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Itinerary
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| Destination | Arrival | Departure |
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| Fairbanks | Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024 | Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024 |
| Fairbanks is the focal point for tiny villages scattered throughout the surrounding wilderness and a staging point for North Slope villages such as Barrow and the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay. Fairbanks is called "The Golden Heart of Alaska," a reference to the character of her people as much as to the location of Fairbanks in Alaska's interior, or to the discovery of gold in 1902. The Interior has temperatures ranging from 65 degrees below zero in the winter to 90 degrees above in the summer. Gardening is big in the Interior. Alaska Gardens abound. Fairbanks also has very long summer days. The shortest winter day of the year has less than three hours of sunlight, the longest never really ends, though officially it has over 21 hours. | ||
| Anchorage | Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 | Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 |
| Located at the upper end of Cook Inlet in the Gulf of Alaska, Anchorage is Alaska's largest community. This popular tourist destination and crossroads for global air travel is only minutes away from the recreational areas bordering the Gulf of Alaska. | ||
| Whittier | Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 | Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 |
| Whittier, a once-isolated town, is gateway to Prince William Sound. The city is a historical landmark, established by the U.S. Army during World War II. Less than 300 people reside in the town supporting the Alaska State Ferry, the Alaska Railroad, the Alaska Hydra Train, the military tank farm for aviation fuel, the Small Boat Harbor and tourism. See wildlife, waterfalls (watch Horse Tail Falls flow up!), and more! Hike Portage Pass Trail or head to Salmon Runs, beachcomb, bird watch and pick berries. Watersports include boating, sailing, kayaking, and scuba diving. Winter sports include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Begich Towers contains 198 apartments and are 14 stories high. The Buckner Building known as "the city under the roof" was central to this isolated Army outpost. Private developers built the Whittier Manor for civilian employees or military personnel ineligible for other housing. This building has been turned into condominiums. Whittier Visitor’s Center is housed in a 1957 rail car, originally built for Union Pacific as a cafeteria. | ||
| Whittier | Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 | Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 |
| Whittier, a once-isolated town, is gateway to Prince William Sound. The city is a historical landmark, established by the U.S. Army during World War II. Less than 300 people reside in the town supporting the Alaska State Ferry, the Alaska Railroad, the Alaska Hydra Train, the military tank farm for aviation fuel, the Small Boat Harbor and tourism. See wildlife, waterfalls (watch Horse Tail Falls flow up!), and more! Hike Portage Pass Trail or head to Salmon Runs, beachcomb, bird watch and pick berries. Watersports include boating, sailing, kayaking, and scuba diving. Winter sports include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Begich Towers contains 198 apartments and are 14 stories high. The Buckner Building known as "the city under the roof" was central to this isolated Army outpost. Private developers built the Whittier Manor for civilian employees or military personnel ineligible for other housing. This building has been turned into condominiums. Whittier Visitor’s Center is housed in a 1957 rail car, originally built for Union Pacific as a cafeteria. | ||
| Hubbard Glacier | Monday, Aug 26, 2024 | Monday, Aug 26, 2024 |
| Seventy-five miles long and covering over 1,350 square miles in area, the Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. It is also one of the most impressive, a 300-foot wall of ice rising sheer and jagged from the ocean. You may hear the rumble and see the monumental splash as the glacier breaks off in great ice chunks, known as "calves." | ||
| Glacier Bay | Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024 | Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024 |
| Spread across an impressive 3.2 million acres in southeast Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve offers an inspirational glimpse of what Mother Nature does best. The head of Glacier Bay is Tarr Inlet, where scientists have found exposed rock believed to be more than 200 million years old. The Tarr Inlet is home to Grand Pacific Glacier, an active body of ice slowly making way toward Margerie Glacier, which it last touched in 1912. Johns Hopkins Inlet is home to no less than nine glaciers. Framed by rocky slopes stretching skyward more than 6,000 feet, these wondrous bodies are eclipsed only by mighty Mount Fairweather, which at more than 15,300 feet is the highest point in southeast Alaska. In northeast Glacier Bay, the snow-covered Takhinsha Mountains feed active Muir Glacier. The brilliant blue glow of a calving glacier and the thunderous roar of ice crashing into the water below are sights and sounds to remember for the rest of your life. With such diverse landscape, the park provides a variety of habitats for animals. | ||
| Skagway | Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 | Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 |
| This "Gateway to the Klondike" watched as fortune-seekers headed to Chilkoot and White Pass Trails during Alaska's Gold Rush. Today, feel like a prospector in Skagway, as you walk along its rustic boardwalks and frontier-style storefronts. This cozy town offers a pleasant respite from the hustle and bustle of most cities. With classic cars and one of the oldest narrow-gauge railroads in the world, the city retains the flavor of days gone by and remains an important link to Alaska's history. A stroll down Broadway is a must. Highlights include Arctic Brotherhood Hall. Other buildings like the Trail of '98 Museum, Corrington's Museum of Alaskan History and the Alaskan Wildlife Adventure and Museum present different facets of prospecting times. Before hitting famous Chilkoot Trail, there are other well-marked trails to try. Hiking to Lower Dewey Lake is an easy, 20-minutes, and there are more adventurous trails to remote Sturgill's Landing, Upper Dewey Lake and Devil's Punchbowl. The White Pass Scenic Railway and Eagle Preserve Wildlife Quest provide additional options. | ||
| Juneau | Thursday, Aug 29, 2024 | Thursday, Aug 29, 2024 |
| Juneau is one of America's most beautiful state capitals, with the looming summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing a gorgeous backdrop. Once part of Alaska's Gold Rush, the city boasts natural and manmade attractions. Downtown is filled with many vibrant buildings, including must-see St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, which houses artwork and artifacts dating back to the 18th century. From the bright mural in Marine Park to the carvings in House of Wickersham, downtown is filled with Alaska's own unique brand of culture and architecture. Often hailed as Juneau's most impressive sight, nearby Mendenhall Glacier is approximately 12 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. See the glacier on a float trip or a "flightseeing" adventure, or hike up one of its trails for a closer inspection. For a bird's-eye view, the Mt. Roberts Tramway offers a short, six-minute trek to the top of Mt. Roberts, 1800 feet above the city. If wildlife is your passion, scenic Admiralty Island has the world's highest concentration of brown bears. | ||
| Ketchikan | Friday, Aug 30, 2024 | Friday, Aug 30, 2024 |
| Ketchikan is known as "Alaska's First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they travel north. The city is built on steep hillsides and is billed as salmon capital of the world. A quaint village, the town is three miles long and three blocks wide. With fishing boats sailing in and float planes ascending from the water, this seaside town is bustling with activity. With the world's largest collection of totem poles, Totem Bight State Historical Park offers insight into various native cultures of the Pacific Northwest. These wood-carved creations tell colorful, intricate tales – often showing a family history or depicting a local legend. Ketchikan has many options for adventure of relaxation, including mountain bike tours, sea kayaking, seaplane riding, or strolling down the boardwalk of Creek Street, Ketchikan's most famous section with a historic cable car and quaint boutiques. Blessed with an abundance of hiking trails, Ketchikan offers many breathtaking vistas, including the panoramic, 360-degree view from the top of Deer Mountain. | ||
| Inside Passage | Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 | Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 |
| Imagine being confronted with a myriad of mysterious channels. Following each fjord to the interior, encounter massive mountain ranges, towering cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, virginal forests of two-hundred foot tall spruce, while whales, bears, seals, salmon, eagles and other wildlife. Always they were stopped by an inevitable face of ice - glaciers pushing inexorably downward to meet the sea. What must have been a mapmaker's nightmare is today cherished as the continent's last great untouched wilderness, harbouring the world's largest temperate rain forest. An Eden of the North to captivate the every modern-day explorer. The string of islands of the Inside Passage create a protective barrier to the open sea running from the Washington State/Canadian border and the bottom of Vancouver Island all the way up to the top of Chichagof Island, where the Gulf of Alaska begins its curve westward, offering a supremely serene cruising environment in some of the most dramatic surroundings on earth. | ||
