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Alaska: Glacier Discovery Northbound Cruise
Holland America Line
Explore the scenic Inside Passage. Dine on freshly caught fish in Juneau. Encounter Skagway's Gold Rush history and spend a day cruising the incomparable Glacier Bay National Park.
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Sailing Itinerary
Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.
Day 1
Port of Call Vancouver
Departure 4:00p.m.
Overview
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
Day 2
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
Day 3
Port of Call Ketchikan
Arrival 6:30a.m.
Departure 3:00p.m.
Overview
A city of southeast Alaska on an island in the Alexander Archipelago. A supply point for miners during the gold rush of the 1890s, it is now a major port and tourist center on the Inside Passage. Population: 7,450.
Day 4
Port of Call Juneau
Arrival 10:00a.m.
Departure 10:00p.m.
Overview
Considered the "gem" of Southeast Alaska, the city is nestled against the ocean, tucked tight against the mountains and back-dropped by the lush green of the largest national forest in the United States, the Tongass. Visitors will find that Juneau is not only the state's capital, but it's also a melting pot of history, unique topography and jaw-dropping scenery that is found nowhere else on the planet. Whether it's wildlife viewing, glacier trekking, ziplining or just shopping for locally created artwork, visitors to this remote yet extraordinary region will certainly find a bit of "Alaska" to take home.
Day 5
Port of Call Skagway
Arrival 5:30a.m.
Departure 9:00p.m.
Overview
Skagway, with a population of 862, is located in the Upper Lynn Canal at the northernmost point on the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, 100 air miles north of Juneau and 110 road miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The City of Skagway is geographically the largest city in Alaska with 455 square land miles. Skagway's history and spectacular natural setting combine to create unparalleled sightseeing and recreation opportunities. Poke around on your own, or select from a variety of commercial tours. Either way, you will be amply rewarded with the sights and activities in and around Skagway.
Day 6
Port of Call Glacier Bay
Arrival 7:00a.m.
Departure 4:00p.m.
Overview
It grinds, cracks and moans as massive pieces of ice split off and crash down. This is not your automatic icemaker on the blink. This is Glacier Bay doing what it's been doing for two centuries. The bay, once covered by sheets of glacial ice, is now a bay revealed. As the glaciers continue to recede, the bay enlarges. Back in 1879, naturalist John Muir was the first to note the glacial movement. Comparing charts from European explorers made 85 years earlier, he determined that the glacial ice had receded by more than 30 miles. Designated a National Park in 1910, today Glacier Bay is a 3.3 million-acre expanse that was buried under a mile-wide wall of ice only 200 years ago. Its natural environment includes five major land ecosystems including wet tundra, coastal western hemlock and spruce forest, alpine tundra, glaciers and icefields, and post-glacial meadows. Each week, dozens of ships traveling the Inside Passage spend the day cruising the 65-mile long bay. As each ship arrives, a National Park Service ranger boards the cruise vessel to provide a running commentary of the treeless mountains, icy fjords, hidden inlets and glacial landscapes as the ship passes by. Glacier Bay isn't just about ice. The ranger will also point out the killer and gray whales, sea otters, porpoises, moose, coyotes, wolves and bears visible in the sea or on the land. Leave your ice pick at home. But don't forget your binoculars.
Day 7
Port of Call College Fjord
Arrival 6:00p.m.
Departure 8:00p.m.
Overview
College Fjord, which branches off of Prince William Sound, plunges into the heart of the Chugach Mountains. As the name suggests, the glaciers along the fjord are generally named after East Coast Ivy League colleges. Baltimore Glacier flows from the northwest into Harvard Glacier, at the end of the fjord. Note how the medial at the center of Baltimore Glacier is picked up by Harvard Glacier and carried to the sea. Dominating the terminus of College Fjord is Harvard Glacier, a tidewater glacier noted for its very active calving. While more than 90 percent of all glaciers in Alaska are retreating, Harvard Glacier is slowly advancing. Notice the harbor seals resting on the ice. Glaciers calve with a sharp boom that sounds similar to a massive detonation of high explosives, followed by a roar as thousands of tons of ice plunge into the sea.
Day 8
Port of Call Whittier
Arrival 1:00a.m.
Overview
Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. The city is within the Valdez–Cordova Census Area.
Onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam
Nieuw Amsterdam
Costco Member Reviews
Year Built: 2010
Year Refurbished: 2015
Double Occupancy Capacity: 2106
The second Signature-class ship, Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City with its inspired interior design and art collection throughout the ship ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists including Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein. Nieuw Amsterdam guests enjoy dazzling entertainment options from their very first night on board. While cruising, experience onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops or head out on deck to enjoy the two outdoor pools, basketball or volleyball courts.
Onboard Activities
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
Lido Pool
- Card Room
- Casino
- Disco/Nightclub
- Movies
- Theater/Show Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Culinary Arts Center
- Educational Programs
- Pool - Outdoor
- Pool - Indoor/Covered
- Sports Facilities
- Bars/Lounges
- Library
- Children's Indoor Play Area
- Organized Age Specific Activities
- Teen Center or Disco
- Teen Programs
- Business Center
- Concierge Desk
- Elevators
- Safe Deposit Boxes
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Greenhouse Spa
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Classes
- Full-Service Spa
- Spa Services/Massage
- Internet Center
- Babysitting
- Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Infirmary/Medical Center
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Dining
The Dining Room
Main Dining
The Dining Room: For breakfast, lunch or an unforgettable five-course dinner, the elegant main dining room is your destination for sophisticated dining, with menu selections from classic favorites to vegetarian options, to dishes inspired by the regions you’ll visit. Menus by Holland America Line's Culinary Council® of world-renowned chefs.
Pinnacle Grill
Specialty Dining
Canaletto: This authentic Italian restaurant offers a menu that celebrates spartire (Italian for "sharing"). Try braised chicken cacciatore "al forno," branzino ai ferri or a classic Italian pasta: spaghetti pomodoro or garlic shrimp-infused ravioli, perhaps. Buon appetito! This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Explorations Café: A comfortable, coffeehouse environment offering espresso drinks and pastries. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Nami Sushi: Inspired by Culinary Council® member and world-renowned sushi master, Andy Matsuda, Nami Sushi offers a tempting array of the sushi rolls he's created. Choose from such delectable selections as Tempura Lobster Roll with soft shell crab tempura; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce and avocado; Tsutsumi Roll with snapper, green olive, caper and avocado; Futomoki Roll with crab, yamagobo, avocado and cucumber; Volcano Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis; Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp; and more. The word "nami," Japanese in origin, means "wave" and is an homage to the ocean views you'll enjoy as you dine on the freshest, tastiest and most inventive sushi at sea.
Pinnacle Grill: Enjoy dishes inspired by America’s Pacific Northwest, such as king salmon from Alaska and choice, responsibly raised beef from Washington State’s Double R Ranch. Complement your meal with a selection of boutique wines from the Pacific Northwest and other celebrated vineyards from around the world. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Tamarind: Tamarind delights with exotic menus evoking the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. Menus created by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin feature dishes honoring the elements of water, wood, fire and earth. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Lido Market
Casual Dining
Dive-In: Dive in to a grilled burger on brioche or a Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog. For alfresco dining by the pool, Dive-In has it all, including lighter fare like the grilled chicken breast sandwich and vegetarian-friendly portabella mushroom stack.
Lido Market: Lido Market provides a fresh, new approach to casual dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a panoramic view of the sea. A modern marketplace with different themed stations, the Lido offers a curated selection of delicious options to grab on the go or to have quickly made to order.
New York Pizza: Crisp Italian salads and personal pan pizzas made with a thin crust and a savory sauce are served up poolside.
Room Service: Complimentary 24-hour dining in the comfort of your stateroom.
Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.
Staterooms
Staterooms feature premium massage showerheads, fine linens and fresh fruit upon request.
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: N)
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: N)
Category: N
Area: Approximately 141-284 sq. ft.
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: MM)
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: MM)
Category: MM
Area: Approximately 141-284 sq. ft.
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: M)
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: M)
Category: M
Area: Approximately 141-284 sq. ft.
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: L)
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: L)
Category: L
Area: Approximately 141-284 sq. ft.
Interior Stateroom (Category: K)
Interior Stateroom (Category: K)
Category: K
Area: Approximately 141-284 sq. ft.
Interior Stateroom (Category: J)
Interior Stateroom (Category: J)
Category: J
Area: Approximately 141-284 sq. ft.
