--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 1385eba7-0595-44e1-9621-e42bfdf1d8d0 slug: 2253494 voyage_code: X726 cruise_line: Holland America Line ship: Zaandam departure_date: return_date: nights: 18 embarkation_port: Vancouver disembarkation_port: Vancouver starting_price_usd: 4374.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:36:51Z --- # Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer > Holland America Line · Zaandam · Apr 24 – May 12, 2027   (18 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line | | **Ship** | Zaandam | | **Duration** | 18 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Vancouver | | **Disembarkation Port** | Vancouver | | **Starting Price** | 4,374 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | X726 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Vancouver **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Once a trading post and a rough-and-tumble sawmilling settlement, today modern Vancouver, Canada is many things. Cruise to Vancouver and visit this bustling seaport. This city is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking for active things to do in Vancouver an ethnically diverse metropolis, and Hollywood of the North. Hemmed in by mountains and sea, Vancouver seduces visitors with its combination of urban sophistication and laid-back attitude against a backdrop of glass towers and modern sights and ... ### Day 2: Transit the Seymour Narrows **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 2: Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 2: Scenic cruising Bella Bella **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Scenic cruising Grenville Channel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Sitka **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM The ports of Alaska inspire visions of remote wilderness outposts, legendary gold-rush towns and Native Alaskan villages, all set amid lush forests and frigid, glacier-flanked waters. And while you’ll certainly find these things in and around Sitka, you’ll witness a unique slice of Alaskan history not found anywhere else. Russia controlled Alaska from the mid-1700s until the United States purchased it in 1867, and Sitka was settled as the capital of Russian America under the name New Archang... ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Anchorage, Alaska, US **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM From ice-blue glaciers to beluga whales and the famous bore tide, a single cruise to Anchorage, Alaska will considerably shorten any nature-lover’s bucket list. Nestled between mountains and the Cook Inlet terminus, near many national and state parks, this hospitable haven is one of the best places to see Alaska wildlife. A city moose roaming the streets (there are about 1,500) is a regular sight and views of whales, puffins, otters, and Dall porpoises going about their days is just a short ex... ### Day 7: Anchorage, Alaska, US **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM From ice-blue glaciers to beluga whales and the famous bore tide, a single cruise to Anchorage, Alaska will considerably shorten any nature-lover’s bucket list. Nestled between mountains and the Cook Inlet terminus, near many national and state parks, this hospitable haven is one of the best places to see Alaska wildlife. A city moose roaming the streets (there are about 1,500) is a regular sight and views of whales, puffins, otters, and Dall porpoises going about their days is just a short ex... ### Day 8: Homer, Alaska **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM On southern Kenai Peninsula, Homer is located on the pristine waters of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, in the shadow of the Kenai Mountains. The second largest city on the peninsula, Homer boasts the geographical anomaly that locals call The Spit. 15,000 years ago, a glacier covering Kachemak Bay pushed a five-mile long gravel bar toward Cook Inlet. After the glaciers retreated, this bar remained. Today, it is a bustling port where visitors can stroll its beaches and boardwalks. Visit Pratt Mus... ### Day 9: Kodiak, Alaska, US **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Kodiak is all about bears. And what bears! This unique subspecies named for the Kodiak Archipelago where they are found evolved in isolation for around 12,000 years and can reach heights of 3 meters, or 10 feet, when standing on their hind legs. One of the world’s largest carnivores, the bears have a diet that goes far beyond meat (they can sleep for up to eight months, then wake up ravenous to feast predominantly on grass, plants, berries and fish). About 3,500 live on this tiny island, meani... ### Day 10: Valdez, Alaska **Arrives:** 12:01 PM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM A paradise for fishing enthusiasts, Valdez offers every kind of salmon, huge halibut and ample opportunity to reel them in. Rivers and streams spill into the Sound here and are ideal for kayaking. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Cruising Hubbard Glacier **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM ### Day 13: Glacier Bay **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM 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 N... ### Day 14: Juneau **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM 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... ### Day 15: Wrangell, Alaska **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Just outside of Wrangell, explore Tlingit culture, through authentic stories, intricately carved totem poles and dance, at the Chief Shakes Tribal House—built mainly by hand and largely by women. ### Day 16: Ketchikan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM 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 ... ### Day 17: Prince Rupert British Colombia **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Prince Rupert is a port city on British Columbia’s northwest coast. It’s a gateway to wilderness areas like the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary bear habitat. Shops and cafes dot the waterfront Cow Bay area. The Museum of Northern B.C. showcases the region’s natural and cultural heritage. ### Day 18: Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 19: Vancouver **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Once a trading post and a rough-and-tumble sawmilling settlement, today modern Vancouver, Canada is many things. Cruise to Vancouver and visit this bustling seaport. This city is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking for active things to do in Vancouver an ethnically diverse metropolis, and Hollywood of the North. Hemmed in by mountains and sea, Vancouver seduces visitors with its combination of urban sophistication and laid-back attitude against a backdrop of glass towers and modern sights and ... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $4,374 | | Ocean View | $4,774 | | Suite | $6,724 | ## Ship Information ### Zaandam Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on-board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Indulge at any of our fine dining venues. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 1,432 | | Crew | 615 | | Gross Tonnage | 61,396.0 | | Length | 781.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 716 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Table Games**: Cards, dice, blackjack and other table games offer an opportunity to say “yes” to excitement. Sharpen your skills with a quick hands-on lesson from ou... - **World Stage**: World Stage, the largest theater on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Our exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivat... - **Island Magic**: A steelband like you’ve never heard before. The sounds of Trinidad & Tobago meet classic and popular favorites. On select Caribbean cruises. - **Paradise Lotto**: Enter our Paradise Lotto drawing and you could walk away with a jackpot prize worth over $300,000. Purchase your tickets with the casino cashier. - **Cantaré**: Vocal quartet Cantaré amazes audiences with their harmonies. On select cruises. ### Technology - **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e... ### Recreational - **Pickleball At Sea**: Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. Al... ### Food and Drink - **24-Hour Room Service**: Each day onboard offers delicious 24-hour room service options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities at Holland America Line. - **Pinnacle Grill**: Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant dining experience, combining impeccable service with a menu that highlights the best of land and sea. Each course is ... - **Morimoto by Sea (Pop-Up)**: Chef Masaharu Morimoto, our Global Fresh Fish Ambassador brings his innovative style to Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take ove... - **Canaletto**: In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Culinary Ambassador Ethan Stowell’s expertly crafted... - **The Dining Room**: For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics ... ### Other - **Onboard Shopping**: Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds a... - **Wonder Photo Shop**: This new partnership with Fujifilm makes it easy for you and your family to create mounted 3-D photos, keepsake boxes, metal panel prints and more*. I... - **Kids Club**: Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-... ### Fitness - **Fitness**: Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilat... ## Ports of Call ### Vancouver *Coordinates: 49.2854, -123.08* Once a trading post and a rough-and-tumble sawmilling settlement, today modern Vancouver, Canada is many things. Cruise to Vancouver and visit this bustling seaport. This city is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking for active things to do in Vancouver an ethnically diverse metropolis, and Hollywood of the North. Hemmed in by mountains and sea, Vancouver seduces visitors with its combination of u... ### Transit the Seymour Narrows ### Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage ### Scenic cruising Bella Bella ### Scenic cruising Grenville Channel ### Sitka *Coordinates: 57.0507, -135.331* The ports of Alaska inspire visions of remote wilderness outposts, legendary gold-rush towns and Native Alaskan villages, all set amid lush forests and frigid, glacier-flanked waters. And while you’ll certainly find these things in and around Sitka, you’ll witness a unique slice of Alaskan history not found anywhere else. Russia controlled Alaska from the mid-1700s until the United States purc... ### Anchorage, Alaska, US *Coordinates: 61.2166, -149.9* From ice-blue glaciers to beluga whales and the famous bore tide, a single cruise to Anchorage, Alaska will considerably shorten any nature-lover’s bucket list. Nestled between mountains and the Cook Inlet terminus, near many national and state parks, this hospitable haven is one of the best places to see Alaska wildlife. A city moose roaming the streets (there are about 1,500) is a regular sigh... ### Homer, Alaska *Coordinates: 59.6425, -151.548* On southern Kenai Peninsula, Homer is located on the pristine waters of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, in the shadow of the Kenai Mountains. The second largest city on the peninsula, Homer boasts the geographical anomaly that locals call The Spit. 15,000 years ago, a glacier covering Kachemak Bay pushed a five-mile long gravel bar toward Cook Inlet. After the glaciers retreated, this bar remained. T... ### Kodiak, Alaska, US *Coordinates: 57.7891, -152.407* Kodiak is all about bears. And what bears! This unique subspecies named for the Kodiak Archipelago where they are found evolved in isolation for around 12,000 years and can reach heights of 3 meters, or 10 feet, when standing on their hind legs. One of the world’s largest carnivores, the bears have a diet that goes far beyond meat (they can sleep for up to eight months, then wake up ravenous to ... ### Valdez, Alaska *Coordinates: 61.1308, -146.348* A paradise for fishing enthusiasts, Valdez offers every kind of salmon, huge halibut and ample opportunity to reel them in. Rivers and streams spill into the Sound here and are ideal for kayaking. ### Cruising Hubbard Glacier ### Glacier Bay *Coordinates: 58.6658, -136.9* 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 hu... ### Juneau *Coordinates: 58.3019, -134.42* 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 a... ### Wrangell, Alaska *Coordinates: 56.4687, -132.382* Just outside of Wrangell, explore Tlingit culture, through authentic stories, intricately carved totem poles and dance, at the Chief Shakes Tribal House—built mainly by hand and largely by women. ### Ketchikan *Coordinates: 55.3422, -131.646* 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 -p... ### Prince Rupert British Colombia *Coordinates: 54.3061, -130.311* Prince Rupert is a port city on British Columbia’s northwest coast. It’s a gateway to wilderness areas like the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary bear habitat. Shops and cafes dot the waterfront Cow Bay area. The Museum of Northern B.C. showcases the region’s natural and cultural heritage. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2253494 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2253494 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2253494.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2253494/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zaandam/other/74970.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:36:51 UTC