| Vancouver | Sunday, Sep 01, 2024 | Sunday, Sep 01, 2024 |
| Vancouver is a thriving metropolis surrounded by natural beauty. With parks, beaches, gardens, museums, art galleries and the second-largest Chinatown in North America, Vancouver lives up to its promise of offering something for everyone. With modern buildings set against green, rolling hillsides, this city is breathtaking; no location offers a more spectacular view than Stanley Park - with a zoo, aquarium, totem poles and honking geese. A short walk from the park leads to Robson Street, which offers the town's best window-shopping. Stores with European flavor share the avenue with delicatessens and tea rooms ready to serve. As architectural heart of the city, Robson Square features a central plaza with a food fair and an old provincial courthouse, which now houses Vancouver Art Gallery. Be sure to stop at 8 Pender St. - "the narrowest building in the world." Other points of interest include the Museum of Anthropology; Japanese-style Nitobe Memorial Garden; and VanDusen Botanical Garden. Capilano Canyon is site of the world's longest and highest suspension footbridge. | ||
Detailed Pricing
Category: G
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$ 4719 PER PERSON |
Category: DD
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4829 PER PERSON |
Category: SS
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 5259 PER PERSON |
Large Interior Stateroom
Category: J2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Size approx.: 151-233 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 3629 PER PERSON |
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Category: F2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Size approx.: 180 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
| Inclusions | Rates |
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4769 PER PERSON |
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Category: E2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Size approx.: 180 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4799 PER PERSON |
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Category: D2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Size approx.: 180 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4859 PER PERSON |
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Category: C2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Size approx.: 180 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4889 PER PERSON |
Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully Obstructed Views)
Category: HH2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Size approx.: 180 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. Note: Obstructed views.
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$ 4669 PER PERSON |
Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
Category: MM2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Size approx.: 151-233 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
| Inclusions | Rates |
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 3509 PER PERSON |
Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
Category: K2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Size approx.: 151-233 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
| Inclusions | Rates |
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 3599 PER PERSON |
Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
Category: I2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Size approx.: 151-233 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 3659 PER PERSON |
Neptune Suite
Category: SC2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 510-700 sq. ft. with verandah Suite amenities include: •Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise •Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers •Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night •Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request •Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise •Cocktail party with ship officers •Priority boarding for tender ports of call •Special disembarkation service •Priority dining and seating requests •Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only •High tea service in suite on request •A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 5759 PER PERSON |
Neptune Suite
Category: SB2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 510-700 sq. ft. with verandah Suite amenities include: •Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise •Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers •Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night •Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request •Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise •Cocktail party with ship officers •Priority boarding for tender ports of call •Special disembarkation service •Priority dining and seating requests •Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only •High tea service in suite on request •A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 5929 PER PERSON |
Neptune Suite
Category: SA2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 510-700 sq. ft. with verandah Suite amenities include: •Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise •Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers •Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night •Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request •Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise •Cocktail party with ship officers •Priority boarding for tender ports of call •Special disembarkation service •Priority dining and seating requests •Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only •High tea service in suite on request •A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 6179 PER PERSON |
Pinnacle Suite
Category: PSBedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1150 sq. ft. with verandah Include all the suite amenities, plus: •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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$ 9174 PER PERSON |
Signature Suite
Category: SY2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 380 sq. ft. with verandah Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
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$ 5159 PER PERSON |
Standard Interior Stateroom
Category: N2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Size approx.: 151-233 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 3509 PER PERSON |
Standard Interior Stateroom
Category: M2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Size approx.: 151-233 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 3539 PER PERSON |
Standard Interior Stateroom
Category: L2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Size approx.: 151-233 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerheads •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 3569 PER PERSON |
Verandah Stateroom
Category: VF2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Size approx.: 212-359 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens •Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerhead •5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4669 PER PERSON |
Verandah Stateroom
Category: VE2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Size approx.: 212-359 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens •Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerhead •5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4719 PER PERSON |
Verandah Stateroom
Category: VD2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Size approx.: 212-359 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens •Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerhead •5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4769 PER PERSON |
Verandah Stateroom
Category: VC2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Size approx.: 212-359 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens •Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerhead •5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4819 PER PERSON |
Verandah Stateroom
Category: VB2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Size approx.: 212-359 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens •Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerhead •5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4869 PER PERSON |
Verandah Stateroom
Category: VA2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Size approx.: 212-359 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens •Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels •Premium massage showerhead •5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure •Complimentary fresh fruit on request •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages •Flat-panel TV and DVD player •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 4919 PER PERSON |
Deck Plans
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If passengers become ill or injured during the voyage and the diagnostic and/or care needs exceed the capabilities of the infirmary, passengers will be transferred to medical facilities ashore.
Please note: Medicare and many health insurance plans DO NOT cover the cost of medical care at sea, in foreign countries, or for air evacuation. Guests are encouraged to obtain travel medical insurance prior to travel in order to be reimbursed for services rendered.
Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise.
If you are pregnant, a physician’s letter must be provided stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel, and the pregnancy is not high risk. Please also include your name, booking number, ship and sailing date.
Please fax letters to Holland America's Access & Compliance Department at 800-577-1731. Or they can be mailed to:
Holland America Line
Attention: Access & Compliance Department, 2nd floor
300 Elliott Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119
Guests are urged to have their letter mailed or faxed in as soon as possible after making a reservation.
