🚢 Koningsdam Stateroom 4104
👨👩👧👦 ~10 Family Group
📶 Offline Field Guide
Vancouver & Alaska Cruise 2026
Family trip field guide for Dennis, Valeria, Kai (1 yr old), and extended family.
✈️ Air Canada Flight Details
Round-Trip SFO ↔ YVR
Departure • Wed, Jul 29
San Francisco, US (SFO) ➔ Vancouver, BC, CA (YVR)
12:15
SFO (Term 2)
Non-stop • 2h 24m
14:39
YVR (Term M)
Return • Sat, Aug 08
REVISED
Vancouver, BC, CA (YVR) ➔ San Francisco, US (SFO)
13:00
YVR (Term M)
Non-stop • 2h 22m
15:22
SFO (Term 2)
⚠️ Note: Flight number revised for return flight to San Francisco.
🛳️ Holland America Line Cruise
7-Day Inside Passage
Ship
Koningsdam
Stateroom
4104 (Large)
Departure
Vancouver • Aug 1 @ 3:00 PM
Return
Vancouver • Aug 8 @ 7:00 AM
🏨 Vancouver Hotel Reservations
Jul 29 – Aug 1
Dennis, Valeria & Kai (1 yr)
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard St, Downtown
Extended Family Group
Westin Bayshore
Coal Harbour (Stanley Park)
✈️ Flight Lands 2:39 PM
🏨 Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Wed, July 29 — Arrival & Coal Harbour Seawall
Land at YVR, check in, decompress with Kai, and enjoy a sunset seawall stroll.
2:39 PM
Land at YVR Airport & Transit
🚆 Canada Line (~25m)
🚕 Taxi/Rideshare (~25-35m)
Landing mid-afternoon lines up well with standard 3-4pm Hyatt Regency check-in (655 Burrard St). Settle in and decompress with Kai.
Early Eve
Coal Harbour Seawall Stroll
👶 Kai Friendly
🛒 Stroller Easy
🚶 5-10m Walk
Short walk down to Coal Harbour seawall for sunset (~8:30pm). Seawall walk is prioritized over an early sit-down dinner.
🌅 Coal Harbour Seawall at Sunset
🗺️ Precise Map: Hyatt Regency → Burrard St → Seawall
Dinner
Casual Dinner Options ($$ & Under)
Choose one option based on energy levels:
View Ranked Dinner Options & Details
- Maruhachi Ra-men (270 Robson St) — Closest & Top Pick! $$ (~$15-20/pp). 5-8 min walk. Creamy chicken paitan broth, quick service, very kid-friendly.
- Tap & Barrel (Convention Centre) — $$ (entrées ~$18-28). 10 min walk along seawall. Waterfront patio & kids menu.
- Browns Socialhouse (649 Cambie St) — $$ (~$16-24). 12-15 min flat walk. Casual Canadian pub food.
- Guu with Garlic (1698 Robson St) — $$ (~$15-25/pp). 20-25 min walk. Grab a cab/rideshare (~5-8m) with Kai instead of walking.
⛴️ Aquabus Ferry
🍩 Market Grazing
Thu, July 30 — Granville Island Day
Mini-ferry ride across False Creek, public market food stalls, and indoor play space for Kai.
Morning
Ferry to Granville Island
👶 Kai Highlight
⛴️ 5-min Mini-Ferry
Walk 15-20 min from Hyatt to Aquatic Centre Ferry Dock near English Bay, then take False Creek Ferry or Aquabus (~5 min) to Granville Island.
⛴️ Granville Island & Aquabus Ferry
🗺️ Precise Map: Hyatt → Aquatic Dock → Aquabus Ferry
Midday
Market Exploration & Kids Market
👶 Indoor Play
💦 Splash Park
Explore Granville Island Public Market, visit the indoor Kids Market play area, and splash at the Water Park if warm.
