Alaska

Day 1

Fly into Vancouver the day before your cruise, if you fly in the same day you risk missing your cruise and that will put a real damper on your trip. Check into your hotel and explore the city. Keep in mind that there will be a lot of people in town as there are thousands of people getting on and off of cruise ships on the same day. 

Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby), an IHG Hotel

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Nothing fancy, but is newly renovated, has free breakfast, and is a 30 minute car ride to the cruise port. The closer you stay to the port the more expensive the hotels will get, and they are proud of those hotels. I would stay here and catch a Uber/Taxi closer to Cruise embarkation. If you are travelling with a big group 6+ people then it may be worth it to stay in a hotel closer to the port.

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Days 2-8

Book the 7 Day Northbound Cruise using the link below. I recommend a starboard room (right side of the ship) with a window or deck as this will give you a view of the coastline. I selected a room with a deck, but you can save a good bit by picking an interior room or ocean view room. Pick the excursions that interest you. 

Day 9

Disembark from the cruise and take a transfer from Whittier to Anchorage. Check in at a hotel in Anchorage and take a tour of the city if you wish.