13-Night Holland America Northbound Glacier Discovery Escorted Alaska Cruisetour #21 from Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia - Anchorage, Alaska
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Cruisetour Quote ID#:
375
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Interior
fares from
$2,199
Brochure
fares from
$2,449
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Double occupancy pricing in US Dollars for a
category MM interior staterooms sailing May 22, 2011 and includes port fees. Government taxes are an additional $196.89.All prices are subject to availability.
Route: Cruisetours - Alaska Northbound Ships:
Zaandam, Statendam
Cruise line:
Holland America Line
2011 departure dates
May
22
,
29
June
5
,
12
,
19
,
26
July
3
,
10
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17
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24
,
31
August
7
,
14
,
21
,
28
*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 Northbound Glacier Discovery Cruise » 6-Night Land Tour » 2 Nights in Anchorage » 1 Night each in Prudhoe Bay & Coldfoot » 1 Night each in Fairbanks & Denali » Prudhoe Bay sightseeing » Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park
Itinerary Notes:
Ryndam departures feature the following modified cruise itinerary: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Haines/Skagway, Juneau, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier. Please call us for complete details.
Cruise Portion:
Day
Port name
Arrives
Departs
1
Vancouver, British Columbia
5:00pm
2
Inside Passage
3
Ketchikan, Alaska
7:00am
3:00pm
4
Juneau, Alaska
7:00am
10:30pm
5
Skagway, Alaska
7:00am
9:00pm
6
Glacier Bay, Alaska
7:00am
4:00pm
7
College Fjord, Alaska
5:00pm
8:00pm
8
Seward, Alaska
7:00am
Land Portion:
Day
Description
8
Seward, Alaska / Anchorage, Alaska Enjoy the morning in lovely Seward, a picturesque fishing village on lovely Resurrection Bay. Take a walk into town for shopping or opt for an optional tour. Then meet your Tour Director, board your luxury motor coach and sightsee along the Seward Highway, a National Scenic Byway to Anchorage. Transfer to your hotel for a night's stay in Alaska's largest city.
9
Anchorage, Alaska / Prudhoe Bay, Alaska Have breakfast and transfer to the Anchorage International Airport. Fly across the Arctic Circle to the community of Deadhorse on Prudhoe Bay. You'll see the sights on an afternoon tour that takes in the oil fields and production wells that feed the TransAlaska Pipeline. Imagine life at this secluded outpost on the shores of the Arctic Ocean - the North Slope of the Brooks Range is a polar desert with precipitation comparable to Earth's driest regions.
10
Prudhoe Bay, Alaska / Coldfoot, Alaska Today your Dalton Highway adventure begins. Affectionately called the North Slope Haul Road, it was built to aid in the construction of the pipeline that you can see snaking along the highway on its way to the port of Valdez. Your route skirts Gates of the Arctic National Park - four times the size of Yellowstone - and crosses over the scenic headland of the ancient Brooks Range at Atigun Pass on the Continental Divide. Watch for members of the famed Porcupine Caribou Herd as you travel to Coldfoot. This tiny outpost sits at the mouth of Slate Creek on the east bank of the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River, population 13. Overnight in Coldfoot in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
11
Coldfoot, Alaska / Fairbanks, Alaska After breakfast, the motor coach drive continues along the Dalton Highway and crosses the Arctic Circle. A photo stop at the famed Arctic Circle sign makes for a great souvenir of your trip. Then continue across the mighty Yukon River and take in the abundant wildlife. You're likely to see everything from marmot, squirrels and porcupine to huge, thousand-pound moose foraging at the edge of thickets where they can duck back into the brush if spooked. Arriving in Fairbanks, Alaska's "golden heart" city, you'll check into your downtown hotel.
12
Fairbanks, Alaska / Denali, Alaska Board the McKinley Explorer luxury domed rail car and enjoy an optional breakfast onboard. Take in the sights of this, an Alaska Scenic Byway. Sit back and relax in the observation lounge and watch magnificent scenery glide by. You'll arrive and check into your comfortable room. This afternoon will find you exploring Denali National Park. Your Tundra Wilderness Tour travels deep into the park for great wildlife viewing - caribou, moose, grizzly, wolves and Dall sheep are frequently sighted - plus dramatic Mt. McKinley viewpoints. Tonight, stroll the Nenana River-view trail and enjoy the accommodations at your inviting lodge, the finest at the park.
13
Denali, Alaska / Anchorage, Alaska Wake up to a morning at leisure for relaxing at your lodge or exploring your surroundings on an optional tour. Then re-board the McKinley Explorer for the continuation of your rail journey. Optional lunch and dinner are available to enhance your sightseeing experience. Soak in the magnificent views as you cross the Hurricane Gulch Bridge and glide from one mountain, forest and river scene to another. Arrive in Anchorage where the city backs up to a stunning skyline of mountains. This may be Alaska's largest and most cosmopolitan city, but moose are known to wander into the suburbs and true wilderness is at the back door. Say "good-bye" to your Tour Director, reliving the memories of your trip.
14
Anchorage, Alaska Your tour ends this morning and you will be transferred to the Anchorage airport for your flight home.
The Penthouse Suites feature a bedroom with king-size bed and master bath including oversize whirlpool tub. Complete with dressing room, living room, dining room, pantry, private verandah, guest toilet, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator to ensure your stay is comfortable.
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. Guests receive 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 all inclusive.
The Large Outside Staterooms have convertible queen-size beds and bath/shower combinations. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone and multi-channel music.
The Standard Inside Staterooms have lower beds which are convertible to one queen-size bed. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, multi-channel music, and private bath with shower. A minimum category with maximum comforts.
Northbound Cruise + Land Tour
Venture deep into the wilds of majestic Alaska with a Northbound Alaska Cruisetour. Your journey typically begins with a 7-night cruise departing from Vancouver and disembarking in Anchorage, Seward or Whittier. Following your cruise, enjoy a 2- to 8-night land tour that explores Alaska's interior. Visits may include Fairbanks, Denali, Mount McKinley, Talkeetna, Anchorage and Alyeska.
Cruise Portion
Vancouver, British Columbia
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skagway was born during the great Klondike gold rush. Those were the days when Skagway had 80 saloons and was known as "the roughest town on earth". The city's rip-roaring past will come alive when you walk down Broadway, a main street so authentic it is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park!
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".
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
King's Room
Lido Restaurant
Marco Polo Restaurant
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
Casino
Outside Pool
Photo Gallery
Skyroom
Video Arcade
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
Java Bar
Mondriaan Lounge
Neptune Lounge
Ocean Bar
Piano Bar
Seaview Lounge
Other Onboard Facilities
Beauty Salon
Erasmus Library
Half Moon Meeting Room
Hudson Meeting Room
Ocean Spa Gymnasium
Practice Tennis Courts
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Holland America Line Specials
2011 Early Alaska Booking Available!
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2011 Holland America Alaska Cruisetours from $1,049 USD!
Inside from $1,049 USD sailing May 15, 2011 Just $91 USD per person per day!
Your journey commences with a 7-Night Northbound Glacier Discovery Cruise from Vancouver. Depending on your ship, you may visit Ketchikan, Juneau (or Icy Strait Point), Skagway (or Juneau), Glacier Bay (or Sitka), College Fjord (or Hubbard Glacier) and Seward. Next, enjoy a 3-Night Land Tour, featuring Fairbanks (1 night), Denali (1 night) and Anchorage (1 night).
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!
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