have a walking tour of this quaint town.
DAY 16 Saturday 18 July 2026 At Sea
A day at sea to enjoy the wonderful facilities of the ship. You may like to enjoy afternoon
tea in the Queens Room or attend an interesting lecture.
This morning join fellow group members for a fun game of Trivia.
You will be divided into teams with prizes for the winners!
DAY 17 Sunday 19 July 2026 Victoria
Today we call into the city of Victoria, named after Queen Victoria, on Vancouver Island in Canada.
It was settled in 1841 and has retained a number of its historic buildings.
We have a sightseeing tour of Victoria and visit the beautiful Butchart Gardens, one of the most stunning gardens in the world.
Jennie Butchart began to shape this landscape in 1904 in an abandoned limestone quarry.
She established the dramatic sunken garden as part of the early 20th-century beautification movement.
The gardens retain much of the original design and continues the tradition of seasonally changing the outstanding floral displays
DAY 18 Monday 20 July 2026 Disembark/Vancouver
We disembark this morning in Seattle and enjoy a coach trip to Vancouver.
Upon arrival we enjoy a tour of this beautiful city.
We drive through the 1,000- acre Stanley Park, then step out for a look at the exceptional collection of totem poles at Lions Gate Bridge.
We visit historic Gas Town, site of Vancouver’s original settlement, Chinatown, the Vancouver Lookout and more.
We check into our hotel this afternoon.
This evening we will have an included farewell dinner to celebrate a wonderful cruise.
DAY 19 Tuesday 21 July 2026 Depart
We continue our sightseeing of Vancouver with a tour to the Capilano Canyon and walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
There will be time in the park to enjoy the gorge and forest including the cliff top walk.
This afternoon we transfer to the airport for our flights home.
DAY 20 Wednesday 22 July 2026 In flight
DAY 21 Thursday 23 July 2026 Arrive Australia
We arrive back in Australia today and the
tour ends.
| CABIN | DESCRIPTION | DECK | TWIN SHARE FARE PP | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE | Inside Stateroom | 4,5,6,8 | $11,790 | $15,390 |
| ID | Inside Stateroom | 5,6,7 | $11,990 | $15,690 |
| EC | Ocean View Stateroom | 1 | $12,690 | $16,690 |
| EB | Ocean View Stateroom | 1 | $12,790 | $16,790 |
| BE | Balcony Stateroom | 4,5,6,7,8 | $14,090 | $18,990 |
| BD | Balcony Stateroom | 5,6,7 | $14,190 | $19,290 |
| BB | Balcony Stateroom | 5,6,7,8 | $14,690 | $19,990 |
| P1 | Suite | 7,8 | $18,490 | $28,690 |
| Q4 | Suite | 7 | $20,590 | $32,990 |
| Included port and handling charges | $385 | $674 | ||
| Included gratuities | $270 | $270 | ||
| Included air taxes as at 1 April 2025 | $290 | $290 | ||
All cabins are subject to availability. Please 1800 630 343 call for fares and information on other cabin categories.
You can stay longer in Canada for minimal additional airfare cost. Please contact 1800 630 343 for more information
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005817
078) is the tour organiser. The Queen Elizabeth is operated by Cunard
Line and the fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the terms and
conditions and general information detailed in the Cunard Line
website www.cunard.com .
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A non-refundable deposit of $1200 per
passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International
booking form that lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the
booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation
advice will be posted to the client. The passenger must also complete
the Cunard Line online cruise personaliser. Final payments are due to
be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement
of the fly/cruise. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments
by Visa, Mastercard and Amex cards.
CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before sailing.
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | Loss of deposit |
| 90 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
REFUNDS:
The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for
any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other
services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid passport.
An ESTA visa waiver is required for entrance into the USA and an eTA
for Canada. If you are not an Australian passport holder check with
Travelrite International for visa requirements.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended
to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen
events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result
from events such as illness, accident, death etc.
BAGGAGE:
Passengers qualify for a 20kg free baggage allowance on
flights to join or return from the cruise.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The fly/cruise arrangements have been
made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling.
In the event that less than the required number of passengers
have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure,
Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a
full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the
tour at a modified fare.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No. A10538)
is the tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents,
officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in
connection with these fly/cruises, shall act only as agents in making
arrangements for hotels, transportation, including transportation by
ship, restaurants, or any other service and do not assume any liability
whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to
person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel,
carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included
in fly/cruises, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted
for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes,
machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather,
terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is
accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing
or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk
throughout the fly/ cruise. The passage contract between the carriers
concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the
carriers and the purchasers of this fly/ cruise and/or the passengers.
The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise and/or make such
changes in the fly/cruises as may be found desirable or necessary for
the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/
cruise. If the tour leader is unable to lead the tour due to unforeseen
circumstances, for example illness, Travelrite International reserves
the right to replace the tour leader. This contract shall be construed
in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any
legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is
also directed to the terms and conditions of the Cunard Line fly/cruise
passage contract with Cunard Line, detailed on the back of the Cunard
Line reservation form. If you do not have a copy of this form please
contact Travelrite International and we will send one to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite International
to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that
Travelrite Inter-national acts as your agent for the purpose of making
contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation,
transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite
International may without reference to you provide or make available
to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make
available to you, any good or service which Travelrite International
reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour
itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or
sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly
or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your
attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any
cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in respect of
any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel
insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good
or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form
and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $1200 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103.
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free:1800 630 343
Telephone (03) 9836 2522
Email sales@travelrite.com.au
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ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
(ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has been
operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 40 years. It is
fully IATA and ATAS accredited: A10538. As such, it directly represents the
major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour
and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member
of the Australian Travel Industry Association – ATIA.
“Absolutely fantastic tour. Covered all our expectations, wonderful group of people who we got to know really well. The Tour Manager was wonderful, very professional.”
“Tour Manager did a fantastic job. Local guides were excellent in every port. Sea activities with the group were fun and well organised. We enjoyed the cruise and have some wonderful memories.”