For the comfort of all guests, smoking is prohibited in all staterooms, showrooms, and most other indoor areas. While smoking is not permitted in staterooms, guests are allowed to smoke on stateroom verandahs. Smoking is also permitted on certain other designated, outside decks. The designated smoking areas for all ships are as follows unless otherwise noted.
- Stateroom verandahs
- Casino (Active players only)
- Seaview Bar
- Outside Decks
- Sports Deck
Cigar and pipe smoking is NOT allowed anywhere inside the ship; it is only permitted on the outside decks where smoking is allowed and on stateroom verandahs.
Electronic cigarettes are permitted in staterooms but not in other public areas of the ship other than on outside decks designated as smoking areas.
Any guest caught smoking inside their stateroom will be considered in violation of Holland America's smoking policy, and will be charged a US$250 cleaning fee per day of violation.
Special dietary requests, such as vegetarian, diabetic or gluten-free meals, are easily accommodated with advance notice. Kosher meals and a Health Conscious Dining option are also available. To arrange special meals, please contact the Ship Services Department at 1-800-541-1576 at least 90 days prior to departure.
Food Allergies
For guests with food intolerances or allergies that are NOT life-threatening, please contact the Ship Services Department at (800)541-1576.
For guests with life-threatening food allergies, guests are asked to provide detailed information to the Access & Compliance Department by completing a Special Requirements Information (SRI) Form. Guests should indicate on this form which foods may potentially cause a severe reaction. Guests with a variety of severe food allergies sail with Holland America Line regularly. The galley staff on board is accustomed to and experienced in dealing with these types of needs. The galley itself has many different areas of food preparation, which can help reduce the possibility of cross-contamination. It is important to note, however, that meals are prepared in mass quantities on board, thus there is always the possibility of some cross-contamination. As such, Holland America Line cannot guarantee that a guest will not come in contact with those items. Although the Access & Compliance Department will provide the ship with an advance notice of all food allergies detailed on an SRI submitted to them, it is recommended that guests also contact the Dining Room Manager upon boarding to review the details of these special dietary needs.
Holland America Line is committed to providing safe, easy, and accessible accommodations for all persons with disabilities, to the extent that is feasible. However, some needs require adequate time to prepare for a guest's arrival. It is recommended that guests make every effort to contact the Access & Compliance Department and submit a Special Requirements Information (SRI) Form well in advance of the departure of their cruise and/or cruisetour. It is recommended that an SRI form be submitted immediately upon booking, or a minimum of 45 days prior to departure.
Guests who are unable to care for their basic needs (e.g. dressing, eating, and attending safety drills) MUST have a capable traveling companion. The medical staff on board is not available for daily care unless an individual is hospitalized in the ship's Medical Center. In limited situations (either on board or ashore), Holland America may find it necessary to ask the individual to make alternative travel arrangements, such as if an individual with a disability is unable to satisfy certain specified safety and other criteria, even when provided with appropriate auxiliary aids and services.
Wheelchair-Accessible Staterooms
Holland America Line vessels have specially designed staterooms for guests who use wheelchairs. If you have not booked a wheelchair accessible staterooms, but instead will be using a standard stateroom, it is important to know about some limitations that adversely impact maneuverability, especially ingress and egress into bathrooms. For example, bathroom dimensions, doorsills, and the height of bathtubs in standard staterooms are often difficult to negotiate for guests who have limited mobility. Additionally, standard stateroom doors and hallways may be too narrow for a wheelchair or scooter* to maneuver into and out of the stateroom.
*Note: For safety reasons, these mobility devices must be stored and charged in the guests' staterooms.
Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms offer features such as wider entry doors, roll-in showers with grab bars and benches/seats, and hand-held shower nozzles, as well as lowered closet and towel rods.
- Wheelchair accessible stateroom entry doors measure 32 inches wide.
- Wheelchair accessible bathroom doors measure 32 inches wide.
Accessible stateroom locations are noted on the Deck Plans for each ship.
Ship Transfer Options
For individuals with limited mobility, the use of a wheelchair will be the primary mobility assistance aid for getting on and off the ship. Certain ship transfer operations (i.e. during tendering and at the gangways) may not be fully accessible to wheelchairs or scooters. When a ship is unable to dock, guests are taken ashore on smaller boats called tenders. Some guests with limited mobility may find it difficult to embark or disembark the ship at certain times while tendering or while docked due to steep gangways and steps, particularly during low or high tide. Also, please note that scooters and wheelchairs which are more than 100 lbs. (without the battery) are not allowed to be transferred from the ship to tender and/or from tender to shore.
Most Holland America Line vessels have been retrofitted with a tender-lift system that enables guests to roll directly on and off tenders while remaining in their wheelchairs. However, please be advised that adverse weather conditions such as wind, swells, or extreme tide levels may prohibit the use of the ship's tender lift equipment. Additionally, some port facilities may not be able to accommodate the lift equipment. If you require the use of this equipment, please speak with the Guest Relations Manager upon embarkation for further details or to coordinate specific arrangements.
Situations may occur in which guests with limited mobility may not be able to go ashore at the time they desire or are unable to go ashore at all in certain ports. For the safety of all concerned, the Captain shall make the final determination regarding whether or not it is advisable to provide assistance to guests with mobility impairments, or to carry their mobility assistance device (wheelchair, scooter, walker, etc.), taking into account all appropriate matters including, but not limited to, weather conditions, ship's location, weight of the guest or their mobility device, etc.
Personal Mobility Equipment
For the safety of all guests and crew, and to enhance accessibility, Holland America Line strongly recommends that all personal electric mobility equipment meet the following criteria:
- Width: 23" maximum (in order to be accommodated in a standard stateroom), unless collapsible to a width of 23" or less
- Weight: 100 lbs. maximum (without battery)
- Batteries: Must be gel or dry cell or AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) only
Holland America Line recognizes that for some people, a larger scooter may be essential. If you believe you need a larger scooter, please contact the Access & Compliance Department to discuss your requirements.
For the safety of all guests and crew, scooters and other mobility equipment need to be securely stored and charged in the guest's stateroom, not in hallways or elevator lobbies. Scooters left in hallways and elevator lobbies could restrict people needing to travel through these areas in an emergency, particularly other guests using mobility aids, since they would have no way of getting by a scooter left in a hallway.
Holland America Line is no longer able to provide complimentary wheelchair assistance for any purpose other than embarkation, disembarkation, and emergency situations. Holland America Line wheelchairs are not available for shore excursions or for use on board. If you will require regular use of a wheelchair, it is recommended that you bring your own wheelchair with you. You may also make advance rental arrangements prior to your sailing and have a wheelchair delivered directly to the ship for use on board and in ports of call.
