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14 Night Heart of the Rockies SilverLeaf Tour 1C Cruise and Land Tour from Calgary

Ship: Ruby Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from Calgary, Canada
Ended: Tuesday, Jun 4, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, May 21, 2024 departure of the Ruby Princess. If Princess Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Tuesday - May 21, 2024
Calgary, Canada
Calgary, Canada      
Arrive in Calgary by air and transfer to the hotel on your own. Overnight at the Fairmont Palliser hotel.
Day 2 - Wednesday - May 22, 2024
Calgary, Canada
Calgary, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Banff, Canada      
Drive west following the Trans-Canada Highway, watch the Olympic city dissolve into the foothills, as the majestic Rockies rise ahead. Pass by the Three Sisters and the Fairholme and Rundle Ranges enroute to one of the best-known destinations in the Rockies, the charming mountain resort of Banff. Before being dropped off at your hotel, you will have a sightseeing tour of Banff which will highlight many local delights including Bow Falls, the Hoodoos Lookout, Lake Minnewanka, and Surprise Corner. Also included in your Banff tour is a ride up the Banff Gondola for a panoramic 360-degree view of the six surrounding mountain ranges. Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. (B, D)
Day 3 - Thursday - May 23, 2024
Banff, Canada
Banff, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Cruising Moraine Lake, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Lake Louise, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Spiral Tunnels, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Natural Bridge Falls, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Cruising Emerald Lake, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Takakkaw Falls, British Columbia, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Banff, Canada      
From Banff, your tour continues to Moraine Lake, located in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. After visiting the Lake Louise area, your tour will take you across the Great Divide for a stop at the Spiral Tunnels viewpoint. Discover the Natural Rock Bridge and marvel at Emerald Lake and Takkakaw Falls before heading back to Banff. Lunch today is at the Emerald Lake Lodge. Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Friday - May 24, 2024
Banff, Canada
Banff, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Columbia Icefield Centre, Alberta, Canada      
Bus Travel      
Jasper, Canada      
Highway 93, known as the Icefield Parkway, qualifies as one of the most scenic drives in the world. Stop at the Columbia Icefield where an experience of a lifetime awaits! Shuttle to the Athabasca Glacier where you will board a unique, specially designed Ice Explorer for a guided tour onto the surface of the glacier. A buffet lunch at Columbia Icefield Chalet is included. Your overnight destination is the charming village of Jasper in Jasper National Park. Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Saturday - May 25, 2024
Jasper, Canada
Jasper, Canada      
Enjoy a half-day tour including Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, and a viewpoint for Athabasca Glacier. Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. (B, D)
Day 6 - Sunday - May 26, 2024
Jasper, Canada
Jasper, Canada      
Rocky Mountaineer Train Travel      
Kamloops, Canada      
Board Rocky Mountain Rail Tours' "Rocky Mountaineer". Your SilverLeaf Service rail adventure begins as you board the train and depart Jasper, traveling along the Miette River to Yellowhead Pass. The pass is one of the lowest points on the continental divide and sits on the border between Alberta and British Columbia. Just past Yellowhead Lake, you will meet up with the headwaters of the Fraser River. This scenic route is dotted with mountain streams and lakes. The Rocky Mountaineer will cross the North Thompson River several times before arriving in Kamloops. Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included while onboard. Overnight at a Kamloops hotel. (B, L)
Day 7 - Monday - May 27, 2024
Kamloops, Canada
Kamloops, Canada      
Rocky Mountaineer Train Travel      
Vancouver, Canada      
Soon after your departure from Kamloops, follow the Thompson River and watch the landscape give way to the high, steep walls and "40 miles of hell" of the Fraser Canyon. Sit back in comfort while the train winds along canyon walls and through the deep tunnels constructed by the railway while facing impossible odds. The route passes over 28 bridges and through 23 tunnels and snow sheds between Kamloops and the small town of Boston Bar. Then, travel through the fertile Fraser Valley en route to Vancouver. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included while onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Transfer from the train station to your hotel. Overnight at the Fairmont Waterfront hotel. (B, L)
Day 8 - Tuesday - May 28, 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada      
There is so much more ahead of you on your journey. Transfer to your Princess ship and set sail for your Alaska cruise! (B)
Cruise Begins      
Vancouver, Canada     Depart: 3:30 pm
Day 9 - Wednesday - May 29, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 10 - Thursday - May 30, 2024
Icy Strait Point, United States
Icy Strait Point, United States   Arrive: 1:00 pm Depart: 10:00 pm
Day 11 - Friday - May 31, 2024
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 12 - Saturday - Jun 1, 2024
Cruising Dawes Glacier, United States
Cruising Dawes Glacier, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 12:00 pm
Day 13 - Sunday - Jun 2, 2024
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 14 - Monday - Jun 3, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 15 - Tuesday - Jun 4, 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada   Arrive: 7:30 am