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Glacier Discovery Northbound From Vancouver

Holland America Line

Join Holland America Line for a 7-night cruise departing from Vancouver, Canada, visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Whittier. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Cabins

Inside from

£1,687pp

Outside from

£2,017pp

Balcony from

£3,799pp

Suite from

£4,349pp

Inside from

£1,687pp

Outside from

£2,017pp

Balcony from

£3,843pp

Suite from

£4,393pp

Inside from

£1,797pp

Outside from

£2,127pp

Balcony from

£3,931pp

Suite from

£4,481pp

Inside from

£1,797pp

Outside from

£2,127pp

Balcony from

£3,931pp

Suite from

£4,481pp

Inside from

£1,797pp

Outside from

£2,127pp

Balcony from

£3,887pp

Suite from

£4,437pp

Inside from

£1,687pp

Outside from

£2,017pp

Balcony from

£3,843pp

Suite from

£4,393pp

Inside from

£1,467pp

Outside from

£1,797pp

Balcony from

£3,469pp

Suite from

£4,019pp

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Quote Reference number: 339345-2067165

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
31 Aug 2025 - 07 Sep 2025
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Sailing
2 sea days
Departure Port
Vancouver, Canada
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Vancouver

Departure: at 16:00

Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.

Day 2
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 3
Ketchikan

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 15:00

Take an adventure and cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska's "First City" of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain. Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon-fishing and -packing industries. Visitors can try their luck on a sportfishing or simply savor the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants on a cruise to Ketchikan excursion. Ketchikanis also one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park, while the attractions of Saxman Village just outside of Ketchikan offers the chance to see Tlingit culture in action, with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house. On an Alaska cruise to Ketchikan don't forget to leave time to explore the sights in the town itself, including historic Creek Street, a boardwalk built over the Ketchikan Creek, where you can shop for souvenirs, smoked salmon and local art, while exploring gold rush­–era tourist attractions like Dolly’s House Museum.

Day 4
Juneau

Arrival: at 10:00
Departure: at 22:00

Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day. Juneau is known for its outdoor recreation, fresh seafood and fine dining. The city itself is pleasant, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife. You can hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles. Most sightseeing and whale-watching tours head north to Auke Bay—bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures. If you prefer land mammals, catch a floatplane to a nearby wildlife reserve such as Chichagof or Admiralty Island to spy some bears lolling around on Alaska cruise excursion. The sleepy, misty city of around 32,000—mostly fishermen and small-business owners—has a frontier town vibe, but welcomes more than a million visitors each summer to its natural attractions, cementing Juneau as Alaska’s number-one tourist destination. Experience this breathtaking city on an Alaska cruise.

Day 5
Skagway

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 20:00

At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. As the gold rush faded into the 1900s, so did Skagway—but today it has been reinvigorated as a gateway for a new kind of visitor: those looking to explore Alaska’s colorful history, pristine wildlife and unrivaled natural beauty. Set sail on an Alaska Cruise and take an adventure in Skagway. At every turn, you’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore, from the infamous Red Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp left behind en route to the Klondike, to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains and passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon. Known as the "Garden City of Alaska," Skagway is filled with beauty and nature. Explore the town on a Skagway excursion. Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, where rangers offer free walking tours around the historic district. Take an Alaska Cruise to Skagway and you’ll also find a vibrant local community, home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters.

Day 6
Glacier Bay

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 16:00

With the serene majesty of snow-flecked and forested mountains defining its shores, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve offers some of the most dramatic scenery and wildlife experiences in the world. Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, is home to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, highlight of your scenic cruise up this Alaskan fjord. Watch for breaching humpbacks alongside your ship, bears along the beaches, and so much more as Holland America Line and National Park Service Rangers guide you through the best Alaska Glacier Bay cruise adventure you’ll ever have.

Day 7
College Fjord Cruising

Arrival: at 18:00
Departure: at 20:00

There is a spot in College Fjord where you can see eight glaciers at once. The fjord pokes into the Chugach Mountains at the north end of Prince William Sound and it's the only place in Alaska that surrounds you on three sides with glaciers, five of which terminate at the water. The Harriman Expedition that explored College Fjord in 1899 was funded by Ivy League colleges, and all of the glaciers were named for the various schools in their honor. As you travel into the Fjord, the glaciers on the left are named for women's colleges and those on the right are named for men's colleges. Harvard Glacier is the biggest – its face is a mile and a half across.

Day 8
Whittier, Alaska

Arrival: at 01:00

As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.

Noordam

Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam features museum-quality art — from 19th-century oils to contemporary photographs of music greats Dizzy Gillespie and B.B. King. Guests onboard can enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Explore the world’s wonders through BBC Earth Experiences. Take yoga or Pilates in our Fitness Center. Savor the sounds of Music Walk and the delights of our specialty restaurants.

General characteristics

Ship name: Noordam
Length: 285.29 m (936 ft)
Capacity: 1,924 passengers
Total cabins: 986
Tonnage: 82,318 GT

Noordam

What’s on Board

Recreational
Food and Drink
Entertainment
Relaxation
Other
Decks
recreational

Recreational

  • Club HAL
  • Outdoor Pool
  • The Loft
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • Explorations Cafe
  • Lido Bar
  • Lido Casual Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar
  • Piano Bar
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Sports Bar
  • Sports Bar
  • Terrace Grill
  • The Verandah
  • Vista Dining Room
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Crow's Nest
  • Explorers Lounge
  • Neptune Lounge
  • Night Club
  • Photo Gallery
  • Queen's Show Lounge
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  • Hydro Massage Pool
  • Lido Pool
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Whirlpool

Decks

Main Deck Main
Lower Promenade Deck Lower Promenade
Promenade Deck Promenade
Upper Promenade Deck Upper Promenade
Verandah Deck Verandah
Upper Verandah Deck Upper Verandah
Rotterdam Deck Rotterdam
Navigation Deck Navigation
Lido Deck Lido
Observation Deck Observation
Sports Deck Sports
relaxation

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Atrium
  • Concierge
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • Shopping Gallery
  • Shops
  • Shore Excursion Office