🚢 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.
🏨 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)
🛳️ 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
🗺️ 7-Day Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Route Map
✈️ 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.
- Tom Sushi (1175 Davie St) — Popular & Highly Rated! $$ (~$20-30/pp). ~15-20 min walk or quick 5m rideshare. Fresh, high-quality sushi & casual rolls.
- Tap & Barrel (Convention Centre) — $$ (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
🍷 5:00 PM Fixed MDR
💤 7:30 PM Bedtime
Sat, August 1 — Vancouver Embarkation (Cruise Day 1)
Checkout, Canada Place terminal walk, Lions Gate Bridge sail-out, and initial MDR dinner orientation.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Terminal Check-In & Embarkation
Walk 10-15 min from Hyatt Regency to Canada Place Terminal. Complete security & document checks, board MS Koningsdam.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Welcome Lunch & Cabin Drop
Lido Market / open MDR lunch. Drop carry-on bags at Stateroom 4104.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mandatory Safety / Assembly Drill
Watch safety video on Holland America Navigator app, then check in at assigned physical muster station.
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Vancouver Sail-Out Viewing
📷 Lions Gate Bridge Spot
Ship departs 3:00 PM. Head to Deck 14 Sky Deck or Deck 12 Explorations Central for spectacular views sailing under Lions Gate Bridge into the Strait of Georgia.
🎨 Cartoon Art: Sail-Out Under Lions Gate Bridge
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Unpack & Freshen Up
Return to Stateroom 4104, unpack delivered luggage, and prepare for dinner.
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
MDR Dinner (Fixed 5:00 PM Seating)
🍷 Fixed 5:00 PM Table
First night orientation in the Main Dining Room with assigned waitstaff and 10-person family group.
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Deck 3 Promenade Stroll
Sheltered outdoor stroll on Deck 3 with stroller. Ocean air, sunset views, and easy wind-down.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bedtime Routine (Hard Stop)
💤 Bedtime Hard Stop
Bath, PJs, and lights out for Kai in Stateroom 4104.
✨ Dressy Night #1
🌊 Inside Passage
🏊 Parents Pool Time
💤 7:30 PM Bedtime
Sun, August 2 — Scenic Cruising | Sea Day (Cruise Day 2)
Promenade strolls, Explorations Central wildlife watching, poolside family time, and Dressy Night #1 MDR dinner.
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Wake & Room Service Breakfast
Order breakfast via room service or grab a light bite at Lido Market.
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Deck 3 Promenade Stroller Walk
Morning fresh air on Deck 3 Promenade — keep an eye out for coastal marine wildlife.
🎨 Cartoon Art: Deck 12 Explorations Central Whale Spotting
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Flex Nap
Stateroom nap or quiet stroller-parked nap at Explorations Central (Deck 12 forward).
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
MDR Lunch (Open Seating)
Relaxed sit-down lunch in the Main Dining Room (no reservation needed on sea days).
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Lido Pool Deck & Swimming
👵 Grandma Poolside
🏊 Parents Swim/Hot Tub
Grandma watches Kai poolside (snacks & lounger; Kai cannot enter pool per HA diaper policy). Dennis & Valeria enjoy pool/hot tub time.
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Second Flex Nap & Quiet Time
Stateroom nap / balcony relaxation while cruising BC coastal waters.
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
MDR Dinner — ✨ Dressy Night #1
✨ Dressy Night #1
🍷 Fixed 5:00 PM Table
Full family group dinner in the Main Dining Room. Dress up in smart dressy attire (slacks/collared shirts, dresses/blouses).
🎨 Cartoon Art: Dressy Night #1 — Smart Dinner Attire in MDR
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wind Down
Bath, PJs, and bedtime story routine.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bedtime (Hard Stop)
💤 Bedtime Hard Stop
Lights out for Kai in Stateroom 4104.
