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Nieuw Amsterdam
Lincoln Center Stage
B.B.King’s Blues Club
BBC Earth in Concert
Microsoft Studio
Billboard Onboard
Explorations Central
World Stage
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Casino Action
Club Hal
Movies Onboard
Explorations Cafe
explorer lounge
fitness
shops
rudi sel de mer
pianoBar
Nieuw Amsterdam

Great Alaska Explorer

  • 4th May 2025
  • 14 Nights
  • Vancouver
  • Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line

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£2,939*/per person

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£7,739*/per person

* based on twinshare stateroom

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Your itinerary

  • Vancouver
  • At Sea
  • Sitka
  • At Sea
  • Anchorage, Alaska, US
  • Kodiak, Alaska, US
  • Valdez, Alaska
  • At Sea
  • Juneau
  • Skagway
  • Glacier Bay
  • Wrangell, Alaska
  • Ketchikan
  • Inside Passage
  • Vancouver
Day 1

4th May '25

Vancouver
Once a trading post and a rough-and-tumble sawmilling settlement, today modern Vancouver, Canada is many things. Cruise to Vancouver and visit this bustling seaport. This city is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking for active things to do in Vancouver an ethnically diverse metropolis, and Hollywood of the North. Hemmed in by mountains and sea, Vancouver seduces visitors with its combination of urban sophistication and laid-back attitude against a backdrop of glass towers and modern sights and plentiful green spaces. Enjoy enjoy local attractions, fun filled outdoor activities, and an innovative culinary scene on a Vancouver cruise excursion. Vancouver’s culinary and cocktail scene is on the rise—and its excellent restaurants and hopping bars have a distinctively local stamp on them. If you are looking for where to go in Vancouver for music, theater and the arts, they are thriving in the city’s many museums, galleries and performance venues. Beyond the downtown attractions in Vancouver, days of exploration and sightseeing await among the colorful suburbs, unspoiled islands and the vast, rugged wilderness. More
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Day 2

5th May '25

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Day 3

6th May '25

Sitka
The ports of Alaska inspire visions of remote wilderness outposts, legendary gold-rush towns and Native Alaskan villages, all set amid lush forests and frigid, glacier-flanked waters. And while you’ll certainly find these things in and around Sitka, you’ll witness a unique slice of Alaskan history not found anywhere else. Russia controlled Alaska from the mid-1700s until the United States purchased it in 1867, and Sitka was settled as the capital of Russian America under the name New Archangel. Sailing into Sitka today, you’ll still see vestiges of Russia’s influence, including the unmistakable onion dome of St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Russian Bishop’s House, both National Historic Landmarks. Stop by the visitor center of the Sitka National Historical Park to peruse its interesting collections of Russian and Native Alaskan artifacts, and then join a ranger-led tour of the battlefield where Russia defeated the native Tlingit people. Sitka also boasts an abundance of epic natural scenery and wildlife. Take a walk up Castle Hill to enjoy an ideal vantage point across the water to the dormant volcano Mount Edgecumbe, and trips to the nearby Fortress of the Bear and the Alaska Raptor Center offer up-close encounters with some of Alaska’s most captivating creatures. More
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Day 4

7th May '25

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Day 5

8th May '25

Anchorage, Alaska, US
From ice-blue glaciers to beluga whales and the famous bore tide, a single cruise to Anchorage, Alaska will considerably shorten any nature-lover’s bucket list. Nestled between mountains and the Cook Inlet terminus, near many national and state parks, this hospitable haven is one of the best places to see Alaska wildlife. A city moose roaming the streets (there are about 1,500) is a regular sight and views of whales, puffins, otters, and Dall porpoises going about their days is just a short excursion away. Cruises to Anchorage are a must for those that want some of the most incredible bear viewing in the country. Although the wildlife is reason alone to cruise to Anchorage Alaska, the culture of the city itself is worth exploring. Almost half of the state’s residents live in Anchorage, a population that largely comprises military members, Alaska Natives, adventurous transplants from the “lower 48,” and oil industry workers. Coffee and espresso huts dot every corner and fresh halibut, smoked salmon and reindeer dogs are among the local eats. Anchorage is a year-round town. On some clear, dark nights during winter, the Northern Lights dance above. In spring, thousands of flowers planted by the city bloom to celebrate the season’s anticipated arrival. Summer brings the Midnight Sun where days can stretch to 19 hours. Take an Alaska cruise to Anchorage to discover national parks, scenic glaciers, unique landscapes and wildlife. Outdoor activities abound in Anchorage. Adventurous locals (there are a lot of them in Alaska) enjoy skijoring, a sport where a person is pulled on skis by dogs or sometimes horses. The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Flattop Mountain Trail inside Chugach State Park offer hiking, biking, and wildlife sighting opportunities. Book an Anchorage cruise shore excursion and explore top destinations. More
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Day 6

