Combine land and sea with a Cosmos combo package

When you’re eyeing up a cruise because you really want to see a place, sometimes a 10 hour stop in port leaves you wanting more. And that’s where Cosmos comes in.

Rather than operating their own ships, Cosmos works with major cruise lines and then enhances the traditional cruise experience with a premium package of land-based exploration.

If you think a ‘shore excursion’ is a five-hour bus tour with a few photo calls and a bite of local grub to eat, then you’ve not yet been on a Cosmos land-and-sea tour.

These escorted trips take you to some of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth – and it’s more than a passing visit, you’ll fully immerse yourself in the culture of the destinations, with food (included on land as well at sea), activities and experiences that will totally transform your holiday.

Is a land and sea package for me?
How often have you arrived at the end of a cruise and wished your holiday could continue? Well, instead of staying on the ship and repeating your cruise back-to-back, a Cosmos land and sea combo extends and enhances your holiday with new and exciting tours.

Your land extension presents extra time to immerse yourself in an intriguing far-flung culture, or perhaps you’ll take it as a chance to deeply connect with nature, without the time pressures of getting back to the ship. Plus, with the benefit of your dedicated Cosmos tour director, you’ll receive the same seamless level of attention and support throughout the whole holiday.

Not only will you gain extra time in magnificent destinations, and have unrivalled access to local customs and traditions, a Cosmos tour can take you to places that no ship will ever reach. Connecting with destinations both along the coastline and further inland presents multiple angles for a multi-faceted understanding of a place.

Have you really visited a place until you’ve stayed in the heart of their community? Cosmos’ well-connected local guides bring their homes to life for you on a cruise and land tour unlike any other.

Take me further in Canada and Alaska
Indulge in a 17-day land and cruise tour reaching from Calgary in the heart of the Canadian Rockies all the way north to Skagway, Alaska, before returning to Vancouver. With dramatic mountains, carving glaciers and wildlife galore, this tour includes two nights in Banff National Park – the oldest of Canada’s world-renowned parks.

Take to the ice on the Athabasca Glacier, explore the charming city centre of Victoria (or visit the famous Butchart Gardens, for an out-of-town treat), and then embark of a wonderful week-long cruise with Holland America Line – the Alaska specialists – which will take you to Juneau, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay and Skagway.

Plus, as an added bonus, you’ll enjoy the benefit of a signature drinks package, onboard credit for shore excursions, dinner in a specialty restaurant during the cruise, and a Wi-Fi package for keeping in touch while at sea.

Also exploring the Canadian Rockies, you could head out on a 20-day adventure, starting and ending in Vancouver – perfect if you prefer to fly in and out from the same airport. From Vancouver you’ll head to Banff National Park and enjoy exploring the Columbia Icefield, before heading on to Jasper National Park for more of Canada’s incredible nature.

Your tour includes Sun Peaks and popular ski resort Whistler, before you join your Holland America Line cruise in Vancouver – also including a complimentary ‘Have it all’ package, which includes drinks, excursion credit, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi throughout the cruise.

And, the icing on the cake, if you book before October 31, you’ll be able to enjoy 10 per cent off the price. To book, please call 0330 808 8353.