Special Needs at Sea and CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist are the vendors that Holland America Line has approved for delivery of mobility devices. Please contact these vendors directly for pricing and availability.
Special Needs at Sea
Phone: 800-513-4515 (or locally at 954-585-0575)
Fax: 800-513-4516
Email: info@specialneedsatsea.com
Website: www.specialneedsatsea.com
CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist
Phone: 877-478-7827 (or locally at 780-986-6404)
Fax: 800-648-1116
Email: csa@carevacations.com
Website: www.cruiseshipassist.com
Please be advised that all pre-arranged mobility equipment rentals must be made by the guest and the third party provider. Consequently, you assume the entire risk of utilizing these third party services subject only to whatever terms or arrangements are made by you or on your behalf with the service provider. Refund issues must be dealt with solely between you and the service provider. We recommend contacting one of these companies to confirm your arrangements as soon as possible in order to ensure the availability of your specific requests.
Shoreside Wheelchair Assistance
Because facilities in ports around the world vary significantly, wheelchair accommodations may not be available for some land tours and/or shore excursions. Furthermore, many transportation vehicles around the world do not have wheelchair lifts. Thus, it may be necessary for Holland America Line to make alternate transportation arrangements such as a sedan vehicle. This requires that a guest who uses a wheelchair be able to transfer from his/her wheelchair to the front or back seat of a sedan. Due to the limited number of lift-equipped vehicles in foreign locations, guests may incur additional costs for transportation related to airport transfers, shore excursions, and tour/hotel packages. Please note, lift equipped transportation within the United States may be arranged without additional costs. For information on alternative transportation arrangements and associated costs please contact the Access & Compliance Department . Please advise Holland America Line as far in advance as possible of any special needs for transfers. This will help to ensure availability of the appropriate vehicle(s) and for Holland America Line to provide an estimate of additional associated costs.
Guests should be aware that certain third party shore excursion facilities may not be fully accessible to guests with disabilities. Although Holland America Line endeavors to make sure these companies comply with legal requirements, they cannot guarantee that all are able to provide facilities that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For detailed information on accessibility of shore excursions, it is strongly recommend that guests contact the Shore Excursions Department prior to embarkation at 1-888-425-9376 (or locally at 206-626-7320) or visit the Shore Excursions Office on board.
Wheelchair assistance that is requested for airports or train stations must be done directly through the airline or rail station. Holland America Line is not able to arrange for wheelchair assistance at airports or train stations.
Options For Deaf or Hard of Hearing Guests
To help maximize the cruise experience for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, Holland America Line has made the following items available:
- Stateroom kits that include a visual and tactile alert for someone knocking at the door, the phone ringing, or an alarm.
- Stateroom televisions capable of showing closed captioning (some satellite feeds do not transmit with captioning, so this feature is available only when the signal the ship receives has captioning).
- Telephones with amplified sound for staterooms.
- Assistive Listening Systems with portable receivers in the show lounges to assist guests who are hard of hearing to hear the shows.
- Written safety information and a copy of the lifeboat drill safety speech.
Options For Guests Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision
To help maximize the cruise experience for guests who are blind or have low vision, Holland America Line has made the following items available:
- Window-Eyes® computer software in the Explorations Café that allows guests to navigate the web by listening to the text.
- Downloadable daily activities, news, and menus for guests with laptops with screen reader programs. These items may also be downloaded to the Window-Eyes® enabled computer in the Explorations Café.
- With 45 days notice, large print or Braille menus describing the inspired cuisine offered across a myriad of venues, from the elegant Dining Room to the casual Lido Restaurant.
- A familiarization tour of the vessel upon arrival.
Service Animals
Holland America Line only permits service animals on board, defined as those animals that are individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. Guests are not permitted to bring pets, therapy/companion animals, and other animals that do not meet the definition of service animals. If you have any questions about whether the animal you wish to bring on board is, in fact, a service animal, you may contact the Access & Compliance Department.
Your itinerary may include ports of call that have very specific and strict requirements that need to be met prior to your service animal being allowed off of the ship. Please be sure you understand the requirements for a service animal to disembark in each port of call. The best places to obtain specific information on required documentation and immunizations for your service animal are the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website, local customs offices in the specific ports, and from your service animal's veterinarian. All documentation and immunization requirements are established by government authorities and not by Holland America Line. Should you need assistance in locating this information, please contact the Access & Compliance Department.
To board the ship, your service animal must have current vaccinations. Records confirming the vaccination status should be provided to the Access & Compliance Department prior to your departure. It is also recommended that you carry the immunization records with you in case they are required at any port of call. If you do not have the proper documentation and proof of vaccinations for your service animal required at a port of call, or if there are local quarantine requirements, your service animal will be denied the right to leave the ship. If your service animal is denied the right to leave the ship in a specific port of call, the staff and crew will work with you to determine what actions may be possible to allow you to visit the port without your service animal. Please note that in your absence, you will need to provide for the care and supervision of your service animal. Except in those circumstances where your service animal has been denied disembarkation, you may not leave your service animal unattended on the vessel or in your stateroom at any time.
Oxygen Deliveries On Board
Guests requiring continuous or intermittent oxygen for chronic conditions must make their own arrangements prior to travel. Holland America Line ships are not equipped to provide guests with these services other than on an emergency basis in the Ship's Medical Center. For security and safety reasons, Holland America has selected CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist and Special Needs at Sea as the only outside vendors permitted to deliver oxygen supplies to Holland America ships.
Special Needs at Sea
Phone: 800-513-4515 (or locally at 954-585-0575)
Fax: 800-513-4516
Email: info@specialneedsatsea.com
Website: www.specialneedsatsea.com
CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist
Phone: 877-478-7827 (or locally at 780-986-6404)
Fax: 800-648-1116
Email: csa@carevacations.com
Website: www.cruiseshipassist.com
Note: Oxygen and/or oxygen equipment deliveries will not be accepted from any other companies.
Please be advised that all oxygen and oxygen equipment rental arrangements must be made by the guest and the third party provider. Consequently, you assume the entire risk of utilizing these third party services subject only to whatever terms or arrangements are made by you or on your behalf with the service provider. Refund issues must be dealt with solely between you and the service provider. We recommend contacting one of these companies to confirm your arrangements as soon as possible in order to ensure the availability of your specific requests.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own oxygen and/or oxygen equipment from home. Please note that the ship's staff and crew are not permitted to handle oxygen and/or oxygen equipment during the embarkation and disembarkation process. Thus, you must be able to handle your supplies if you bring your own. Please contact the Access & Compliance Department prior to sailing if you will require oxygen while on your cruise.
