As from May of next year, Holland America Line will feature four Alaska cruise itineraries on seven of its mid-sized vessels, totalling 130 departures through to September 23.
The extensive itinerary offerings will increase the line’ s guest capacity in the region by nearly six per cent.
Guests can choose from a selection of 7 to 14-day cruises that sail roundtrip from Seattle, Wash., and Vancouver, British Columbia, and also between Vancouver and Seward, Alaska, a company spokesman said. Guests will have the opportunity to visit some of the region’ s most popular ports of call and scenic surroundings, including Alaska’ s famed Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park, a glacier-crowned maritime wilderness that stretches over 3.3 million acres.
“Cruising is one of the best ways to experience Alaska so you can get up close to a glacier, visit several ports or perhaps even see some wildlife from the comfort of your balcony,” said Richard Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programmes. Both MS Oosterdam and ms Westerdam will sail the seven-day Alaskan Explorer voyage departing roundtrip from Seattle on May 6 and 12, respectively. The itinerary features port calls at Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia, and a scenic cruising experience at Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm Fjord/Twin Sawyer glaciers.
Amsterdam then sails a series of 14-day Alaskan Explorer voyages beginning June 1 for a total of eight sailings. From Seattle, the itinerary features port calls at Ketchikan, Tracy Arm, Juneau, Anchorage, Homer, Kodiak, Icy
The itinerary also features scenic cruising through Alaska’s Hubbard Glacier and Tracy Arm Fjord. In Anchorage, the ship spends a full day and evening, allowing diverse optional shore tours from cultural exploration at the Native Heritage Center to spectacular flightseeing around 20,320-foot Mt McKinley and Denali National Park.
Seven-Day Inside Passage Voyages Sail from Vancouver Three Holland America Line ships MS Volendam, MS Zuiderdam and MS Zaandam, will sail roundtrip from Vancouver on a series of seven-day Inside Passage voyages.
Each ship will sail 18 voyages and include a visit to Glacier Bay. Cruise fares for the seven-day Alaskan Explorer voyages begin at $699, and $1,899 for the 14-day cruises. Fares for the seven-day Inside Passage sailings and seven-day Glacier Discovery voyages begin at $799. All fares are per person, double occupancy.
Holland America Line offers more than 250 optional shore excursions in conjunction with its Alaska cruises. While in port, guests can optimize their Alaskan experience with excursions that involve everything from adventure and wildlife watching to history, art and cuisine.
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