Seattle & Alaska Cruise
1 NIGHT Seattle • 7 NIGHT Cruise
Named for the Dutch capital, ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear this name in Holland America Line’s rich history. At the heart of the ship’s three-story atrium is the Planeto Astrolabium, a commissioned signature sculpture. The stunning Astrolabe tracks constellations, the planets, world time and ship time.
While on board, choose from an array of onboard activities that allow you to pursue new interests or relax and rejuvenate. Guests on Amsterdam will be able to “show and tell” their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Enjoy onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen. And explore the wonders of our world through exclusive BBC Earth natural history content through onboard activities, concerts and films. The Greenhouse Spa & Salon offers spa treatments, a thermal pool and lounge and a variety of salon services. Our fully equipped Fitness Center includes state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines, as well as classes in Yoga, Pilates, indoor cycling and more. On deck enjoy two outdoor pools, along with basketball and volleyball courts.
From £2720pp
What's Included
- Direct return flights from Dublin to Seattle with Aer Lingus
- 1 checked bag pp roundtrip
- 1 NIGHT The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle
- 14 NIGHT Cruise onboard MS Amsterdam
- Travelling Jun 2019 - Based on 2 Sharing
- Quote Ref 51331602
- We can offer you the flexibility of combining any USA City with a Cruise Holiday
Staff Tips
Seattle Stay
Seattle, Washington
Vancouver
Ketchikan
Juneau
Icy Straight Point
Anchorage (Seward)
Homer, Alaska
Kodiak Island
Hubbard Glacier
Sitka
Victoria
Seattle, Washington
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02Jun, 2019
Day 1 Seattle Stay
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03Jun, 2019
Day 2 Seattle, Washington
Arrive at 2019-06-03 00:00Depart at 2019-06-03 16:00The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world. -
04Jun, 2019
Day 3 Vancouver
Arrive at 2019-06-04 00:00Depart at 2019-06-04 00:00Galleries, boutiques, colorful public markets, restaurants of every ethnicity: this vital port city has them all. Visit vibrant Chinatown and Stanley Park, with its 1,000 acres of forests, gardens, lakes and lawns in the heart of the city. Sample shore excursions: Highlights of Vancouver & Granville Island; Stanley Park & Scenic Grouse Mountain. -
05Jun, 2019
Day 4 Ketchikan
Arrive at 2019-06-05 08:00Depart at 2019-06-05 17:00Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Besides the main attractions - Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, try a flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument--a transformational adventure not to be missed. These deep water fjords left by retreating glaciers left granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters. The souvenir photos you'll take from the pontoons of the plane are worth the trip alone. -
06Jun, 2019
Day 5 Scenic cruising Tracy Arm
Arrive at 2019-06-06 00:00Depart at 2019-06-06 17:00 -
07Jun, 2019
Day 6 Juneau
Arrive at 2019-06-07 08:00Depart at 2019-06-07 22:00Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo. -
08Jun, 2019
Day 7 Icy Straight Point
Arrive at 2019-06-08 07:00Depart at 2019-06-08 14:00Immerse yourself in secluded beaches, old-growth forests and Alaskan adventure - the best of Southeast Alaska is yours, including some of the best whale-watching and bear viewing opportunities anywhere. Rich with authentic native Tlingit culture and near the historic settlement of Hoonah, the area is home to Dall's porpoises, seals, sea otters and bald eagles. -
09Jun, 2019
Day 8 At Sea
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10Jun, 2019
Day 9 Anchorage (Seward)
Arrive at 2019-06-10 08:00Depart at 2019-06-10 21:00 -
11Jun, 2019
Day 10 Homer, Alaska
Arrive at 2019-06-11 08:00Depart at 2019-06-11 18:00On southern Kenai Peninsula, Homer is located on the pristine waters of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, in the shadow of the Kenai Mountains. The second largest city on the peninsula, Homer boasts the geographical anomaly that locals call The Spit. 15,000 years ago, a glacier covering Kachemak Bay pushed a five-mile long gravel bar toward Cook Inlet. After the glaciers retreated, this bar remained. Today, it is a bustling port where visitors can stroll its beaches and boardwalks. Visit Pratt Museum, where you can learn the natural history of the bay and the southern Kenai Peninsula. Start a tour of the harbor by exploring the galleries of local artists or rest for a spell at the Salty Dawg Saloon, which dates back to the late 1800 s. At low tide, walk the sand and marvel at the life in the tide pools. If you re lucky, you may just spot an eagle soaring overhead or catch seals, otters and sea lions enjoying the view along with you. -
12Jun, 2019
Day 11 Kodiak Island
Arrive at 2019-06-12 07:00Depart at 2019-06-12 14:00Kodiak Island has been home to the Alutiiq people for more than 7,500 years, but its most famous inhabitant is surely the enormous sub-species of grizzly known as the Kodiak brown bear. Some of these giants weigh 1500 pounds and stand ten feet tall. Apart from a larger-than-life animal kingdom, Kodiak also boasts legendary fishing, the noticeable influence of historic Russian America, and spotless green fjords. -
13Jun, 2019
Day 12 Hubbard Glacier
Arrive at 2019-06-13 00:00Depart at 2019-06-13 18:00Come face to face with a gigantic wall of ice that fills your view and extends for miles in either direction. It s a titan on the move, advancing faster than almost any other glacier on the continent. When it reaches saltwater at Disenchantment Bay, the imposing architecture of this behemoth measures five miles in width and 40 stories in height, dwarfing even the largest ships. As you glide along this sparkling blue marvel, watch for seals basking on ice floes, listen for the loud, deep rumble and wait for the mighty crack and thunderous crash. At any moment, you could be witness to an eternal drama as nature s hand sculpts icebergs before your wondering eyes. -
14Jun, 2019
Day 13 Sitka
Arrive at 2019-06-14 08:00Depart at 2019-06-14 16:00The onion domes of St. Michael's Cathedral are your first clue that Sitka was once a Russian settlement - the colonial headquarters of Count Baranof, no less. Discover the echoes of its heyday at a performance by the New Archangel Dancers. Be greeted by Tlingit native people, then stand on the spot where the United States took possession of Alaska in 1867 for $7.2 million, less than two cents per acre. The dramatic setting in the shadow of Mt. Edgecumbe is one of the lovliest in the Great Land. Take a stroll through old growth forest in Sitka National Historical Park, shop the downtown district, and poke around the Sheldon Jackson Museum for a close-up look at some of the city's most prized arts, crafts and Russian relics. -
15Jun, 2019
Day 14 At Sea
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16Jun, 2019
Day 15 Victoria
Arrive at 2019-06-16 13:00Depart at 2019-06-16 23:00A touch of England awaits: afternoon tea, double-decker buses, the famed Butchart Gardens - a brilliant tapestry of color spread across 50 blooming acres. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Victoria: City Lights with Wine & Chocolate; Ale Trail & Pub Tour. -
17Jun, 2019
Day 16 Seattle, Washington
Arrive at 2019-06-17 07:00Depart at 2019-06-17 00:00The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world.