Dinner
Public Market Grazing Dinner
💲 ~$10-20/pp
🚫 No Reservation Needed
Graze stalls together: Oyama Sausage, A la Mode mini pies, Lee's Donuts. Ideal for dining with a toddler without sitting still.
View Sit-Down Dinner Backups
- The Sandbar: Upscale-casual seafood, harbour views ($$$).
- Edible Canada: Canadian bistro with patio ($$).
⚠️ Compressed Schedule
🐟 5:15 PM Richmond Dinner
Fri, July 31 — Stanley Park & Family Dinner
Morning Stanley Park activities, brother joins group, and evening feast at The Fish Man in Richmond.
Morning
Morning Activity (Pick Option A or B)
Compare Options A & B
Option A — 100% Walking (No Transit):
- Walk to Harbour Green Park (10-12m walk): modern playground & seasonal splash pad.
- Devonian Harbour Park (5m more): open green space.
- Lunch along Coal Harbour, followed by Gastown / Canada Place wander.
Option B — Aquarium via #19 Bus (Recommended for Toddler):
- Take #19 bus on Georgia St ($3.50) straight to Stanley Park Loop.
- Vancouver Aquarium (~2 hrs, card only!).
- Variety Kids Water Park splash pad at Lumbermen's Arch right near Aquarium.
- Bus #19 back downtown by 3:00 PM.
4:15 PM
Canada Line to Richmond (Golden Village)
🚆 36m Door-to-Door
💳 Contactless Tap
Depart downtown by 4:15pm via Canada Line to Aberdeen Station. Grade-separated, bypasses Friday rush hour traffic. Elevators at all stations.
5:15 PM
Dinner: The Fish Man (Richmond)
🦀 Family-Style Seafood
💲 ~$40-50/pp base
1170-8391 Alexandra Rd. Sichuan/Cantonese seafood feast for group of 10. Live tanks, hot pot. Lively atmosphere. Order steamed fish & rice for Kai.
🐠 Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park
🗺️ Precise Map: Canada Line → Aberdeen → The Fish Man
🛳️ Embarkation Day
⏱️ Sail-Out 3:00 PM
Sat, August 1 — Vancouver Embarkation
Checkout, Canada Place terminal walk, and sail-out through the Strait of Georgia.
11:00 AM
Checkout & Terminal Walk
Checkout by noon at Hyatt (confirm luggage hold). Walk 10-15 min to Canada Place cruise terminal.
3:00 PM
Ship Departs — Sail-Out Viewing
📷 Outer Deck Spot
Get up on outer deck for sail-out through Strait of Georgia toward Inside Passage. Prioritize deck viewing!
Evening
First Main Dining Room Dinner
Get oriented with assigned table seating for full family group of 10.
🌊 Inside Passage
🔭 Binoculars Ready
Sun, August 2 — Scenic Cruising | Sea Day
Decompress, explore the ship, and watch for whales in Explorations Central.
All Day
Explorations Central (Deck 12)
Forward-facing 270° indoor views. Great spot for whale watching, pool time with Kai, and attending naturalist talks.
🏔️ Tracy Arm Inlet
🚌 Booked 2:45 PM Shuttle
Mon, August 3 — Tracy Arm & Juneau, AK
Morning fjord glacier cruising, docking at 1:30 PM, and Mendenhall Glacier shuttle.
7:00 AM
Tracy Arm Fjord Viewing
Deck spot by 7 AM. Narrow fjord, granite walls, waterfalls, Sawyer Glacier icebergs. Watch from Explorations Central (Deck 12).
2:45 PM
BOOKED: Mendenhall Glacier Shuttle
💲 $65/pp (Kai Free)
🥾 Nugget Falls Trail
Pickup at cruise dock. 30m shuttle each way + 2 hrs self-guided. Hike Nugget Falls Trail (flat, stroller-doable, 60-75m RT). Brother meets at glacier with Turo car.
