10-Night Holland America Southbound Glacier Discovery Escorted Alaska Cruisetour #24 to Vancouver
Fairbanks, Alaska - Vancouver, British Columbia
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1-800-565-2784
Cruisetour Quote ID#:
379
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Interior
fares from
$1,199
Brochure
fares from
$1,599
You
save
25%
Double occupancy pricing in US Dollars for a
category MM3 interior staterooms sailing May 19, 2011 and includes port fees. Government taxes are an additional $138.50.All prices are subject to availability.
Route: Cruisetours - Alaska Southbound Ships:
Statendam, Zaandam
Cruise line:
Holland America Line
2010 departure dates
September
9
2011 departure dates
May
19
,
26
June
2
,
9
,
16
,
23
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30
July
7
,
14
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21
,
28
August
4
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11
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18
,
25
September
1
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8
,
15
*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.
» 7-Night Glacier Discovery Cruise » 3-Night Land Tour » 1 night in Anchorage » 1 night in Denali National Park with Natural History Tour » 1 night in Fairbanks » Ride the McKinley Rail
Land Portion:
Day
Description
1
Fairbanks, Alaska Arrive and stay at a downtown hotel.
2
Denali, Alaska After your morning luxury rail trip, take a Denali Park tour.
3
Anchorage, Alaska Morning at the park. Afternoon luxury scenic rail trip to Anchorage.
4
Seward, Alaska Morning ride on this National Scenic Byway. Lunch on board your ship. Afternoon in Seward, sail this evening.
The Penthouse Suite features a bedroom with king-size bed and master bath including oversize whirlpool tub. Complete with dressing room, living room, dining room, pantry and private verandah. Guest toilet, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator are added amenities.
How suite it is! King-size 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 are featured in the Verandah Suites.
The Large Outside Staterooms have convertible queen-size beds and bath and shower combinations. Equipped with television, telephone and multi-channel music, it was 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. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, private bath with shower and multi-channel music. A minimum category with maximum comforts.
Land Tour + Southbound Cruise
Escape for luxury combined with adventure on a Southbound Alaska Cruisetour. Your journey begins with a 2- to 8-night land tour that explores Alaska's interior. Visits may include Fairbanks, Denali, Mount McKinley, Talkeetna, Anchorage, Homer and Alyeska. You will typically conclude your Alaskan adventure with a 7-night cruise departing from Anchorage, Seward or Whittier and sail Southbound through the Inside Passage for Vancouver.
Land Portion
Fairbanks, Alaska
Just 90 miles south of the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks is known as the "golden heart" of Alaska. Founded on the banks of the Chena River in 1901, the town's colorful gold-rush history comes to life in its working gold mines and on the riverboat cruise.
Shopping includes gold nugget jewelry and Native handicrafts from the Interior, such as beaded slippers and gloves, birch-bark baskets and porcupine quill jewelry.
Stunningly beautiful and rich in wildlife, Denali National Park consists of six million acres of coniferous forest and open tundra. Looming high above the valleys is the 20,320 ft. Mount McKinley, commonly known as Denali, meaning literally, "The High One". It is the highest peak in North America. If you are fortunate enough to be there on a clear day, you can expect to see Dall sheep high on the hillsides and grizzlies fishing for salmon in the icy-cold streams of the park.
An Alaska adventure begins in Anchorage. The majestic mountains, glistening glaciers and crystal-clear streams and lakes beckon for exploration. Explore the rich culture of Alaska's first people and feel their pride. Savor the taste of fresh Alaska seafood. Cosmopolitan Anchorage is a city that has its own symphony and ballet, while offering rugged wilderness only minutes away. Art enthusiasts will enjoy the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, as well as many other galleries. Shoppers will discover unique native Alaskan arts and crafts. Anchorage is the place to tap into your sense of adventure!
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
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?
Boutique
Card Room
Casino
Photo Gallery
Puzzle Corner
Swimming Pool
Wading Pool
Wajang Theatre
Whirlpools
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
Jogging Track
Library
Ocean Spa Gymnasium
Photo Lab
Holland America Line Specials
2011 Early Alaska Booking Available!
2011
Holland America Alaska Cruisetours from
$999 USD!
Inside from $999 USD
sailing May 15, 2011 Just $91 USD per person
per day!
Featuring Inside Passage
cruising, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Seward/Anchorage,
Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Anchorage.
Join Holland America on
a relaxing 7-Night Gulf of Alaska Cruise going Northbound or Southbound
from and to Vancouver featuring Inside Passage cruising and glacier
viewing.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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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