🏔️ Tracy Arm Inlet
🚌 Booked 2:45 PM Shuttle
📲 6:15 PM As-You-Wish MDR
Mon, August 3 — Tracy Arm & Juneau, AK (Cruise Day 3)
Morning fjord glacier cruising, docking at 1:30 PM, Mendenhall Glacier shuttle, and 6:15 PM MDR dining.
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Tracy Arm Fjord Viewing
Deck spot by 7 AM. Narrow fjord, granite walls, waterfalls, Sawyer Glacier icebergs. Watch from Explorations Central (Deck 12).
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Juneau Transit & Excursion Prep
Watch for humpback whales. Flex nap & stage excursion bag (rain layers, carrier > stroller for shuttle/trail).
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
MDR Lunch (Open Seating)
Sit-down lunch in Main Dining Room — wrap by 1:00 PM for Juneau docking.
2:45 PM – 5:45 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 – 6:15 PM
Reboard & Straight to MDR
Reboard ship directly from shuttle drop. Head straight to MDR for 6:15 PM flexible dining reservation (reserved by 4pm via Navigator app).
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
MDR Dinner (As-You-Wish 6:15 PM)
📲 Reserved by 4pm
Main Dining Room flexible dining. (Contingency: if shuttle delayed past 6pm, switch to Lido buffet).
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bedtime Routine (Hard Stop)
💤 Bedtime Hard Stop
Quick cabin transition, PJs, and lights out for Kai.
⏱️ Port 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🚶 100% On Foot
🍷 5:00 PM Fixed MDR
Tue, August 4 — Skagway, AK (Cruise Day 4)
Historic town wander, Yakutania Point coastal walk, spruce tip ale at Skagway Brewing Co, and early reboard for 5 PM dinner.
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Glacial Coffeehouse & Klondike NHP
Glacial Coffeehouse breakfast/coffee. Walk to Klondike Gold Rush NHP Visitor Center (2nd Ave & Broadway).
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Free Ranger Talk
25-minute stroller-accessible NPS ranger talk at visitor center (free, no tickets required).
9:30 AM – 11:00 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
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch: Skagway Brewing Co
Spruce Tip Blonde Ale, fish and chips, burgers. (Skagway Fish Co near harbour is backup).
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Reboard Ship Early
🚢 Reboard by 2:30 PM
Reboard ship early to allow Kai a solid afternoon nap and preserve tonight's 5:00 PM fixed MDR dinner.
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Stateroom Rest & Nap
Stateroom 4104 quiet rest.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MDR Dinner (Fixed 5:00 PM Seating)
🍷 Fixed 5:00 PM Table
Full family group dinner in Main Dining Room.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bedtime Routine (Hard Stop)
💤 Bedtime Hard Stop
Bath, PJs, lights out (ship departs 8:00 PM).
⭐ Marquee Cruise Day
🍊 Dutch Orange Party Night
⏱️ 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🍴 Quiet MDR Lunch
Wed, August 5 — Glacier Bay National Park (Cruise Day 5)
NPS Rangers onboard, Deck 12 base camp, Margerie Glacier calving, MDR lunch, Dutch Orange dinner, and 9:30 PM Orange Party event.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
NPS Rangers Board
National Park Rangers board via pilot boat to set up information desk in Explorations Central (Deck 12). Breakfast in cabin/MDR.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Deck 12 Base Camp Setup
Secure window seats in Explorations Central (Deck 12 forward, heated, 270° views).
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Margerie & Johns Hopkins Glacier Viewing
🧊 Glacier Calving
🦭 Seals & Otters
Deck 12 indoor base camp with Kai & grandma; parents take quick photo rotation trips up to Deck 14 Sky Deck during captain's 360° rotation.
