Travel facts

GETTING THERE

Several airlines fly to either San Francisco or Los Angeles where you’ll need to transfer to Vancouver or Seattle for your cruise.

• Qantas: qantas.com.au

• Delta: delta.com

• United: united.com

• Virgin Australia: virginaustralia.com.au

CRUISING

Holland America offer more options than any other cruise line with popular choices being either the seven-day roundtrip or one way from either Seattle or Vancouver. hollandamerica.com

WHEN TO GO

The Alaska cruise season runs annually from May to September. Mid-season offers best weather prospects, but more crowds.

WHERE TO STAY

Seattle

• The Edgewater, Waterfront convenience:

edgewaterhotel.com

• Fairmont Olympic, Historic splendour: fairmont.com Vancouver

• Fairmont Waterfront: fairmont.com

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Alaska Tourism: travelalaska.com • Seattle Tourism: visitseattle.org