Please Note: In accordance with FAA regulations, airlines have restrictions concerning traveling with oxygen and oxygen containers. It is the traveler’s responsibility to be familiar with and comply with the regulations of the airline they are traveling on.
Guests can connect to the internet via satellite link 24 hours a day, satellite conditions permitting, either by accessing a 24/7 wireless connection "hotspot" or by utilizing the resources of the Explorations Café on board.
Wireless Internet Service
Each Holland America Line vessel offers wireless internet service in most public lounges throughout the ship. Guests may use their laptop computer or other wireless internet-enabled device to connect to the wireless internet service on board. IPhone and Android phone users will enjoy easy-to-navigate mobile friendly login. Internet Plans vary in price to accommodate individual needs and are interchangeable between the private computer terminals available 24-hours a day in the Explorations Café and your wireless device.
Explorations Café or Internet Café Internet Service
The Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times offers a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can access the internet via the onboard computers or via your own wireless internet device, such as a laptop computer, iPad or iPhone.
Explorations Café or Internet Café pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Please inquire on board for current prices.
- One-time Activation Fee of $3.95 applies to each user
- Basic time charge = $0.75 per minute, pay as you go, or purchase a Discounted Time Plan
- 250 minutes for $100.00, $0.40 per minute
- 100 minutes for $55.00, $0.55 per minute
Time Plan minutes can be used anytime throughout the cruise.
Each Holland America ship has an onboard Medical Center staffed by licensed physicians and critical care nurses. While not a full-service hospital, the Medical Center is well equipped to handle most emergencies and routine medical procedures.
A customary fee will be charged for services and medications dispensed (with the exception of meclizine for seasickness, Tylenol®, and aspirin, which may also be obtained at the Front Office). If you become ill or injured during the voyage and your diagnostic and/or care needs exceed the capabilities of the medical center, you will be transferred to medical facilities ashore. Please note that Medicare and many health insurance plans do NOT cover the cost of medical care at sea, in foreign countries, or for air evacuation. Guests are encouraged to obtain travel medical insurance prior to travel in order to be reimbursed for services rendered.
If you have a chronic medical condition, please bring a recent report from your physician. The medical staff on board is not available for daily care, unless you are hospitalized in the Medical Center. You must be able to care for yourself, including dressing, eating and attending the ship's safety drills. If you are unable to function independently in these areas, you must bring a caregiver with you.
Keep medication close at hand in your purse or carry-on bag. Be sure to bring enough prescription medicine to last throughout your cruise, as it may not be available on board or in some of the countries visited.
Holland America Line has a youth program and the ship is staffed with a professional Club HAL Director dedicated to making sure children have a great time. Some of the fun-filled activities include bingo for prizes, arts & crafts, special parties, and much more. Each participant also receives a Club HAL t-shirt. An activity schedule for each age group will be delivered to your stateroom each evening.
Activities are offered for kids (ages 3-7), 'tweens (8-12), and teens (13-17). The program has an open door policy, which means participants may come and go as they please. All activities are supervised. However, the Club HAL Director is not responsible for any child if he/she chooses to leave the activity.
Ship Overview
| Statistics | |
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| Year Built: | 2006 |
| Year Refurbished: | 2015 |
| Year Entered Present Fleet: | 2006 |
| Previous name: | |
| County of Registry: | Netherlands |
| Tonnage (GRT): | 82318 |
| PAX (basis 2): | 1972 |
| Max Pax (inc. Uppers): | 2596 |
| Passenger Decks: | 11 |
| Number of Crew: | 811 |
| Officers' Nationality: | European |
| Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: | International |
| Stateroom | |
|---|---|
| Suites with balcony: | 0 |
| Suites (no balcony) | 0 |
| Ocean View with balcony | 0 |
| Ocean View (no balcony) | 0 |
| Accomodations Inside | 28 |
| Total number of accomodations in all categories | 986 |
Reviews
Ship Reviews
Cruise reviews reflect the opnions of travel editors and cruisers / readers and may not represent those of our company.
Submit Your Own Review!Nice ship
Pros: Nice ship
Cons: Older ship showing signs of age
Review: The ship is very nicely maintained for its age. Once in a while an oder resembling a sewer like smell emanates from the toilet in the stateroom. It goes away with a few flushes.
Interesting itineraries
Pros: Interesting itineraries
Cons: Caters to significantly elderly passengers
Review: The majority of passengers were elderly. Not just older, but significantly elderly. Significant number of passengers using mobility assist devices made tendering times excessively long in embarking and disembarking from tenders. Gangways onto ship extremely steep causing elderly to have difficulty in using them. On-board daily activities geared towards older passengers. Example: "adult coloring" and "paper folding" were offered daily. Evening entertainment very "amateur hour" with shows not appropriate for young children or people offended by semi-porno productions--several close to "X" rated Vegas style. This ship seemed to not handle rough seas as well as other ships I've been on in much rougher seas. I frequently felt I was going to be tossed out of bed with the ship rolling. Ship would travel very slowly (9 knots?) thus sea time between ports was excessive. Ship was very clean with friendly crew. As a solo passenger requesting a table for one expect a daily argument with the dining room maître di who will try his best to seat you at a table with other passengers. Food at all venues just okay, nothing outstanding.
Service
Pros: Service
Cons: End of trip disembarking
Review: We really enjoyed the ship and crew- things were clean and the food was great! The only issue was the disembark fiasco on the last day- until then, I would have rated it very highly- unfortunately the lack of organization and ensuing crowds, w/o ANY direction from the crew really was awful- and was our last impression of an otherwise wonderful trip
Excellent service, accommodating, knowledgeable
Pros: Excellent service, accommodating, knowledgeable
Cons: Not the Holland America I sailed on 8-10 years ago. There is a charge for certain high end foods which were previously included.
Review: Pinnacle staff is outstanding: Ljupcho, Elizabeth, Arjay, Thembi, Gede, Ganda….all of them are professionals. Smiles on their faces from the moment they see you to when you leave. They couldn’t do enough for you. I consider them friends. The cabin stewards, Irma and Ricky, were beyond helpful and very pleasant.
Everything was seamless, great staff.
Pros: Everything was seamless, great staff.