🧊 Margerie Glacier Calving in Glacier Bay
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
MDR Sit-Down Lunch
🍴 Avoids Buffet Surge
Open seating MDR lunch. Escapes the massive 12:30 PM Lido buffet rush; provides comfortable high chair seating for Kai.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
NPS Junior Ranger Desk Visit
🎖️ Stamp & Keepsake
Visit Ranger desk in Explorations Central before 2:30 PM cutoff. Stamp passport/journal and grab Junior Ranger keepsake for Kai.
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Flex Nap & Balcony Relaxation
Stateroom 4104 nap / balcony scenery watching as ship turns out of Glacier Bay fjord.
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
MDR Dinner — 🍊 Dutch Orange Theme
🍊 Dutch Menu Special
🍷 Fixed 5:00 PM Table
Dutch-themed specialty dining in MDR & Lido Buffet (Dutch pea soup, poffertjes, Dutch cheeses, orange desserts & cocktails). Wear orange clothing/accessories!
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Kai Bedtime Routine (Hard Stop)
💤 Bedtime Hard Stop
Deck 3 stroll, bath, PJs, lights out for Kai. Grandma/babysitting in stateroom 4104.
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
🍊 Dutch Orange Party Main Event
🎉 9:30 PM Main Lounge Party
Festivities kick off at 9:30 PM in the ship's main lounge/entertainment venue. Live band performance, dancing, orange decor, and signature orange drinks!
🎨 Cartoon Art: Dutch Orange Party Night — 9:30 PM Lounge Celebration
✨ Dressy Night #2
⏱️ Port 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
💦 Toddler City Park
🍷 5:00 PM Fixed MDR
Thu, August 6 — Ketchikan, AK (Cruise Day 6)
Creek Street boardwalk, Married Man's Trail, Annabelle's Chowder House, City Park creek play, 4:30 PM reboard, and Dressy Night #2 dinner.
7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast & Morning Stroller Walk
Breakfast onboard (MDR/Lido), Deck 3 Promenade stroller walk, flex morning nap before arrival.
11:00 AM
Dock in Ketchikan & Disembark
Ship docks; walk off ship into historic downtown Ketchikan.
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Creek Street & Married Man's Trail
Stroller-friendly wooden boardwalk over creek, Chief Johnson totem pole, short trail past salmon ladder.
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Lunch: Annabelle's Chowder House
🍲 Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
326 Front St ($$ — clam chowder sourdough bowl, halibut fish & chips). Backup: Ketchikan Crab & Go.
1:45 PM – 3:30 PM
City Park Splash & Creek Play
👶 Top Kai Stop
💦 Shallow Creek Play
Shallow creek water play for Kai, picnic tables, shade, bathrooms. (Bring water shoes/rain boots for Kai!).
🪵 Historic Creek Street Boardwalk & Totems
🗺️ Precise Map: Dock → Creek St → Married Man's Trail → City Park
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Downtown Browsing & Candy Corner
Candy Corner praline fudge snack, historic totem pole viewing on return walk.
4:30 PM
Reboard Ship Early
🚢 Reboard by 4:30 PM
Reboard ship by 4:30 PM to catch fixed 5:00 PM MDR dinner with family.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Guest Services: Remove Auto-Gratuities
💳 Stateroom Account Step
Visit Guest Services desk (Deck 1 Main Atrium) during afternoon downtime to request removing automatic daily gratuities from your stateroom account for all passengers across all days.
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
MDR Dinner — ✨ Dressy Night #2
✨ Dressy Night #2
🍷 Fixed 5:00 PM Table
Main Dining Room 2nd Dressy Night of the cruise. Dress up in smart dressy attire with the family. Ship sails from Ketchikan at 7:00 PM.
🎨 Cartoon Art: Dressy Night #2 — Evening Promenade & Grand Staircase
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bedtime Routine (Hard Stop)
💤 Bedtime Hard Stop
Bath, PJs, lights out for Kai.
