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Alaska: Glacier Discovery Northbound Cruise
Holland America Line
Enjoy scenic cruising the glacier-studded waters of Glacier Bay and College Fjord on a cruise from Vancouver to Whittier that visits Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
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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 8:00a.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
Overview
The Inside Passage is a coastal route for ships and boats along a passage network that weaves through the islands on the Pacific Northwest coast of the North American Fjordland.
Day 3
Port of Call Ketchikan
Arrival 10:30p.m.
Departure 7:00a.m.
Overview
A city in 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 2:00a.m.
Departure 1:30p.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, Tonga's. 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 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 11:00p.m.
Departure 1:00p.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 11:00p.m.
Departure 8:00a.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 10:00a.m.
Departure 12:00p.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 5:00p.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 Westerdam
ms Westerdam
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Year Built: 2004
Year Refurbished: 2017
Double Occupancy Capacity: 1,916
The theme of Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Art ranges from paintings of historic Dutch ships, a huge Indian silver-overlaid wood palace doorway, a bone tobacco pipe, to a collection of 5,000-year-old pre-Columbian carved figures and Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait.
Onboard Activities
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
Show Lounge
- Art Gallery
- Bars/Lounges
- Business Center
- Card Room
- Casino
- Children's Indoor Play Area
- Concierge Desk
- Culinary Arts Center
- Disco/Nightclub
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Educational Programs
- Elevators
- Fitness Center
- Library
- Movies
- Organized Age-Specific Activities
- Pool - Outdoor
- Safe Deposit Boxes
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Sports Facilities
- Teen Center or Disco
- Teen Programs
- Theaters/Show Lounge
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Full-Service Spa
- Babysitting
- Beauty Salon
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
- Full-Service Spa
- Infirmary/Medical Center
- Internet Center
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet CDA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.
Dining
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
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.
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.
Lido Market
Casual Dining
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.
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.
Explorations Café: A comfortable, coffeehouse environment offering espresso drinks and pastries. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
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: M)
Category: M
- Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: N)
Category: N
- Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: MM)
Category: MM
- Large Interior Stateroom (Category: I)
Category: I
- Interior Stateroom (Category: J)
Category: J
- Interior Stateroom (Category: K)
Category: K
- Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: L)
Category: L
Elegant staterooms feature luxurious bedding, premium massage showerheads, a porthole or a window and fresh fruit upon request.
- Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: C)
Category: C
- Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: D)
Category: D
- Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: DD)
Category: DD
- Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: E)
Category: E
- Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: HH)
Category: HH
- Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: F)
Category: F
- Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views) (Category: G)
Category: G
- Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: H)
Category: H
Spacious staterooms have a private balcony, whirlpool bath with shower and walk-in closet.
- Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VF)
Category: VF
- Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VE)
Category: VE
- Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VH)
Category: VH
- Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VB)
Category: VB
- Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VA)
Category: VA
- Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VD)
Category: VD
- Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VC)
Category: VC
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: SZ)
Category: SZ
- Pinnacle Penthouse Verandah Suite (Category: PS)
Category: PS
- Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SY)
Category: SY
- Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SC)
Category: SC
- Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SS)
Category: SS
- Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SB)
Category: SB
- Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SA)
Category: SA
Deck Plan
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 | Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) |
 | Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view plexiglass railings |
 | Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) |
 | Shower only |
 | Suites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower only |
 | Staterooms VA8032, VA8031, VA6049, VA5140, VA5137, VA5054, VA5051, VA4132, VA4131, H4090, H4089, VA4052, and VA4051 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only |
 | Fully obstructed view |
 | Partial sea view |
 | Double (2 lower beds) |
 | Single sink vanity |
 | Suites SY8068, SY5002, and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub and roll-in shower |
| Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) |
| Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view plexiglass railings |
| Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) |
| Shower only |
| Suites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower only |
| Staterooms VA8032, VA8031, VA6049, VA5140, VA5137, VA5054, VA5051, VA4132, VA4131, H4090, H4089, VA4052, and VA4051 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only |
| Fully obstructed view |
| Partial sea view |
| Double (2 lower beds) |
| Single sink vanity |
| Suites SY8068, SY5002, and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub and roll-in shower |
Ship Facts
- Ship Name: Westerdam
- Ship Name: ms Westerdam
- Year Built: 2004
- Year Refurbished: 2017
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2004
- Ship Class: Vista
- Maximum Capacity: 2,504
- Number of Passenger Decks: 11
- Number of Crew: 817
- Officers' Nationality: International
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 165
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 477
- Total Inside Staterooms: 154
- Tonnage (GRT): 82,348
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 1,916
- Country of Registry: Netherlands
- Total Staterooms: 958
- Suites with Balcony: 162
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet CDA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.
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Terms & Conditions
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Ship's registry: The Netherlands
Package ID: HALWESALK20260510
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