9th May '25

Kodiak, Alaska, US
Kodiak is all about bears. And what bears! This unique subspecies named for the Kodiak Archipelago where they are found evolved in isolation for around 12,000 years and can reach heights of 3 meters, or 10 feet, when standing on their hind legs. One of the world’s largest carnivores, the bears have a diet that goes far beyond meat (they can sleep for up to eight months, then wake up ravenous to feast predominantly on grass, plants, berries and fish). About 3,500 live on this tiny island, meaning you have a great chance of seeing one, if not many, from May through October! Shrubs and bushes cover the rolling hills here, giving Kodiak its Emerald Isle nickname. It was once a prime native hunting ground for the Alutiit, but their population plummeted after Russian traders and fur trappers settled the area in the late 1700s. Bought by the United States in 1867, Kodiak grew into a commercial fishing center. Today both the island and the hardworking town that shares its name attract anglers, hunters, adventure travelers and nature photographers. Top highlights include the Baranov Museum, the Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church and the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. More
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Day 7

10th May '25

Valdez, Alaska
A paradise for fishing enthusiasts, Valdez offers every kind of salmon, huge halibut and ample opportunity to reel them in. Rivers and streams spill into the Sound here and are ideal for kayaking. More
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Day 8

11th May '25

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Day 9

12th May '25

Juneau
Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day. Juneau is known for its outdoor recreation, fresh seafood and fine dining. The city itself is pleasant, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay—bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spy some bears lolling around on Alaska cruise excursion. The sleepy, misty city of around 32,000—mostly fishermen and small-business owners—has a frontier town vibe, but welcomes more than a million visitors each summer to its natural attractions, cementing Juneau as Alaska’s number-one tourist destination. Experience this breathtaking city on an Alaska cruise. More
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Day 10

13th May '25

Skagway
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wildlife and unrivaled natural beauty. Set sail on an Alaska Cruise and take an adventure in Skagway. At every turn, you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind en route to the Klondike, to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains and passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon. Known as the “Garden City of Alaska,” Skagway is filled with beauty and nature. Explore the town on a Skagway excursion. Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, where rangers offer free walking tours around the historic district. Take an Alaska Cruise to Skagway and you’ll also find a vibrant local community, home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters. More
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Day 11

14th May '25

Glacier Bay
With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve offers some of the most dramatic scenery and wildlife experiences in the world. Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, is home to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, highlight of your scenic cruise up this Alaskan fjord. Watch for breaching humpbacks alongside your ship, bears along the beaches, and so much more as Holland America Line and National Park Service Rangers guide you through the best Alaska Glacier Bay cruise adventure you’ll ever have. More
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Day 12

15th May '25

Wrangell, Alaska
Just outside of Wrangell, explore Tlingit culture, through authentic stories, intricately carved totem poles and dance, at the Chief Shakes Tribal House—built mainly by hand and largely by women. More
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Day 13

16th May '25

Ketchikan
Take an adventure and cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Visitors can try their luck on a sportfishing or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants on a cruise to Ketchikan excursion. Ketchikanis also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park, while the attractions of Saxman Village just outside of Ketchikan offers the chance to see Tlingit culture in action, with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house. On an Alaska cruise to Ketchikan don’t forget to leave time to explore the sights in the town itself, including historic Creek Street, a boardwalk built over the Ketchikan Creek, where you can shop for souvenirs, smoked salmon and local art, while exploring gold rush­–era tourist attractions like Dolly’s House Museum. More
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Day 14