🌊 Inside Passage Return
🧳 Keep Bags in Cabin
🍷 Final MDR Dinner
Fri, August 7 — Scenic Cruising | Sea Day (Cruise Day 7)
Decompression day, Deck 3 walks, pool time, packing bags in cabin for Express walk-off, and final family MDR dinner.
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Wake & MDR Breakfast
Open seating sit-down breakfast in Main Dining Room.
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Deck 3 Promenade Stroller Walk
Coastal scenery, fresh air, and whale watching on Deck 3 Promenade.
🎨 Cartoon Art: Deck 3 Promenade Stroller Walk
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Flex Nap
Stateroom nap or quiet stroller nap at Explorations Central.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
MDR Lunch (Open Seating)
Open seating Main Dining Room lunch.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Lido Pool Deck & Swimming
👵 Grandma Poolside
🏊 Parents Swim/Hot Tub
Grandma watches Kai poolside (snacks & lounger). Dennis & Valeria pool/hot tub time.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Flex Nap & Cabin Packing
⚠️ KEEP BAGS IN CABIN
Pack main luggage. DO NOT put bags in hallway tonight — keep all luggage inside Stateroom 4104 for tomorrow morning's Express Self-Assist Walk-Off!
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
💳 FINAL REMINDER: Guest Services Gratuities
🚨 Action Required Before Dinner
Final chance before dinner! If missed on Day 6, visit Guest Services (Deck 1 Main Atrium) now to remove automatic daily gratuities for all passengers across all days before stateroom accounts close and settle overnight.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Final MDR Dinner (Fixed 5:00 PM)
🍷 Farewell Family Dinner
Final farewell dinner with the 10-person family group in the Main Dining Room.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Final Evening Promenade Stroll
Sunset walk on Deck 3, final photos, bath, PJs.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bedtime (Hard Stop)
💤 Bedtime Hard Stop
Final night sleep onboard in Stateroom 4104.
⚡ Express Walk-Off
🚇 Canada Line SkyTrain
✈️ 1:00 PM YVR Flight
Sat, August 8 — Express Disembarkation & YVR Airport Transit (Cruise Day 8)
7:00 AM docking in Vancouver, Express Self-Assist walk-off carrying own luggage, 26-minute direct SkyTrain to YVR, and 1:00 PM flight departure.
6:00 AM – 6:45 AM
Early Wake-Up & Quick Lido Breakfast
Lido Market opens early (~6:00 AM). Dress Kai, pack final toiletries into rolling carry-ons.
6:45 AM – 7:15 AM
Checkout Stateroom 4104 & Stage
Vacate cabin with all rolling luggage & stroller; head to Express gangway staging area.
7:15 AM – 7:45 AM
Express Self-Assist Walk-Off
🚪 FIRST OFF SHIP
Walk off gangway carrying own luggage as soon as ship is cleared by CBSA authorities (first group off ship).
7:45 AM – 8:15 AM
Canada Place Customs & Walk to Station
Clear customs, exit terminal, and walk 3–5 min indoors to Waterfront Station (Canada Line entrance).
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM
Canada Line SkyTrain to YVR Airport
🚇 26-Min Direct Train
🛗 Elevator Accessible
Board Canada Line train directly to YVR-Airport Station. 26-minute travel time, zero traffic risk, trains run every 6 minutes (~$4.50 CAD/adult).
🎨 Cartoon Art: Canada Line SkyTrain to YVR Airport
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Arrive Inside YVR Airport Terminal
SkyTrain arrives directly inside YVR airport terminal building.
9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Check-in, Security & US Customs Pre-Clearance
🛂 US Pre-Clearance
Check bags, pass security, and clear US Customs Pre-Clearance (standard 2–2.5 hr buffer before departure).
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Gate Buffer & Toddler Lunch/Snack
Relax at gate area, feed Kai, buy lunch/snacks before flight boarding.
1:00 PM
Flight Departs YVR
✈️ 1:00 PM Flight Departure
Boarding at 12:20 PM; flight departs 1:00 PM. Head home!