2026 SUAA Vacation in Alaska!

Earlier this month, Lora Carlson with Collette Travel Agency provided a presentation to SUAA Members on Collette's "Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise" trip that will take place August 19-30, 2026.

You can watch a recording of that presentation by CLICKING HERE. Simply press the play button on the video screen to begin the presentation.

As a reminder, one does *not* need to be an SUAA member to go on this trip, so feel welcome to invite any friends or family who may be interested in going to Alaska to join you on the vacation.

During the presentation, a question came up about the cost of adding a pre- or post-night stay. Here are the details:

• Pre-night in Fairbanks: $220 per person (double occupancy) or $440 (single occupancy)

• Post-night in Vancouver: $275 per person (double occupancy) or $550 (single occupancy)

For full tour details, pricing, optional excursions, “What to Expect” and to make your reservation, please visit:

👉 https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1284901

We encourage you to reserve your spot soon to ensure the best selection of cabin categories. And remember—there’s a risk-free grace period through October 19 if you need to cancel.

A brief overview of the trip is provided below.

About This Tour

Traverse the Pacific coast by land and sea aboard one of Holland America Cruise

Lines’ lovely ships on a breathtaking journey that takes you from Alaska to

Vancouver, British Columbia. Cruise the Sternwheeler Discovery and encounter

Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. Enjoy local dishes and a lively musical

performance at the Denali Dinner Theater about the first brave men to summit

Denali. Ride a luxury domed railcar from Denali to Talkeetna, soak in views of the

incredible landscapes from glass-ceiling railcars and open-air observation platforms as guides provide expert commentary. Travel deep into Denali National Park for the best opportunities to view the region’s wildlife. Cruise through Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage, taking in rugged natural wonders. Explore Alaska’s gorgeous capital, Juneau. Visit Ketchikan, the “Salmon Capital of the World.” This is Alaska as you always imagined.

Tour at a glance

Must-See Inclusions

• Relax aboard a 7-night Holland America cruise — your fabulous floating resort.

• Cruise past Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska's largest glaciers.

• Sail through Glacier Bay, a treasure trove of glaciers and coastal islands.

Cultural Experiences

• Enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a luxury domed railcar.

• Enjoy an expert-guided Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park.

• Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in historic Skagway.

Culinary Inclusions

• Enjoy a lively dinner theater performance about the first brave men to summit Denali.