Interior Stateroom (Category: I)
Interior Stateroom (Category: I)
Category: I
Area: Approximately 141-284 sq. ft.
Elegant staterooms feature luxurious bedding, premium massage showerheads, a porthole or a window and fresh fruit upon request.
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: HH)
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: HH)
Category: HH
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: H)
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: H)
Category: H
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views) (Category: G)
Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views) (Category: G)
Category: G
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: F)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: F)
Category: F
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: E)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: E)
Category: E
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: DD)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: DD)
Category: DD
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: D)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: D)
Category: D
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: C)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: C)
Category: C
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Large Spa Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: CQ)
Large Spa Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: CQ)
Category: CQ
Area: Approximately 169-267 sq. ft.
Spacious staterooms have a private balcony, whirlpool bath with shower and walk-in closet.
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: V)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: V)
Category: V
Area: Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VA)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VA)
Category: VA
Area: Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VB)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VB)
Category: VB
Area: Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VC)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VC)
Category: VC
Area: Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VD)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VD)
Category: VD
Area: Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VE)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VE)
Category: VE
Area: Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VF)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VF)
Category: VF
Area: Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Deluxe Spa Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VQ)
Deluxe Spa Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VQ)
Category: VQ
Area: Approximately 213-379 sq. ft. including verandah.
Luxurious suites feature a whirlpool bath, large sitting area, private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and more. Select suites feature a dressing room.
Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SS)
Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SS)
Category: SS
Area: Approximately 273-456 sq. ft. including verandah.
Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SY)
Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SY)
Category: SY
Area: Approximately 273-456 sq. ft. including verandah.
Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SZ)
Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SZ)
Category: SZ
Area: Approximately 273-456 sq. ft. including verandah.
Neptune Suite with Verandah (Category: SA)
Neptune Suite with Verandah (Category: SA)
Category: SA
Area: Approximately 506-590 sq. ft. including verandah.
Neptune Suite with Verandah (Category: SB)
Neptune Suite with Verandah (Category: SB)
Category: SB
Area: Approximately 506-590 sq. ft. including verandah.
Neptune Suite with Verandah (Category: SC)
Neptune Suite with Verandah (Category: SC)
Category: SC
Area: Approximately 506-590 sq. ft. including verandah.
Neptune Deluxe Spa Verandah Suite (Category: SQ)
Neptune Deluxe Spa Verandah Suite (Category: SQ)
Category: SQ
Area: Approximately 506-590 sq. ft. including verandah.
Pinnacle Suite with Verandah (Category: PS)
Pinnacle Suite with Verandah (Category: PS)
Category: PS
Area: Approximately 1,357 sq. ft. including verandah.
Deck Plan
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 | Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) |
 | Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) |
 | Partial sea view |
 | Fully obstructed view |
 | Shower only |
 | Single sink vanity |
 | Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view Plexiglas railings |
 | Staterooms I8033, VB6002, VB6001, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower only |
 | Suites SA7058 and SA7057 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub, and roll-in shower; Suites SY5002 and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, roll-in shower only |
 | Staterooms VA8119, VA8116, VA8026, VA8025, V6052, V6049, V5140, V5135, V5054, V5051, VA4134, VA4131, H4092, H4089, VA5042, VA4051, D1100, D1099, C1082, and C1081 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only |
Ship Facts
- Ship Name: Nieuw Amsterdam
- Year Built: 2010
- Year Refurbished: 2015
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2010
- Ship Class: Signature
- Maximum Capacity: 2,737
- Number of Passenger Decks: 11
- Number of Crew: 929
- Officers' Nationality: International
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 179
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 604
- Total Inside Staterooms: 156
- Tonnage (GRT): 86,700
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 2,106
- Country of Registry: Netherlands
- Total Staterooms: 1,053
- Suites with Balcony: 114
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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Available Dates & Prices
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Ship's registry: The Netherlands
Package ID: HALNIEALK20220508
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Ship Rating
An outstanding luxury cruise experience with an exceptional level of attention to detail. Expect superb service from all levels of officers and staff.
A very good quality all-around cruise experience aboard a ship that offers a range of facilities and services.
A decent, unpretentious cruise experience, with a moderate amount of space and quality in furnishing and fittings.
A modest quality cruise experience with less attention to detail and service.
Expect a very basic cruise experience with minimal attention to service, hospitality and finesse.
Offers some, but not all, of the amenities and services associated with the next highest star rating.
