Holland America Koningsdam Alaska Cruise VLOG Day 4: The White Pass & Yukon Railway in Skagway, Alaska

We booked this shore excursion with Holland America Cruise Line. It was about $150/person and we felt it was 100% worth it for the scenic views.

We booked this cruise through a travel agent and paid about $700 each including port fees and taxes (excluding gratuities) for each person.

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00:00 Intro
01:30: Leaving the Ship to Explore Skagway, Alaska
02:28: White Pass & Yukon Railway Station
02:52: Downtown Skagway Highlights
03:39: Tide Rises in Skagway, Alaska
03:58: Lunch at Lido Market Buffet on the Koningsdam
04:33: Very Crowded Gangway Debarking Ship in Skagway
05:00: Boarding the White Pass & Yukon Railway at the Koningsdam Stop
05:30: White Pass & Yukon Railway Bathroom Tour
06:00: Scenic Views from the White Pass & Yukon Railway
07:40: Spotting a different White Pass & Yukon Railway across the pass
09:33: Passing another White Pass & Yukon Railway Train
10:25: Collapsed Abandoned Bridge in Skagway, Alaska
10:50: White Pass & Yukon Railway Leaving a Tunnel
11:06: Closer View of Collapsed Abandoned Bridge in Skagway, Alaska
13:10: Tracks Crossing Over a River
15:02: Arriving into the White Pass & Yukon Railway Station
15:08: Return to Koningsdam and Outro

Myself and my stowaway companion took a 7night Inside Passage Cruise to Alaska with Holland America on Koningsdam. The Koningsdam is a new, beautiful, premium cruise ship and we really enjoyed our experience.

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FAQ:
Is the White Pass & Yukon Railway Train Shore Excursion worth it?
It's $150 for a 3 hour scenic ride. We felt it was worth it, but if you prefer other activities you can also try a hike or different excursion. Personally, I'd like to try it again when there's snow.

Are the bathrooms on the White Pass & Yukon Railway clean?
There are bathrooms available in each White Pass & Yukon Railway Train Car. The bathroom is not fancy, but it does the job.

Is Holland America a good cruise line for Alaska?
Yes, we did the inside passage and loved it. It's cheaper to go northbound or southbound from Seward (Anchorage) to Vancouver/Seattle but we're glad we did the roundtrip route. We really liked that Holland America ships get to dock in each port, and we never had to tender into port or dock far outside the city and get bussed in. It was always only a 1015 min walk back to the ship in case we needed to take a break/rest/etc.

When did you get your boarding time?
We received it on our boarding pass and via email about a week before departure. Our boarding time changed 3 times before finalizing a day before the cruise.

Since you booked a guaranteed room, when did you get your room assignment?
We were never notified via email, but it showed up on our luggage tags and boarding pass when we downloaded and printed them out the day before the cruise. Our ship was 100% full, but I've been told some people get upgraded the day of embarkation.

Why get a guaranteed room?
It was cheaper and we didn't mind where we our ocean view room was. Our room was more aft than midship, but neither of us got seasick.

How can I make the embarkation process go faster?
For arriving in Canada, download app: https://www.canada.ca/en/borderservi...
Download and fill out VeriFly for embarking: https://www.myverifly.com/#/
Download Holland America's app for easy communication on the ship without paying for Wifi. The app connects to ship Wifi and does not charge you extra to send messages only via the app.

Can I embark/board early?
No, please do not arrive early. We were told the boarding times are assigned to ensure the process is smooth for everyone and there is no crowding.

Do I need a passport?
Yes, we visit two countries (U.S.A. and Canada) on this cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY:

DAY ONE
Vancouver, B.C., CA
DEPARTS 04:00 PM

DAY TWO
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
CRUISING ONLY

DAY THREE
Juneau, Alaska, US

DAY FOUR
Skagway, Alaska, US

DAY FIVE
Glacier Bay National Park
CRUISING ONLY

DAY SIX
Ketchikan, Alaska, US

DAY SEVEN
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
CRUISING ONLY

DAY EIGHT
Vancouver, B.C., CA
ARRIVES 07:00 AM
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