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Spirit of the Rockies with Alaska Cruise Reviews

35 Spirit of the Rockies with Alaska Cruise reviews from past travellers that booked with Global Journeys.
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Canada & Alaska - Not to be missed!!   2 , QLD, Australia, May 2023
We just finished what was a wonderful holiday. Canada and Alaska were absolutely spectacular and the trip was made all the more enjoyable by the great organisation of Global Journeys. Everything occurred as planned without hassle. Hotels were first class and the sights visited magnificent. The Rocky Mountaineer, inside passage cruise combination ...read more is one not to be missed. The small tour party also made for a more personal and enjoyable experience. Rachael at Global Journeys was terrific in arranging everything just as we wanted and our Tour Director Mark went above and beyond to look after us and ensure we had a unforgettable experience. We strongly recommend Globus and look forward to our next holiday arranged through them.
Great trip 0 , NSW, Australia, May 2023
The holiday was fantastic, especially the Rocky Mountaineer trip and the tour bus. The guide was so professional and helpful at all times. Accommodation was outstanding. The Inside passage cruise was very good except that our room stunk of sewage from day one despite the efforts of cabin crew spraying toilet spray every morning and night, Also the dining ...read more room needs a shake up. Meals were cold due to them being pushed out of the kitchen and left on tables before being served. Also they tried to overcharge me $94US for drinks.
Beautiful Canada / Alaska 3 , QLD, Australia, Sep 2019
The Rocky Mountaineer, Gold Leaf, journey was sensational, very well organised & run. Our tour director, Doug, was excellent, very personable and knowledgeable of the areas travelled. Trip ran very smoothly even with several early starts. Could probably have done with a couple of extra days along the way. The weather was not particularly good but ...read more the scenery was still spectacular.
Rocky Mountains 2 , SA, Australia, Aug 2019
Thanks Jodie, we had a great time on our Globus Tour of the Spirit of the Rockies with Cruise, Highlights are Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff, Jasper, Sun Peaks and Whistler was fantastic. Our only problem was it all went to quickly. Saw Bears, Moose , Goats etc. Peter our guide was great, Coach driver was fantastic as well.
19 days Spirit of the Rockies with Alaska cruise extension 1 , VIC, Australia, Aug 2019
We joined this Globus tour in August. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed everyday of the tour.
Stress free holiday through the Rockies   0 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2019
What a wonderful experience travelling through the Rocky Mountains. Firstly with the Rocky Mountaineer, then a fabulous guided tour through the Rockies meeting some wonderful people and finished off with a beautiful cruise into Alaska.
Canadian and Alaska tour 0 , NSW, Australia, Jul 2019
Loved our Canadian/Alaska holiday, we were very lucky to only have a small group on tour, everyone got along well. A little disappointed with our cruise as our boat was a little old, not enough hand sanitizers on entry to dining rooms. Our Guide was very knowledgeable, my only complaint was we booked 2 excursions & because of the times we couldn't spend ...read more as much time as we would of liked.
Spirit of the Rockies is ideal   2 , WA, Australia, May 2019
We travelled at the beginning of May and loved it as there was plenty of snow on the mountains and nowhere we went was crowded. The accommodation was excellent, extremely comfortable and centrally located. Our tour leader, Vedrana was also excellent as was our driver Jon. Everything was run very efficiently.

Highlights were the Rocky Mountaineer, ...read more seeing bears, walking on a Glacier and a visit to a Squamish Centre. On the cruise Skagway was charming and anchoring in Glacier Bay was stunning.
A great tour to see some outstanding Canadian and Alaskan scenery. 0 , NSW, Australia, May 2019
Our first time touring with Globus. It included some of the best hotels we have ever stayed in, most being Fairmont, especially in Banff and Lake Louise. Lake Louise looked stunning as it was surrounded by snow and the lake was all ice.

This was the 1st tour of the season and some roads in the mountains had not been cleared of possible avalanches ...read more as the snow was still melting. But the weather was great with mostly sunny days and there was less tourists about that made it much easier for sightseeing especially in the National Parks and on the Glacier.

We found that being in Gold Leaf on the Rocky Mountaineer there was much better sightseeing especially when passing the long freight trains we were able to see over them. Would highly recommend this tour. We will definitely book through Global Journeys for our next trip.
Well organised, trouble free experience   1 , New Zealand, Sep 2018
As it was our first BIG overseas holiday we were a little anxious as to how things would go, but it all went so well. From the beginning our online connection with Global Journeys was always "open" and friendly to reassure us that everything was in order! When we arrived at our first destination our Tour Director made everyone feel very welcome and ...read more also during the tour he was always available to help us sort through any queries, of which there sometimes were a good few! We were given the opportunity to sightsee some amazing places and have met many new friends. Definitely recommend Globus and their staff for an amazing holiday.
Spirit of the Rockies with Alaska Cruise Extension   3 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2018
We had a great time on this tour that we booked through Yvonne at Global Journeys. We had a wonderful experience without any hiccups, from the time we arrived in Vancouver and met up with our beautiful tour director Serena and our fellow travelers who were a fun group. To cover all our stops the pace was fast with early morning starts. All accommodation ...read more was excellent, with The Banff Springs Fairmont a standout. Loved our ride on the Ice Explorer on Athabaskan Glacier and we were lucky enough to have snow. Our Holland America Line cruise was a great way to relax at the end of our tour taking in the beauty of Alaska.
Wonderful trip through Canadian Rockies and Alaska 1 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2018
My sister and I had a wonderful time. The tour director, Serena Campbell was helpful, knowledgeable and well organised. We thoroughly enjoyed the company of all the people on our tour and have made a lots of friends. We loved the accommodation at all the Fairmont hotels. The fine dining dinner inclusions were amazing at Lake Louise and Jasper. We plan ...read more to visit East Canada in the near future.

