Glacier to Glacier with the Queen Elizabeth: WHERE THE WILD STILL ROAMS

Journey through mountain towns and mammoth fjords on this elegant, immersive, meticiously planned tour from Montana to Alaska.

Passenger cruise ship docked at a port with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Aboard the famed Empire Builder, you slip into the rhythm of rail, watching America’s diverse landscape widen and soften as it courses into Glacier National Park. Here, water and stone meet in alpine grandeur—glacial lakes reflecting serrated peaks, and the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road tracing a path across the Continental Divide. Days gently unfold: boat cruises over crystalline waters, red “jammer” buses winding through high country, and vistas wholly unspoiled by time. 

Turning west, the journey flows coast-ward through lakeside towns and forested hills. When the sea opens in Seattle, the great Queen Elizabeth awaits you. A world of polished wood, soft light, crystalline elegance, and fine dining. As you sail north through Alaska’s Inside Passage and into Glacier Bay National Park, ice floes calve and mountains rise from the sea. It’s a journey of rare balance—land and ocean, motion and stillness—all in smooth, effortless comfort.

Snow-covered mountains and ice with clouds above a body of water and small forested islands in the foreground.

The UNCOMMON RAIL-TO-GLACIER JOURNEY

  • The Grace of Classic Travel: From the Empire Builder to the great Queen Elizabeth, this adventure revives the golden age of rail and sea–the journey and the destination an equal thrill.

  • Glacier-Carved Landscapes, Right Up Close: Explore Glacier National Park in depth, then continue north to the towering ice and fjords of Glacier Bay National Park.

  • Seamless Passage from Mountain to Sea: Through Montana’s high country and Alaska’s Inside Passage, every transition is thoughtfully arranged, unfolding as one measured, connected experience.

Tour Highlights

  • Travel with confidence on a fully escorted, expert-guided journey, and knowing all sightseeing, admissions, and transfers are seamlessly arranged from beginning to end.

  • Begin your journey aboard the iconic Empire Builder, traveling overnight in classic comfort toward Whitefish, Montana.

  • Enjoy panoramic views from the Sightseer Lounge and the option of private sleeping accommodations with included dining.

  • Spend two full days immersed in Glacier National Park, one of North America’s most pristine wilderness areas.

  • Travel the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard historic red “jammer” buses.

  • Cruise Lake McDonald and Two Medicine Lake, surrounded by towering peaks and untouched forest.

  • Explore Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent Lake, known for their dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife.

  • Journey west with a scenic drive to Spokane, including a stop in the charming town of Coeur d’Alene, ID.

  • Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage with calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway.

  • Experience scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park, a highlight of the voyage.

  • Enjoy refined dining, elegant surroundings, and Cunard’s signature White Star Service throughout your time at sea.

  • Join exclusive onboard events, including cocktail gatherings and specialty dining experiences.

Snow-capped mountains reflected in a calm lake with a forest at the shoreline under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
A mountain goat with white fur and black horns peacefully grazing on lush green grass in a forested area during daytime.
Main street in a small town with colorful buildings, people walking and shopping, a cruise ship in the distance, mountains with snow, and cloudy sky.

2026 JOURNEY Dates & PRICING

2026: August 15 - 27
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