Unbeatable Alaska & Canada

HIGHLIGHTS

• Journey into the jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains
• Enjoy a scenic cruise through Alaska's stunning Inside Passage
• Marvel at the turquoise waters and mountain backdrop of Lake Louise
• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of beautiful Banff
• Take in the beauty of Banff, Yoho, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National Parks
• Explore Gastown, Stanley Park and more on a Vancouver city tour
• Dock in Alaska’s remote capital of Juneau
• Visit Ketchikan, known as The Salmon Capital of the World
• Cruise through the magnificent Tracy Arm Fjord which lies inside the largest temperate rain forest in the world
• Visit Sitka, one of the oldest and most culturally significant communities in Alaska
• Seek wildlife, including humpback whales and seals

FLIGHTS

• Return international flights (economy class) surcharges may apply.

CRUISE

• 7-Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise with Royal Caribbean
• Sail aboard Serenade of the Seas
• Prepaid mandatory cruise gratuities while cruising

ACCOMMODATION

• 4 nights of quality hotel accommodation

DINING

• Enjoy all meals while cruising

ESSENTIALS

• English-speaking tour guides
• Airline taxes and surcharges

TRANSPORT

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

UPGRADES AVAILABLE

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (See checkout for details)
• Cabin Upgrades: Cabin upgrades are available. (See checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Premium Economy of Business Class. (See checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Itinerary 1

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Calgary, Canada

Day 2 Calgary - Lake Louise - Canmore

Day 3 Canmore Free Day Or Optional Activity

Day 4 Canmore - National Parks - Chilliwack - Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Day 5 Vancouver - Embark on your 7-Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Day 6 Inside Passage (Cruising)

Day 7 Sitka, Alaska

Day 8 Tracy Arm Fjord - Juneau, Alaska

Day 9 Ketchikan (Ward Cove*), Alaska

Day 10 Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Day 11 Inside Passage (Cruising)

Day 12 Arrive Vancouver - Australia

Day 13 In Transit

Day 14 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)

Itinerary 2

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Calgary, Canada

Day 2 Calgary - Lake Louise - Canmore

Day 3 Canmore Free Day Or Optional Activity

Day 4 Canmore - National Parks - Chilliwack - Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Day 5 Vancouver - Embark on your 7-Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Day 6 Inside Passage (Cruising)

Day 7 Sitka, Alaska

Day 8 Tracy Arm Fjord - Juneau, Alaska

Day 9 Icy Strait Point OR Haines OR Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

Day 10 Ketchikan, Alaska

Day 11 Inside Passage (Cruising)

Day 12 Arrive Vancouver - Australia

Day 13 In Transit

Day 14 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 27th of August 2025.

Departure Dates
2025
Itinerary 1
April: 30
May: 7, 21^

Itinerary 2
June: 4
August: 13*, 27*

Please note: see checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges
Please note:
• dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $250 per person.
• dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $500 per person.

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 44 per vehicle.

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.
Inside Cabin: $2250
Ocean View Cabin: $2450
Balcony Cabin: $3150

Please note: accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 21 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Departure Cities
Sydney, *Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth or *Auckland.

Departure City Surcharges
• Melbourne or Brisbane: $300 per person.
• Adelaide, Perth or Auckland: $400 per person.

International Flights
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.

Missed Flights
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements.

Arrive Early Options
• Calgary, Canada - $350 per person.
• Los Angeles, USA - $500 per person (only available for purchases over the phone).
• San Francisco, USA - $550 per person (only available for purchases over the phone).
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• If selecting an arrive early package to a different city from where the tour starts, the package will include an internal flight to your destination. If you wish to forfeit this flight, please advise our friendly reservations team so we may secure your return flight back to Australia. Please note by choosing to forfeit your connecting flight; the cost does not change.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $1,000 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
Before 20th April 2025
Between 20th June 2025 and 20th July 2025
After 15th September 2025

Stay Behind Options
• Vancouver, Canada - $350 per person.
• Los Angeles, USA - $500 per person (only available for purchases over the phone).
• San Francisco, USA - $550 per person (only available for purchases over the phone).
Please note:
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• If selecting a stay behind package to a different city from where the tour ends, the package will include an internal flight to your destination. If you wish to forfeit this flight, please advise our friendly reservations team so we may secure your return flight back to Australia. Please note by choosing to forfeit your connecting flight; the cost does not change.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $1,000 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
Between 20th June 2025 and 20th July 2025
After 15th September 2025

Stopover Packages
Not available.

Flight Class Upgrades
Business or Premium Economy Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas
Cruise Company: Royal Carribbean
Class: Radiance Class
Built: 2003
Enhanced: 2012
Decks: 13

Wherever in the world you’re sailing, Serenade of the Seas® keeps you close to all the natural splendour. Once onboard, floor-to-ceiling windows, endless balcony views, and panoramic vistas at every turn, Serenade of the Seas is a shimmering maritime marvel offering up the best meeting facilities, event venues, and team activity options you’ll find anywhere. Featuring signature amenities like the Rock Climbing Wall along with exclusive extras such as ocean-facing glass elevators and self-leveling pool tables.

Currency on board: USD

Staterooms
Inside Cabin
Our interior staterooms include a wide array of facilities for your whole family to enjoy.
Average size: 12.8 m2

Oceanview Cabin
Spectacular sights and amazing views from the comfort of your stateroom.
Average size: 19.5 m2

Balcony Cabin
Breathtaking views to take in all the wonder and excitement of your destination.
Average size: 16.9 m2
Average balcony size: 4.6m2

Cruise Arrival and Departure Times
Please keep in mind that the provided cruise arrival and departure times are an approximate and will be finalised upon receipt of your cruise tickets.

Accommodation Used
3-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
Calgary: Country Inn & Suites Calgary Airport or similar
Canmore: Canmore Inn & Suites or similar
Abbotsford/Chilliwack: Comfort Inn or similar
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights
Not available at check-out.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.

Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.

Triple Share
Not available.

Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

• Day 3: Jasper National Park & Columbia Icefields - $300 per person.

Please note:

• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).
• Some tours or shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate.
• Shore excursions can be booked/reserved directly with the cruise line before travel (subject to availability)
• Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability).
• Shore excursion programmes and itineraries may vary depending on local conditions and/or any unforeseen events concerning the timing on the day of the tour. Some excursions are very popular, and therefore availability cannot always be guaranteed, it is advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

• Visa fees and requirements
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Recommended gratuities/tipping for land tour
• Optional activities/tours
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
• Gratuities / tipping

Land

Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The highly recommended tip is $10 CAD per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour.

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

Cruise
Mandatory Cruise Gratuities are included for the cruise staff's services throughout this tour's cruise component.

Optional Cruise Gratuities: for some optional purchases on board gratuities are automatically added to the bill.
A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to spa and salon purchases and a 20% gratuity will also be automatically added to specialty dining, beverage, classic drink package, room service and mini bar purchases.
These Optional Gratuities may be adjusted at the guest's discretion onboard at Guest Relations up until the morning of departure.
If you have any questions regarding the gratuities on your cruise, please speak to the guest services staff onboard the ship.

Canada
Australian and New Zealand passport holders must apply for an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada by air. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new eTA.

United States
If travelling on an Australian passport, an ESTA (Visa Waiver) for the USA is a strict requirement when travelling to or flying through the USA. Once a USA ESTA Visa Waiver is issued it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires (whichever is sooner) and will allow multiple entries into the USA. For information on ESTA eligibility or to apply, please visit: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

Important:
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
Please note:
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Voluntary Changes

Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).