7-Night Holland America Southbound Glacier Bay Alaska Cruise to Vancouver
Seward, Alaska - Vancouver, British Columbia
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Cruise Quote ID#:
366
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Oceanview
fares from
$749
Brochure
fares from
$1,099
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32%
Double occupancy pricing in US Dollars for a
category MM3 oceanview staterooms sailing May 22, 2011 and includes port fees. Government taxes are an additional $108.23.All prices are subject to availability.
Route: Southbound Gulf of Alaska Ships:
Ryndam, Statendam
Cruise line:
Holland America Line
2010 departure dates
August
8
,
15
,
22
,
29
September
5
,
12
2011 departure dates
May
22
,
29
June
5
,
12
,
19
,
26
July
3
,
10
,
17
,
24
,
31
August
7
,
14
,
21
,
28
September
4
,
11
,
18
*Please note that availability changes regularly. Please call an Alaskan Cruise Expert at 1-800-565-2784 for the most up-to-the-minute pricing and availability.
The Penthouse Suites feature a bedroom with king-size bed and master bath including oversized whirlpool tub. Complete with dressing room, living room, dining room, pantry and private verandah. Added amenities include guest toilet, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.
How suite it is! King-sized bed, whirlpool bath, dressing room, and private verandah. With service to match, including complimentary personalized stationery, hors d'oeuvres, dry cleaning and more. Special disembarkation privileges.
Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private verandah spacious enough for lounging and dining. Queen-size bed, whirlpool bath, sitting area, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.
The Large Outside Staterooms have convertible queen-size beds and bath/shower combinations. Voted "The best standard-sized cabins afloat." by Porthole Magazine.
The Standard Inside Staterooms have lower beds which are convertible to one queen-size bed. Private bath with shower, television, telephone and multi-channel music are featured in the staterooms. A minimum category with maximum comforts.
Essentially the reverse of its Northbound counterpart, this route consists of a one-way southbound itinerary, embarking in Anchorage, Seward or Whittier and concluding in Vancouver. You'll sail the scenic Inside Passage and explore highlights that may include Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm. This route usually includes visits to the Alaskan ports of Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Haines or Juneau.
Cruise Portion
Seward, Alaska
The historic fishing village of Seward is encircled by the Kenai Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Maritime National Refuge, Chugach National Forest, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Seabirds, otters, whales and other wildlife thrive in nearby Resurrection Bay. Seward is named after William Seward, who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for just under two cents an acre.
College Fjord is truly one of the most visited fjords on Alaskan cruise itineraries. A total of sixteen glaciers line the 20-mile long fjord, all named after renowned colleges on the east coast of the United States. Once you have cruised through the fjord, you can honestly tell people that you went to Harvard, Yale or Wellsley. Perhaps slightly overshadowed by more spectacular glaciers, College Fjord is as scenic as fjords come and won't disappoint avid glacier fans.
Preserved as a National Monument, Glacier Bay exists as an extraordinary collection of glaciers in a contained region. Only two ships per day are permitted to enter the bay during the summer months, which is when whales come here to feed. Hundreds of years ago, the ice in Glacier Bay fell as snow on the icefields in the mountains above.
Compressed by its own tremendous weight, the ice slowly flows through valleys to the sea, where in some cases, it breaks off in great chunks, called "calves", to float free as icebergs and "bergy bits".
Drawn to the salmon-rich waters, the world's largest concentration of magnificent Bald Eagles can be found in Haines. Alaska's heritage comes alive in the handcrafted artistry of the Tlingit Indians and the performances of Native dancers in their brightly painted tribal masks. A tour of Fort Seward offers insights into the military history of the area.
Accessible only by air or sea, Alaska's capital is surprisingly urban and cultured for such a remote destination. When you arrive by sea, you will be greeted dockside by numerous flags and an abundance of summer flowers. For further insight into the Inuit culture and crafts, visit the museum. Take the short drive to Mendenhall Glacier, the only glacier inside city limits! Take a helicopter ride for an amazing aerial view of Juneau and area, or go fishing for silver salmon. Then, just kick back and relax with a cool one at the famous and colorful Red Dog Saloon.
Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world. The canneries are busy and the stream below Creek Street's rustic boardwalk bustles with life. Visit the ancient grove of Totem Bight, the largest collection of authentic totem poles anywhere. Make a flight to nearby Misty Fjords--a breathtaking vista of Alaska's unspoiled wilderness and America's newest national monument; or try a little salmon fishing.
Stretching from the Canadian border in the south, to the start of the Gulf of Alaska in the north, the Inside Passage runs through the area known as Southeast Alaska, just below Glacier Bay National Park. In the spring, the passage is blanketed with wildflowers and the whales are migrating. Come fall, the landscape is ablaze with fall foliage and the bald eagles are gathering. No matter what time of the season you choose to cruise, one can expect to see spectacular scenery, bountiful wildlife, picturesque Native cultures, amazing history and exceptional hospitality.
In Vancouver, you never lose sight of the spectacular mountains or the glimmering sea. It is a prosperous city, with flowers adorning the streets and the lush greenery of Stanley Park, the third-largest urban park in the world, beckoning to travellers and locals alike. Museums offer fine collections of dramatic Northwest Native arts. Vancouver's Chinatown is the second largest in the world. Gastown, the waterfront district, recalls the city's colorful past as a premier port since the days of the Clipper ships.
Come see the natural beauties of Vancouver, which captured the prestigous title of the 2010 Winter Olympics' Host City.
Recognized by Porthole Cruise Magazine as Having the Best Shore Excursions
Shopping Arcade
Sliding Dome Cover over Lido Pool
Teak Promenade Deck with Classic Teak Deck Chairs
The Atrium
Traditional Ocean-Going Vessel Design
Dining Onboard
Holland America's award-winning culinary staff provides extensive dining options, including "light & healthy" items, continental and ethnic cuisines, and vegetarian dishes. All are available in a range of dining venues.
Java Café
Lido Restaurant
Pinnacle Grill
Queen's Room
Rotterdam Dining Room
Terrace Grill
Onboard Activities
The choices before you are nearly limitless -- as endless and expansive as the stretch of ocean off the rail. So it's up to you: how do you define fun?
Whirlpools
Card Room
Boutique
Photo Gallery
Puzzle Corner
Swimming Pool
Video Arcade
Wading Pool
Wajang Theatre
Casino
Nights on board Holland America glitter with choices: production shows, blockbuster movies, dream dancing, casino action, cigars under the stars. And it's all just an elevator ride from your stateroom.
Casino Bar
Crow's Nest
Dolphin Bar
Explorer's Lounge
Main Show Lounge
Neptune Lounge
Ocean Bar
Piano Bar
Other Onboard Facilities
Beauty Salon
Gourmet Shop
Half Moon Meeting Room
Hudson Meeting Room
Internet Café
Library
Ocean Spa Gymnasium
Photo Lab
Practice Tennis Courts
Holland America Line Specials
Last Minute 2010 Alaska Booking Sale! 2011 Early Booking Available!
Inside from $749 USD sailing September 4, 2010 Just $86 USD per person per day!
Join Holland America on a relaxing 7-Night Alaskan Explorer Cruise to visit Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. Enjoy scenic cruising to explore the massive Hubbard Glacier and cruise roundtrip from Seattle (Washington).
Inside from $749 USD sailing September 12, 2010 Just $93 USD per person per day!
This 7-Night roundtrip Cruise from Seattle takes you to Glacier Bay (Alaska), Juneau (Alaska), Sitka (Alaska), Ketchikan (Alaska) and Victoria (British Columbia).
Inside from $999 USD sailing September 2, 2010 Just $100 USD per person per day!
