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3rd/4th fares from $99*

With Holland America Line’s diverse range of Alaska cruise itineraries and shore excursions, you’ll find the perfect balance of spectacular glaciers, abundant wildlife and breathtaking vistas, plus fascinating historic and cultural sights to explore. All along the way, relish the journey on ships that were designed for Alaska cruising, with airy viewing lounges and wraparound decks for prime glacier viewing. With more 7-day itineraries in Alaska than any other cruise line, Holland America’s convenient cruise getaways are in a class all their own.

7-Day Alaskan Explorer — Roundtrip Seattle from $649*

The ms Zaandam, ms Amsterdam and ms Westerdam sail out of Seattle’s lovely Puget Sound each weekend, bound for forested isles, icy-blues glaciers and charming frontier ports. Choose the Glacier Bay itinerary and watch in wonder as whales, puffins and the park’s active tidewater glaciers come into view. Cruise close to the massive face of Hubbard Glacier, the largest in North America, or navigate intimate Tracy Arm to the faces of the Sawyer Glaciers.

INSIDE FROM* OUTSIDE FROM* VERANDAH FROM* VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$649 $749 $1,149 $1,399
Fares based on ms Zaandam 5/8/09 sailing; Verandah stateroom based on ms Westerdam 5/10/09 sailing.
ms Zaandam: Friday Departures – May 8-Sep 25, 2009
ms Amsterdam: Saturday Departures – May 9-Sep 19
ms Westerdam: Sunday Departures – May 10-Sep 20

7-Day Glacier Bay Inside Passage — Roundtrip Vancouver from $649*

A classic Alaska cruise: sailing through the Inside Passage where fir forests slip by seemingly close enough to touch, exploring Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, marveling at the shimmering centerpiece of each itinerary, Glacier Bay. A wonderful mix of time on board and time in port.

INSIDE FROM* OUTSIDE FROM* VERANDAH FROM* VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$649 $749 $1,199 $1,599

Fares based on ms Ryndam 5/8/09 sailing; Verandah stateroom based on ms Zuiderdam 9/19/09 sailing.
ms Volendam: Wednesday Departures – May 20-Sep 16
ms Zuiderdam: Saturday Departures – May 9-Sep 19
ms Ryndam: May 8, 15
ms Statendam: Sep 13, 20
ms Veendam: Sep 20

7-Day Glacier Discovery — Between Vancouver Seward from $599

Head northbound or south on one-way cruises that explore the spectacular sights of the Inside Passage, as well as the glacier-clad shores of South-central Alaska. Spend a day immersed in magnificent Glacier Bay, witness the sun rise or set on peaks rimming College Fjord, discover charming Juneau, Skagway, or Haines, and Ketchikan.

INSIDE FROM* OBSTRUCTED
OUTSIDE FROM* OCEAN VIEW FROM* VERANDAH SUITE FROM*
$599 $649 $849 Inquire
Fares based on ms Statendam 5/10/09 sailing and ms Veendam 5/17/09 sailing.
ms Statendam (Vancouver to Seward): Sunday Departures – May 10-Aug 30
ms Statendam (Seward to Vancouver): Sunday Departures – May 17-Sep 6
ms Veendam (Vancouver to Seward): Sunday Departures – May 17-Sep 6
ms Ryndam (Vancouver to Seward): Friday Departures – May 22-Sep 11
ms Veendam (Seward to Vancouver): Sunday Departures – May 24-Sep 13
ms Ryndam (Seward to Vancouver): Friday Departures – May 29-Sep 18