The only negative was the hotel in Victoria (Inn at Laurel Point) which was below standard, the room was dated and cabinet door was broken. The photo on the hotel website is misleading as the hotel definitely does not look like what is shown on their website. I believed we were put in the old wing where the accommodation is comparable to a 2 to 3 stars motel. One of the couples paid extra $90 per night to stay in the new wing.

Jemma from Global Journeys was very helpful with my booking and was prompt to respond to queries. I would recommend Global Journeys and Globus to my friends and I hope Globus will seriously consider and listen to the feedback regarding Inn at Laurel Point.
Great Canadian holiday 4 , QLD, Australia, Jul 2018
Excellent. Everything went as planned from start to finish. We would recommend Global Journeys to anyone wanting a great trouble free holiday.
Canadian & Alaska Experience   2 , NSW, Australia, Jul 2018
We had a wonderful holiday each day fulfilled with a new and exciting experience, weather was marvellous, Rocky Mountaineer a trip of a lifetime, cruise relaxation and breathtaking views. The bus group was lovely - half of group Australia and half Americans - we were 35 all up. Would have liked at least two days in each place, found bus tour amazing ...read more but very tiring. Felt that we were living out of suitcase, nevertheless it’s the only way to cover a lot of territory. We had an amazing holiday and hope to experience another part of the word in the near future.
Spirit of the Rockies with Alaska Cruise Extension 3 , QLD, Australia, Jun 2018
Beautiful scenery, well organised, both Tour Director and Driver were highly experienced, knowledgeable, and professional. Hotels and food where provided were very good. The Rocky Mountaineer Train ride was very long. 12 hours on the 1st day and 14 hours on the 2nd day delayed by freight trains and track work - there are no stops in between destinations. ...read more It's a restaurant on wheels. For the same distance I would recommend to do this sector by road saving a day in travel plus actual stopping to stretch and come closer to scenery to take photos.

The Holland America Volendam Cruise was up to expectation. Both crew and staff went out their way to make our holiday memorable. Highly recommend The Best of Skagway & White Pass Railway Alaska where the scenery in the short rail ride compacted the overall scenery of Rocky Mountaineer is my personal opinion. Thumbs up Globus.
The Cruise was Excellent   5 , NSW, Australia, Jun 2018
The cruise on the Volendam we could not fault. Highly recommend a balcony suite! The tour? Firstly the Rocky Mountaineer - took 12.5 hrs Day 1 to go the same distance you do in 3hrs in a car. Scenery - okay but generally just glimpses. Overnight accommodation was basic. Day 2 took 14 hours, sitting at sidings waiting for 3km freight trains to pass. ...read more On train service was excellent.

We have done a lot of travel, there are better options for your time and money. Do not recommend, very disappointed after reading so much hype. Would suggest to fly into Calgary and drive or bus trip to Vancouver and do the cruise, this would save a lot of money and time. You are then on a largely elevated road, can stop at scenic spots and was far more enjoyable.

Secondly we upgraded to Fairmont hotels, big mistake, the Vancouver Fairmont was the only 5 star. Most are rundown, small rooms and basic service by students working there for the summer. Fairmont Lake Louise was a letdown especially as the gardens have not been maintained. So we do not recommend this particular tour itinerary.
Canada and Alaska cruise   14 , VIC, Australia, Aug 2017
What a great part of the world to visit . Our whole trip was great. The Rocky Mountaineer was absolutely first class as we're all meals and accommodation. Coach trip was broken up with regular stops at beautiful scenic stops. And getting to stay at the top Fairmont hotels including Banff Springs and Lake Louise were definitely highlights. As if seeing ...read more the beauty of the Rockies wasn't enough we then sailed to Alaska on the Volendam. Again accommodation, meals and sight seeing were first class. We thank Jemma on all the planning on our behalf and everything went off with military precision. Overall it really was a once in a life experience and one we will remember for ever.
Worry free, fun filled holiday, all round very good value 4 , VIC, Australia, Aug 2017
Magnificent scenery, excellent service, very good accommodation, a tour director, Tarek Sabet, who was caring, organized friendly and informative, together with his friend Peter the coach driver, made for a memorable tour around the Canadian Rockies. On board Ship, was much the same, excellent service, fine food ,very good accommodation and the scenery ...read more unforgettable. Touring companions were also very good, got along well with each other. Very good value for money, would recommend the tour for an unforgettable experience.
Rocky Mountineer overrated. 3 , NSW, Australia, May 2017
Rocky Mountaineer overrated. Food OK, nothing special, in retrospect we would have been happy with a road trip with same scenery. Of course that is a personal thought. Hotels excellent. Pace good. Included meals nothing special. Guide and driver superb. Coach always clean. Would travel with Globus family again, but feel Cosmos better value. Happy with ...read more Global Journeys as always.
Canada & Alaska 2 , QLD, Australia, May 2017
So much is said about the beauty of Canada and Alaska. Well, its true. The Canadian Rockies are fantastic, and seeing them by train and then coach was spectacular. Add to that a very good tour guide and coach driver along with the pleasant and experienced rocky mountaineer staff you have a great holiday. Our tour group was also fantastic, and we ...read more got along really well for a group of 20+.
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