Depart on a 3-Night Land Tour consisting of Fairbanks (1 night), Denali (1 night) and Anchorage (1 night). Next, embark on a 7-Night Southbound Glacier Discovery Cruise from Seward visiting College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan and disembark in Vancouver.
2011 Sailing Dates: May 13, 27 June 10, 24 July 8, 22 August 5, 19 September 2
Call 1-800-565-2784 for 2011 early-booking fares!
Holland America Line Details
Five-Star Alaska. Search no farther for the best value in the Great Land. It is here, shining bright as Klondike gold, in Holland America's Five-Star Alaska. No one compares in service, comfort, scenery or wildlife. So close your eyes, make a wish on all five of their stars and soon you will be in the Alaska of your dreams.
For more than 130 years, Holland America has revealed the world's best-kept secrets to the most discriminating of travelers. All aboard a spacious five-star fleet, surrounded by a generous, friendly crew. Holland America's Five-Star difference promises you more scenic wonders, more wildlife sightings, more service and comfort, and more history and culture.
Holland America Line Kid's Programs
Bring the kids and make it a family cruise. With supervised fun for our young guests, the entire family can have the vacation of their dreams. Club HAL® provides a wide variety of exciting activities for kids ages 5 to 12. Participating youngsters receive an activity program delivered to their stateroom and a Club HAL® t-shirt. All activities are supervised by permanent, full-time Club HAL® directors and assistants. Club HAL® directors hold degrees in education, childhood development, recreation, leisure studies or related fields.
Age-appropriate - Club HAL® activities are designed to be age appropriate. Examples include storytelling, arts and crafts, ice-cream sundae or pizza parties, ship tours and bingo for the little ones (ages 5 to 8). For 'tweens (ages 9 to 12) there's miniature golf, Ping-Pong, theme parties, on-deck sports events and scavenger hunts.
Special shore excursions - Select itineraries even offer "kids-only" shore excursions to Half Moon Cay (HAL's private island in the Bahamas) and exploratory adventures in several Alaskan ports of call.
Additional family services - Holland America Line provides a number of other services to families traveling with us. Teens ages 13 to 17 can enjoy a number of activities including a teen disco, dance lessons, arcade games, sports tournaments, card games, trivia contests, bingo, movies and videos. Holland America serves a wide variety of kid-pleasing food, including special sandwiches, tacos, hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza. Baby food, high chairs and booster seats may be requested in advance of boarding. Baby-sitting services are available for a small surcharge.
Holland America Line Cruiseline Review
Sit back and enjoy the majestic scenery while your luxury "hotel-at-sea" takes you from one breathtaking place to another. You may sail roundtrip 7 night cruises from Seattle on the Amsterdam, Oosterdam, Zaandam and Rotterdam. The former two ships, departing on Sundays, will visit Glacier Bay, while the latter two ships, departing on Friday and Saturdays, will visit Hubbard Glacier. Or if you prefer a longer trip, a 14 night Seattle roundtrip cruise is also available on the Amsterdam. You can also choose to sail out of Vancouver (roundtrip) on a 7 night Glacier Bay Inside Passage voyages on the highly rated Zuiderdam and Volendam. Both ships visit Glacier Bay National Park and the Sawyer Glacier on every itinerary - more scenic cruising then any other roundtrip sailing from Vancouver! Finally, explore the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska on the 7 night Glacier Discovery cruises aboard Statendam, Ryndam and Veendam. This elegant trio sails northbound from Vancouver to Seward or southbound from Seward to Vancouver, offering guests a little more of Alaska. Add a land tour package to the Heart of Alaska on the Glacier Discovery cruises to explore Denali National Park, the scenic Kenai Peninsula and historical Fairbanks. So many choices at surprisingly affordable prices!
Reservations
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Terms and Conditions
All rates are per person and based on double occupancy. Government taxes, surcharges and fees are additional.
Limited Availability and based on minimum fares for select departure dates. Other dates may be higher. These rates are for new,
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in the content of this ad. Some restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply.
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