DId you check the typical weather for the time of year you are planning this cruise?? I ask this for I would NEVER book a Glacier Helicopter tour for an alaska cruise (even in July) before hand because the weather is so unpredictable. It could be raining, foggy and they could still be flying..and I dont know about you but even though I would be disappointed about missing the glacier landing, I would not want to fly in that type of weather. The same would apply for the areas you are going to especially if you are going into rain forrests for the zip line.
AS for cancelling a tour, I would check the policy of Holland America before you book such a tour. WE travel Celebrity and their brochure states that Deposit adn refund policies for tour excursions "VARY". PLease consult your travel agent for details. NOw if that isnt open ended ..it tells you nothing!
WE almost always book a tour once off the ship but we are careful also. Im not sure how we would handle a trip into the forrest ..an area off the beaten path...but i can tell you if it were more than 1 hour away from the port we most likely would not book on our own....unless it was with a recognized licensed tour agency that we found on-line-----not with someone selling a tour on the dock.
By your post you sound like you are not convinced that you absolutey need to do this particular tour. That being the case i would not book now but take a wait and see attitude.
Good luck
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