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Glacier Discovery Northbound From Vancouver

Holland America Line

Join Holland America Line for a 7-night cruise departing from Vancouver, Canada, visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Whittier. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Cabins

Inside from

2,003pp

Outside from

2,445pp

Balcony from

4,519pp

Suite from

5,404pp

Inside from

2,003pp

Outside from

2,445pp

Balcony from

4,468pp

Suite from

5,353pp

Prices do not include flights.
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Quote Reference number: 339342-2067147

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
27 Jul 2025 - 03 Aug 2025
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Sailing
2 sea days
Departure Port
Vancouver, Canada
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Vancouver

Departure: at 16:00

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 2
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 3
Ketchikan

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 15:00

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 4
Juneau

Arrival: at 10:00
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 5
Skagway

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 20:00

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.

Day 6
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 7
College Fjord Cruising

Arrival: at 18:00
Departure: at 20:00

There is a spot in College Fjord where you can see eight glaciers at once. The fjord pokes into the Chugach Mountains at the north end of Prince William Sound and it's the only place in Alaska that surrounds you on three sides with glaciers, five of which terminate at the water. The Harriman Expedition that explored College Fjord in 1899 was funded by Ivy League colleges, and all of the glaciers were named for the various schools in their honor. As you travel into the Fjord, the glaciers on the left are named for women's colleges and those on the right are named for men's colleges. Harvard Glacier is the biggest – its face is a mile and a half across.

Day 8
Whittier, Alaska

Arrival: at 01:00

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.

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.

General characteristics

Ship name: Nieuw Amsterdam
Length: 285.29 m (936 ft)
Capacity: 2,106 passengers
Total cabins: 1,053
Tonnage: 86,700 GT

Nieuw Amsterdam

What’s on Board

Technology
Food and Drink
Fitness
Entertainment
Relaxation
Recreational
Other
Decks
technology

Technology

  • Digital Workshop
  • Internet Cafe
food-and-drink

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
fitness

Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Fitness Center
  • Pickleball
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Crow's Nest
  • Explorers Lounge
  • Neptune Lounge
  • Panorama Lounge
  • Photo Gallery
  • Show Lounges
relaxation

Relaxation

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

Recreational

  • Club HAL
  • Library
  • The Loft

Decks

DECK 1- MAIN DECK DECK 1 - MAIN DECK
DECK 2 - LOWER PROMENADE DECK DECK 2 - LOWER PROMENADE DECK
DECK 3 - PROMENADE DECK DECK 3 - PROMENADE DECK
DECK 4 - UPPER PROMENADE DECK DECK 4 - UPPER PROMENADE DECK
DECK 5 - VERANDAH DECK DECK 5 - VERANDAH DECK
DECK 6 - UPPER VERANDAH DECK DECK 6 - UPPER VERANDAH DECK
DECK 7 - ROTTERDAM DECK DECK 7 - ROTTERDAM DECK
DECK 8 - NAVIGATION DECK DECK 8 - NAVIGATION DECK
DECK 9 - LIDO DECK DECK 9 - LIDO DECK
DECK 10 - PANORAMA DECK DECK 10 - PANORAMA DECK
DECK 11 - OBSERVATION DECK DECK 11 - OBSERVATION DECK
recreational

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Atrium
  • Boutique
  • Concierge
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Observation Deck
  • Shops

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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