Cons: No Cons
Review: This was our first cruise so we can’t compare it but we can’t imagine a better experience. Staff was professional, curious and efficient. The food was great at e every venue. Plenty of activities all day if you chose to participate, if not you are welcomed to hang out at the spa, gymnasium or pool.
organized, friendly people, great food
Pros: organized, friendly people, great food
Cons: none
Review: This was our first cruise so we had nothing to compare to, but we were very impressed with every aspect of our trip on Noordam. I suppose after 150 years, Holland America has perfected the organization required to manage nearly 2000 passengers. We were provided detailed information for every activity - embarkation, excursions, debarkation - so we always knew what to expect. Every member of the crew was friendly, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They were happy to tell their story - where they were from and how long they had worked for HAL. Our room stewards Andi & Salim were outstanding! We ate most meals at the buffet. There was a great variety for all tastes. We had one dinner in the main dining room, and one at the Pinnacle Grill. The steaks were cooked perfectly.
Service and organization
Pros: Service and organization
Cons: No Cons
Review: Margaret and Geo, Guest Services Associates in the Neptune Lounge were outstanding. They were very professional, friendly and helpful. We really appreciated all their assistance!
Process was run well and very efficiently..
Pros: Process was run well and very efficiently..
Cons: Would have liked the ship to get closer to the Hubbard Glacier for viewing.
Review: Really enjoyed the entire trip.
Beginning with travel agent odet. He did a great job had a lot of patience dealing with 4 woman going to Alaska. Holland America noordam was fabulous can’t say enough about the crew. They were 5 star. No cons to report.
Pros: Beginning with travel agent odet. He did a great job had a lot of patience dealing with 4 woman going to Alaska. Holland America noordam was fabulous can’t say enough about the crew. They were 5 star. No cons to report.
Cons: Have no cons everything was 5 star.
Review: Will definitely tell friends about travel land
Everything!! The rooms were amazing, food was great, overall decor and presentation phenomenal! The staff though-that was the icing on the cake! This was by far the best staff we have experienced.
Pros: Everything!! The rooms were amazing, food was great, overall decor and presentation phenomenal! The staff though-that was the icing on the cake! This was by far the best staff we have experienced.
Cons: Nothing!
Review: We loved every part of this trip so much we hated leaving! Widhi was the kindest, hardworking steward. He knew everyone’s name and greeted us as if we had known each other for years and in the most professional way! Hazel-out omelette chef-and friend from the south (her from the south Philippines and us from south US) was always smiling and happy ready to provide us whatever we needed. Roldan was helpful, courteous, friendly, funny, professional, and hard working. Our dining staff was spot on! The captain didn’t seem like a distant voice but instead a part of the experience! Every single person we encountered just made our trip even more phenomenal!!
Staff very friendly and efficient. Ship was very cleans and maintained. Excursions were great.
Pros: Staff very friendly and efficient. Ship was very cleans and maintained. Excursions were great.
Cons: Ship seemed very crowded. Dress code in dining room not followed. Entertainment was not that good.
Review: This was our 17th HAL cruise and for some reason the ship seemed extremely crowded and it was a much rowdier crowd. There was no regard for the dress code with many people in the dining room for dinner in jeans, t-shirts and ball caps even on dressy nights. The staff and crew were very helpful and very friendly. We miss not having priority boarding for 4 star Mariners.
Excellent selection of ports…all slightly different. Staff very attentive and personable. Ship right size, in immaculate condition.
Pros: Excellent selection of ports…all slightly different. Staff very attentive and personable. Ship right size, in immaculate condition.
Cons: On rare occasions, staff overbearing. App and internet took several days to figure out.
Review: Enjoyable cruise.
Staff was great
Pros: Staff was great
Cons: More entertainment
Review: For me I spent my time at pool and casino so I was ok with what I had to do.
Excellent staff, nicely appointed, easy to navigate
Pros: Excellent staff, nicely appointed, easy to navigate
Cons: Extra charges for food upgrades. Something I wasn't expecting
Review: Cabin attendants Didi & Vendi went over & above to make us comfortable. They fulfilled our every wish.
Superior service, friendly staff, excellent entertainment, delicious food. Cleanliness
Pros: Superior service, friendly staff, excellent entertainment, delicious food. Cleanliness
Cons: Older ship, so some areas are smaller than in newer ships.
Review: Best staff on any previous cruise. Efficient, friendly, accommodating. Met all needs and handled changes smoothly. Gave a feeling of family. Great food.
Fun cruise, staff and food excellent
Pros: Fun cruise, staff and food excellent
Cons: Getting the Niro Virus
Review: Fun crew, staff very nice, food excellent Stateroom very clean and comfortable Entertainment in main area sometimes disappointing
the waiters, :Batara and Aditya and room personnel Yudi and Mat
Pros: the waiters, :Batara and Aditya and room personnel Yudi and Mat
Cons: The weather.
Review: The dining room personnel was outstanding. Ours were Batara and Aditya. Learned our names right away and never forgot them The whole dining room was worked efficiently.. our waiters were so helpful. I felt the dining room was VERY well trained. I told the person in charge how I felt about his working with them. Our room was cared for by Yudi and Mat. Yudi was outstanding and helpful. and could greet us from down the hall,too. This was an exciting but restful cruise. Congratulations to whoever made it so great. Even with the lousy weather!
The staff was amazing. The food was delicious. We lacked for nothing on this trip. In talking to other more seasoned travelers who could compare one cruise over another this one was the top choice over and over.
Pros: The staff was amazing. The food was delicious. We lacked for nothing on this trip. In talking to other more seasoned travelers who could compare one cruise over another this one was the top choice over and over.
Cons: This cruise is not a party barge. It is very much laid back and relaxed. The entertainment was not geared to a younger crowed but still there was plenty to enjoy.
Review:
Dining room; staff, service, clean ship, on board activities
Pros: Dining room; staff, service, clean ship, on board activities
Cons: Buffet; cost of 1 excursion did not meet expectations ??
Review: Very impressed with cleanliness of ship and excellent service. I would highly recommend this ship!
The crew and staff were excellent
Pros: The crew and staff were excellent
Cons: The ship is in dire need of a technology upgrade.
Review:
Staff courtesy and responsiveness. Art Program with Sam. Hawaiian Ambassadors. Bar events with Fritz.
Pros: Staff courtesy and responsiveness. Art Program with Sam. Hawaiian Ambassadors. Bar events with Fritz.
Cons: No Cons
Review: Thoroughly enjoyed the six days on Noordam from Vancouver to Honolulu. Beginning to plan next cruise.
