13-Night Holland America Northbound Glacier Discovery Alaska Cruisetour #19 from Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia - Fairbanks, Alaska
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1-800-565-2784
Cruisetour Quote ID#:
268
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Interior
fares from
$1,399
Brochure
fares from
$2,199
You
save
36%
Double occupancy pricing in US Dollars for a
category N4 interior staterooms sailing May 15, 2011 and includes port fees. Government taxes are an additional $179.18.All prices are subject to availability.
Route: Cruisetours - Alaska Northbound Ships:
Statendam, Zaandam
Cruise line:
Holland America Line
2011 departure dates
May
15
,
22
,
29
June
5
,
12
,
19
,
26
July
3
,
10
,
17
,
24
,
31
August
7
,
14
,
21
,
28
September
4
*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.
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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 / Alyeska, Alaska Spend the morning in Seward with lunch onboard your ship included. You can just relax onboard or take advantage of the shopping in town and the sightseeing on Resurrection Bay. Meet your Tour Director and board your luxury motor coach for the scenic drive through the Kenai Mountains to the renowned Alyeska Resort. Arrive in time to explore your surroundings and enjoy your hotel.
9
Alyeska, Alaska Enjoy your EXTRA DAY relaxing and exploring in and around your lavish Chateau-style hotel. Take the tram to the top of Mt. Alyeska for enjoying a relaxing hike and opt for lunch or dinner at the 4-Diamond Seven Glaciers restaurant. Optional tours are available for everything from kayaking in beautiful Prince William Sound to running the rapids of Sixmile Creek.
10
Alyeska, Alaska / Anchorage, Alaska Drive past the tiny but charming town of Girdwood on your way to the Seward Highway. Continue on along this National Scenic Byway stopping for a scenic one-hour cruise to Portage Glacier aboard our exclusive mv Ptarmigan. Then continue along Turnagain Arm past Potter's Marsh and on into Anchorage enjoying mountain and ocean views in every direction.
11
Anchorage, Alaska / Denali, Alaska Today you'll board the McKinley Explorer, the largest glass-domed railcars on the historic Alaska Railroad route, an Alaska Scenic Byway. Sit back and relax in the observation lounge and watch magnificent scenery glide by. Watch for waterfalls, search for wildlife in forests of birch, aspen and fir, and marvel at mountains stretching out in all directions. Upon arrival at Denali National Park, transfer to the finest lodge at the park where your comfortable room awaits. Unpack and set off to explore. There's so much to see and do. Grab a take-out sandwich at the Sugarloaf Coffee Corner and head off on a rental bike for a ride to Horseshoe Lake. Organized flightseeing, horseback riding and golfing tours are another option. And don't miss the rollicking musical at the Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre.
12
Denali, Alaska Craft your own Denali experience during your EXTRA DAY of unscheduled time. Relax at your lodge, and then hike to Horseshoe Lake. Take a shuttle to the fabulous new Denali Visitor Center and join a Park-Ranger hike from there. Opt for touring via helicopter, jet boat, mountain bike or river raft. Meet dog mushers, homesteaders and trappers to see what life is like in the bush. There's so much to see and do and the long daylight hours make it possible to explore more than you ever dreamed possible.
13
Denali, Alaska / Fairbanks, Alaska Depart your lodge for an official early morning Tundra Wilderness Tour of Denali National Park. You'll travel up to 53 miles of the Park Road for great wildlife viewing - caribou, moose, grizzly, wolves and Dall sheep are frequently sighted. Weather permitting, your vistas of Mt. McKinley will be unsurpassed. Later, re-board the McKinley Explorer, and sit back to relax in the observation lounge and watch magnificent scenery glide by. Arrive in Fairbanks this evening and transfer to your downtown hotel and say "good-bye" to your Tour Director.
14
Fairbanks, Alaska Your tour ends this morning and you will be transferred to the Fairbanks Airport for your flight home.
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.
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.
Alyeska is a ski resort located in Girdwood, Alaska,
about 50 miles from Anchorage, and 90 miles from Seward and the Kenai
Peninsula. Mt. Alyeska is the biggest ski mountain in the state, and it is known for having
great ski runs for intermediate and advanced skiers.
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!
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.
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.
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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