17th May '25

Inside Passage
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Day 15

18th May '25

Vancouver
Once a trading post and a rough-and-tumble sawmilling settlement, today modern Vancouver, Canada is many things. Cruise to Vancouver and visit this bustling seaport. This city is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking for active things to do in Vancouver an ethnically diverse metropolis, and Hollywood of the North. Hemmed in by mountains and sea, Vancouver seduces visitors with its combination of urban sophistication and laid-back attitude against a backdrop of glass towers and modern sights and plentiful green spaces. Enjoy enjoy local attractions, fun filled outdoor activities, and an innovative culinary scene on a Vancouver cruise excursion. Vancouver’s culinary and cocktail scene is on the rise—and its excellent restaurants and hopping bars have a distinctively local stamp on them. If you are looking for where to go in Vancouver for music, theater and the arts, they are thriving in the city’s many museums, galleries and performance venues. Beyond the downtown attractions in Vancouver, days of exploration and sightseeing await among the colorful suburbs, unspoiled islands and the vast, rugged wilderness. More
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Your ship - The Nieuw Amsterdam

The second of Holland America’s Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam, celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection.

While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants.

When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits.

Lincoln Center Stage
B.B.King’s Blues Club
BBC Earth in Concert
Microsoft Studio
Billboard Onboard
Explorations Central
World Stage
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Casino Action
Club Hal
Movies Onboard
Explorations Cafe
explorer lounge
fitness
shops
rudi sel de mer
pianoBar
Nieuw Amsterdam

The second of Holland America’s Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam, celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection.

While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants.

When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits.

Crow’s Nest
Explorers Lounge
Neptune Lounge
Panorama Lounge
Photo Gallery
Show Lounges

Asian Restaurant
Atrium Bar
Cabanas
Canaletto Restaurant
Explorations Cafe
Italian Restaurant
Kitchen
Lido Bar
Lido Casual Restaurant
Main Dining Room
Manhattan
Piano Bar
Pinnacle Grill
Seafood Shack
Sports Bar
Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge
Terrace Grill
The Verandah
Veranda

Digital Workshop
Internet Cafe

Facial Treatments
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Hot Stone Therapy
Hydro Massage Pool
Lido Pool
Sauna
Spa
Steam Room
The Retreat
Thermal Suite
Whirlpool

Basketball
Fitness Center
Pickleball

Club HAL
Library
The Loft

Art Gallery
Atrium
Boutique
Concierge
Culinary Arts Center
Observation Deck
Shops

Description

The second of Holland America’s Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam, celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection.

While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants.

When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits.

Entertainment

Crow’s Nest
Explorers Lounge
Neptune Lounge
Panorama Lounge
Photo Gallery
Show Lounges

Food and Drink

Asian Restaurant
Atrium Bar
Cabanas
Canaletto Restaurant
Explorations Cafe
Italian Restaurant
Kitchen
Lido Bar
Lido Casual Restaurant
Main Dining Room
Manhattan
Piano Bar
Pinnacle Grill
Seafood Shack
Sports Bar
Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge
Terrace Grill
The Verandah
Veranda

Technology

Digital Workshop
Internet Cafe

Relaxation

Facial Treatments
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Hot Stone Therapy
Hydro Massage Pool
Lido Pool
Sauna
Spa
Steam Room
The Retreat
Thermal Suite
Whirlpool

Fitness

Basketball
Fitness Center
Pickleball

Recreational

Club HAL
Library
The Loft

Other

Art Gallery
Atrium
Boutique
Concierge
Culinary Arts Center
Observation Deck
Shops

Staterooms

outside

These ocean-view staterooms offer spa amenities such as yoga mats and exclusive spa treatments from ... the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. It includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, a bathtub and shower. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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inside

These staterooms feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Gree ... nhouse Spa & Salon. There are two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configurations of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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suite

Approximately 506-590 sq. ft. including verandah With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a pri ... vate verandah, these suites feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity and some suites have a shower-only option while others provide a full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

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balcony

These staterooms feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Gree ... nhouse Spa & Salon. Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner’s Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from images shown.

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