Excellent staff, great selection of food, good facilities and cabins comfortable
Pros: Excellent staff, great selection of food, good facilities and cabins comfortable
Cons: Problem with toilet in cabin, entertainment not that great
Review: We had a really good time on the Noordam. The staff were so friendly. The cabins were spacious and kept very clean. Our balcony was great to sit out and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the inside passage. Food in both restaurants was excellent with a great variety of options. The standard of entertainment varied quite a lot with some excellent shows and some not so great. The ports we visited Juneau, Skagway and Ketichan were lovely scenic ports and the there was a good variety of shopping available. We also booked excursions via Alaska Shore Experts and they were great especially the whale watching from Juneau and the Yukon train and bus journey from Skagway, the scenery was absolutely amazing. We did not get to see Glacier Bay due to a medical emergency on board which meant the ship had to be diverted but we were really impressed with the care given to our fellow passenger who had to be transferred off the boat
Wonderful Experience
Pros: Wonderful Experience
Cons: No Cons
Review: Great staff on ship, made you feel like a guest
Itinerary, luggage service, food, smooth transition from place to place
Pros: Itinerary, luggage service, food, smooth transition from place to place
Cons: Hotels can be overbooked, 13 days of going non-stop
Review:
The service, dining in the vista dining room, the ports, cleanliness, and stateroom.
Pros: The service, dining in the vista dining room, the ports, cleanliness, and stateroom.
Cons: Some room service items, some of the buffet items, and the price of alcohol.
Review:
Food stewards, room stewards, the Turkish bath
Pros: Food stewards, room stewards, the Turkish bath
Cons: No drawers in our stateroom
Review: We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise! It was everything we expected. Our food stewards were exceptional. Our room stewards helped us with birthday and anniversary surprises! The BBC program was awesome! The Tasman Sea was rough, but we took it is stride as part of our adventure! Security staff have embarkation and disembarkation down to a science at every port! We didn’t have to wait for anything, it even tenders! Food is great, beds are comfy, staff are awesome!!
great service
Pros: great service
Cons: food not up to level of past cruises
Review: good cruise but nothing special
Personnel were exceptional
Pros: Personnel were exceptional
Cons: Food and activities on board were lacking
Review:
Excellent dining, Wonderful land and train excursions.
Pros: Excellent dining, Wonderful land and train excursions.
Cons: Wine was mostly foreign and overpriced. West mark in Anchorage is in bad need of repair.
Review: Overall this was a fabulous cruise. Some of the problems that I experienced were from my own lack of knowledge. HAL had changed the names of some of the venues on the ship, but not the signs. This was a little confusing. The cruise line made every effort to make the trip enjoyable, especially glacier bay.
Tasteful food; great variety of meals; health conscious
Pros: Tasteful food; great variety of meals; health conscious
Cons: No Cons
Review: This is a well run ship. There are lots of things to do and the excursions are interesting. The crew is very courteous, always ready to help.
Embarkation/Disembarkation, Staff(room steward, restaurants), Food quality/diversity, The Dive(taco bar), Cleanliness, Spa/gym, Room Service, BB Kings, The Alaska film set to Music by the on board musicians.
Pros: Embarkation/Disembarkation, Staff(room steward, restaurants), Food quality/diversity, The Dive(taco bar), Cleanliness, Spa/gym, Room Service, BB Kings, The Alaska film set to Music by the on board musicians.
Cons: Entertainment in main lounge was fair. In our Ocean view room the TV was outdated, the staff serving beverages were sometimes dry(not friendly) if you were ordering anything other than alcohol
Review: This Cruise was an excellent value. The ship still looked to be in great shape even though it is last to get the "class" make-over. Our cabin's TV was outdated but most other areas still looked classy and nice. The overall attitude on this Cruise was super from staff to other guests. When we visited the Lido market buffet, we always found something tasty, nutritious and good variety each day. The main dining room did a great job as well. We had OPEN dining and had no problems getting sat in a nice location, quickly. The staff was pleasant and the food tasted really good, I tried many plates offered. We also ate at Canaletto and Pinnacle Grill, one night each. I can't say enough of how wonderful all of what we ordered tasted and how much food we got, so much quantity and flavor! Again Super! "BB Kings" entertainment was really good, however the HAL singer/dancers entertainment was fair, a little cheesy? The Alaskan Film along with Live music by HAL musicians was fantastic! We also caught two, "out on theater", movies playing, enjoyed it. We had a couple small things in our cabin that needed HAL's attention and they jumped right on it and fixed it. My room steward was always around but not in our face, he did great and was friendly. We submitted one load of laundry to our room steward and I had my shoes shined, which he did both very timely and a great job. We also thought the gym/spa was good, almost like home. Easy to keep up with our daily routine.
Excellent food and service. Thoroughly enjoyed sailing with Holland America Cruise.
Pros: Excellent food and service. Thoroughly enjoyed sailing with Holland America Cruise.
Cons: Would have enjoyed evangelical Bible studies.
Review: 1. There was sewer smell many days on Deck 4. 2. Comedian's "off color" remarks in his set did not fit the family friendly atmosphere.
Enjoyed the trip with comfort and leisure
Pros: Enjoyed the trip with comfort and leisure
Cons: A bit too crowded during breakfast and lunch times
Review: Enjoyed the voyage and sight-seeing at ports of call. The scenic view of the inside passage was great on our return trip
Price, service, excursions
Pros: Price, service, excursions
Cons: No Cons
Review: We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Would recommend HAL to our friends and family. Thank you!
Easy to learn the layout of the ship. Not overwhelming at all.
Pros: Easy to learn the layout of the ship. Not overwhelming at all.
Cons: None.
Review: We were pleasantly surprised by the ship and our room. Very nice. The staff was extremely helpful and very courteous. We would highly recommend the cruise line and the ship to anyone.
Clean environment, frequent communication, good food, super service by all
Pros: Clean environment, frequent communication, good food, super service by all
Cons: Malfunction caused us to miss excursion
Review: This as our very first cruise. We were apprehensive in many ways. The Alaska cruise by Holland was a fantastic time and certainly opened our eyes to the potential of more cruises in our future travel plans. Common ation throughout the trip was frequent, clear, and on track giving us everything we needed to enjoy every facet. I
Front desk was extremely helpful and so very patient!!
Pros: Front desk was extremely helpful and so very patient!!
Cons: In Lido hard to find a cleared table. Appeared under stafffed.
Review:
Pros: No Pros
Cons: No Cons
Review: This was our first cruise so I really don't have anything to compare it to. This being our first time it was every thing we could hope for.
staff was very attentive
Pros: staff was very attentive
Cons: few activities for kids
Review: truly enjoyable cruise, had a great time and appreciated the view from the spacious balcony compared to other cruise lines. the breakfast in bed was awesome
The trip was more than we expected.
Pros: The trip was more than we expected.
Cons: Only the red eye flight from Vancouver to new York
Review: The land, Cruise and Vancouver trip was extremely well planned and everything went so smooth. One best part was that we did not have to worry about our luggage from the beginning to the vend. The cruise was one of the best I been before. I absolutely love it and enjoy.
