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Alaska Explorer

Holland America Line

Join Holland America Line for a 7-night cruise departing from Seattle, visiting Juneau, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Alaska, Sitka, Ketchikan and Rabat. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Cabins

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Prices do not include flights.
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Quote Reference number: 363368-2181688

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
25 Apr 2026 - 02 May 2026
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Sailing
3 sea days
Departure Port
Seattle
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Seattle, Washington

Departure: at 15:00

Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.

Day 1
Puget Sound

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Day 2
At Sea

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Scenic Cruising Stephens Passage

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Day 3
Juneau

Arrival: at 12:30
Departure: at 22:00

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.

Day 4
Glacier Bay

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 16:00

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.

Day 4
Icy Straight Point

Arrival: at 18:00
Departure: at 22:00

Immerse 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.

Day 5
Sitka

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 16:00

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.

Day 6
Ketchikan

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 13:00

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.

Day 7
Victoria (Rabat), Gozo

Arrival: at 20:00
Departure: at 23:59

The lesser-known sister of Malta in the Maltese archipelago, Gozo is a 67-square-kilometer island full of ancient history. Standing atop the island is a medieval citadel, marking the spot where the earliest settlers lived as far back as the Bronze Age. Today, it’s the centerpiece of the island’s biggest settlement, Victoria, which is known to its 6,000 residents as Ir-Rabat. Outside the capital, crystal clear waters and red sandy beaches attract swimmers and snorkelers, while the ruins of Ġgantija are one of the Mediterranean’s historical highlights. Stunning rock formations and a patchwork of salt pans are among the island’s other intriguing natural attractions. The best way to explore is by the cheap modern taxis that line up at the port of Mġarr. You’ll quickly discover that food is a passion and a pleasure of Gozitan life. Try the local specialty ftira, a breadlike snack typically served with toppings and eaten as a pizza or tart. Fruit conserves of lemon, fig, orange or prickly pear are common, along with a variety of locally produced oils and sea salts. You won’t go hungry on Gozo. VIEW CRUISES

Day 8
Seattle, Washington

Arrival: at 07:00

As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.

Eurodam

Holland America Line’s first Signature-class ship, Eurodam has recently received many exciting updates. Guests on this graceful ship can enjoy the full Music Walk experience, including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Explore onboard at BBC Earth Experiences and Microsoft Studio. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming.

General characteristics

Ship name: Eurodam
Length: 285.29 m (936 ft)
Capacity: 2,104 passengers
Total cabins: 1,052
Tonnage: 86,273 GT

Eurodam

What’s on Board

Recreational
Relaxation
Entertainment
Food and Drink
Fitness
Technology
Other
Decks
recreational

Recreational

  • Card Room
  • Club HAL
  • Indoor Pool
  • Kids Club
  • Library
  • The Loft
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Beauty Salon
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  • Hair Salon
  • Hot Tubs
  • Hydro Massage Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Lido Pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Steam Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • The Retreat
  • Thermal Suite
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Crow's Nest
  • Dance Floor
  • Neptune Lounge
  • Queen's Show Lounge
  • Show Lounges
  • Theatre
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • Atrium Bar
  • Cabanas
  • Canaletto Restaurant
  • Dining Room
  • Explorations Cafe
  • Explorers' Lounge
  • Lido Bar
  • Lido Casual Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar
  • Piano Bar
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Pizzeria
  • Sports Bar
  • Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge
  • Terrace Grill
  • The Verandah
fitness

Fitness

  • Aerobics/Yoga
  • Basketball
  • Fitness Center
  • Gym
  • Pickleball
technology

Technology

  • Digital Workshop
  • Internet Access Lounge

Decks

Main Deck Main
Lower Promenade Deck Lower Promenade
Promenade Deck Promenade
Upper Promenade Deck Upper Promenade
Verandah Deck Verandah
Upper Verandah Deck Upper Verandah
Rotterdam Deck Rotterdam
Navigation Deck Navigation
Lido Deck Lido
Observation Deck Observation
Panorama Deck Panorama
technology

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Atrium
  • Boutique
  • Concierge
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • Medical Centre
  • Photo Gallery
  • Shops
  • Shore Excursion Office

Staff Tips

  • Astrid Bell

    Explore the ship, plan your nights and learn where the restaurants are. It still amazes me how huge cruise ships are. It’s crazy! I think it’s a great idea to take a tour of the ship or go out exploring on your own, to learn where everything is.

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Amanda O'Brien

    For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change of clothes, swimsuit, exercise clothes and any medications you may need. That way you don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.

    Amanda O'BrienPersonal Travel Planner
  • Kristin Skinner

    Get to know the staff early in the cruise. They can give you some wonderful inside information regarding the ports of call, excursions, activities, and so on.

    Kristin SkinnerPersonal Travel Planner
  • Astrid Bell

    It’s always worth having a small amount of local currency for immediate expenses on arrival at your destination and for any purchases you make at your ports of call. We also recommend you carry a major credit or charge card (American Express®, MasterCard® or Visa®), or sufficient funds in U.S.$ travellers cheques which can be cashed on board.

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Tracy Crowley

    There will be a laundry service on board all ships; the service is not “self service” and prices vary by garment type

    Tracy CrowleyPersonal Travel Planner

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