🏔️ Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls
🗺️ Precise Map: Dock → Egan Dr Shuttle → Nugget Falls Trail
5:45 PM
South Franklin St Snacks & Dock Walk
Reindeer corn dog from Alaska Fish & Chips Co, Sacred Grounds Cafe "Alaska Fog", food trucks at 139 S Franklin St.
⏱️ Port 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🚶 100% On Foot
Tue, August 4 — Skagway, AK
Historic town wander, Yakutania Point coastal walk, and spruce tip ale at Skagway Brewing Co.
Morning
Glacial Coffeehouse & Town Walk
Glacial Coffeehouse or Cafe on 5th (lavender donuts). Klondike Gold Rush Park visitor center (free ranger talks).
Late AM
Yakutania Point Trail Walk
🌲 1-1.5 hr RT
🆓 Free Activity
Easy flat coastal trail via footbridge near dock. Scenic harbor/fjord views. Carrier or all-terrain stroller recommended.
🌲 Historic Skagway Broadway Street
🗺️ Precise Map: Dock → Broadway St → Footbridge → Yakutania Point
Lunch
Skagway Brewing Co / Skagway Fish Co
Spruce Tip Blonde Ale, fish and chips, burgers. Skagway Fish Co near harbour is backup if Brewing Co is slammed.
⭐ Marquee Cruise Day
⏱️ 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed, August 5 — Glacier Bay National Park
NPS Rangers onboard, Margerie Glacier calving, seals on ice floes, and Deck 12 campout.
7:00 AM
NPS Rangers Board & Live Narration
National Park Rangers board via small boat for all-day live commentary. Check Junior Ranger keepsake program for Kai.
Midday
Margerie Glacier & Johns Hopkins Inlet
🧊 Glacier Calving
🦭 Seals & Otters
Camp out at Explorations Central (Deck 12) or private balcony. High likelihood of active glacier calving. Dress warm!
🧊 Margerie Glacier Calving in Glacier Bay
⏱️ Port 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
💦 Toddler City Park
Thu, August 6 — Ketchikan, AK
Walkable cluster: Creek Street boardwalk, Married Man's Trail, and City Park creek play for Kai.
11:30 AM
Creek Street Boardwalk & Totems
Stroller-friendly wooden boardwalk over the creek, Chief Johnson totem pole, local shops.
12:00 PM
Local Salmon Market & Smoked Salmon Samples
🐟 Smoked Salmon Samples
🛒 Local Market Snacks
Stop by the local Ketchikan Salmon Market near Creek Street (5-10 min walk from cruise dock) for free samples of authentic wild Alaskan smoked salmon, king salmon jerky, and local seafood snacks.
12:30 PM
Married Man's Trail & City Park
👶 Top Kai Stop
🌊 Waterfall & Salmon Ladder
Short trail off Creek St past salmon ladder to City Park. Shallow creek water play, picnic tables, bathrooms. Bring rain boots/water shoes for Kai!
🪵 Historic Creek Street Boardwalk & Totems
🗺️ Precise Map: Dock → Creek St → Married Man's Trail → City Park
Lunch
Annabelle's Keg & Chowder House
326 Front St. Clam chowder sourdough bowl, halibut fish and chips. (Ketchikan Crab & Go is fast alternative). Candy Corner for praline fudge snack.
🌊 Inside Passage Return
Fri, August 7 — Scenic Cruising | Sea Day
Decompression day, packing luggage, pool time, and final Main Dining Room dinner.
All Day
Relaxation & Final Evening Prep
Decompress on deck, pack bags for disembarkation, and enjoy final family group dinner in Main Dining Room.
🏁 7:00 AM Docking
Sat, August 8 — Vancouver Disembarkation
Ship arrives in Vancouver at 7:00 AM. Disembarkation and journey home.
7:00 AM
Arrive at Canada Place Terminal
Disembarkation, customs clearing, and transit home/airport.