Like always, the ship was clean and the staff friendly
Pros: Like always, the ship was clean and the staff friendly
Cons: Disembarkation created confusion for some
Review: By and large, everything went smoothly, the food was excellent and the entertainment great. Since we had to leave the ship as early as possible in order to catch our flight, we opted to take our luggage ourselves and proceeded toward the exit which was already filled with people who were supposed to be in their cabins. Unfortunately, there was no officer or crew member in sight . Finally, some crew members appeared and we were able to leave the ship after lugging our suite cases to an other level which originally was not on the program.
The state room was amazing and our location was perfect
Pros: The state room was amazing and our location was perfect
Cons: The food was the same and got a bit tiring
Review: It was definately a trip worth taking. The staff was very attentive and they were always smiling! My only complaint is that the food was the same every day, even in the restaurants.
Stateroom service, Atria bar service (Leo Bon--superb)
Pros: Stateroom service, Atria bar service (Leo Bon--superb)
Cons: Dining room service, food
Review: Dining room staff needs additional training. Food presentation better than quality of food. Entertainment in Vista Lounge not up to what it used to be.
Reasonable number of guests, unlike other big cruise ships
Pros: Reasonable number of guests, unlike other big cruise ships
Cons: Embarkation time unreasonably long & not well organized
Review: Guests should have pre-assigned times to register for embarkation based on previously submitted preferred times. There was chaos at the port terminal when almost everyone arrived at the same time to embark!
Steward were awesome and Lido staff were great too.
Pros: Steward were awesome and Lido staff were great too.
Cons: Unusual vibrations in our veranda from ship's engines.
Review: Easy getting luggage on disembarkation. Really enjoyed the Lido cafeteria and dining room. Meeting new people. Really enjoyed the entertainment. Dislike paying for internet service.
Service, Staterooms, Cleanliness, Friendliness of Staff, Expertise,
Pros: Service, Staterooms, Cleanliness, Friendliness of Staff, Expertise,
Cons: None
Review: I was dismayed to see some passengers dressed inappropriately for the formal evenings to the extent that some were in shorts, tee shirts and flip flops. Though these people were not dining in the main dining room or specialty restaurants, they still looked out of place and disrespectful of fellow passengers. They should have at the very least be dressed in "smart casual". If they want to be dressed in this manner, then travel on Carnival!!
Wonderful Food and Cabin Service
Pros: Wonderful Food and Cabin Service
Cons: Spa rooms not properly functioning
Review: Overall a great ship. The Specialty restaurants were particularly good. Crew treated us very well. Nothing not to like
Wonderful service food and activities
Pros: Wonderful service food and activities
Cons: Sauna and steam rooms not hot
Review: Great food especially in specialty restaurants. Very good entertainment
Food very good; service staff was fantastic; ship exceptionally clean; older ship feeling even though ship is only 8 years old; perfect size ship - not too big and not too small; Half Moon Cay was fantastic - one of the best beaches I've been to in the Caribbean and barbeque was also very good.
Pros: Food very good; service staff was fantastic; ship exceptionally clean; older ship feeling even though ship is only 8 years old; perfect size ship - not too big and not too small; Half Moon Cay was fantastic - one of the best beaches I've been to in the Caribbean and barbeque was also very good.
Cons: Dinner menu could have had more options and not so much gourmet style in every item.
Review: Only comment had nothing to do with me other than I was with my friends, one of which required a wheelchair to get on the ship, and the amount of time it took to get a wheelchair was well over an hour; closer to 1-1/2 hours. They seemed to be short of staff and wheelchairs and way to many people requiring wheelchairs. This was very surprising for Holland America since they are known to cater to a much older crowd. Surprisingly this cruise had a large variety of ages, which was great - ages ranging from the 40's through the 90's and far more in the 50's and 60's ages.
Crew, Food, Ports, Excursions, Great beds - very comfy.
Pros: Crew, Food, Ports, Excursions, Great beds - very comfy.
Cons: none come to mind
Review: The crew was always smiling and happy to greet you. They learned your name in the dining room or at the Lido buffet on the first day and never forgot who you were. The ship was just the right size for exploration and for easily navigating. The casino was well run for a casino at sea. Tournaments were available for players. Excursions were great and plentiful. I would recommend, the ship, the crew, the ports and the food on this sailing.
Almost all staff members aboard were extremely helpful and gracious, with two exceptions.The food was varied and good.The ship is in good condition.Our stateroom with verandah was particularly nice, due to the added view from the corner, unlike other verandahs.
Pros: Almost all staff members aboard were extremely helpful and gracious, with two exceptions.The food was varied and good.The ship is in good condition.Our stateroom with verandah was particularly nice, due to the added view from the corner, unlike other verandahs.
Cons: Bathrooom tile surrounding the shower was in disrepair. Needs attention prior to next sailing!Land tours a bit too pricy. The staff members checking our IDs at the exit/re-entry post were not welcoming and need to be retrained! Som ecomnfusion regarding the baggage storage after the trip. P{perhaps a map could be prepared by the ship to help locate the exact spot after disembarking.
Review:
Pros: No Pros
Cons: No Cons
Review: Holland America Noordam is a great ship. My family had a superb cruise. The food was great, the service was excellent.There were great activitiest 3 year old and my 3 young grandkids enjoyed. The shore excursions were great.
A more upscale flavor than Norwegian, especially for the formal nights. Passengers dress up much more, which is nice, Who wants to wear a suit and tie and sit next to a bonehead in shorts and a t shirt. Saw more tuxes then we've seen in a long time. They also have a daily Catholic mass and weekly services for other faiths.
Pros: A more upscale flavor than Norwegian, especially for the formal nights. Passengers dress up much more, which is nice, Who wants to wear a suit and tie and sit next to a bonehead in shorts and a t shirt. Saw more tuxes then we've seen in a long time. They also have a daily Catholic mass and weekly services for other faiths.
Cons: Entertainment lacking, both in quality and quantity. Given the demographics of the passengers, it should have changed accordingly once it repositioned. Food was good, but nothing special. Only one real specialty restaurant. The second shared space with the buffet. Strange for a ship this size and clientel. Food good but nothing special but they did an exceptional job in accomodating a special dietary need.
Review: This was our first time with HAL after a couple of similar trips w/Norwegian. Our experience was that they are very comparable. The Noordam has been around awhile but was exceptionally well maintained. I think they are a bit more expensive than Norwegian for a comparable cruise and while we couldn't see anything that was significantly better than Norwegian, we would certainly consider them for a future trip
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