Welcome to the ‘Emerald City’. Make your way to your hotel, where you can relax after your flight or just drop off your bags ready to explore!

Take a stroll through Pike Place Market, check out the diverse exhibits at the Museum of Pop Culture, and then ascend the Space Needle to watch the sunset over the city and Olympic National Park beyond.

For dinner, head to the historic Pioneer Square area or the bustling Capitol Hill district, where you’ll find some of Seattle’s finest seafood restaurants and farm-to-table dining experiences.

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You can have a relaxed breakfast at your hotel before making your way to the cruise terminal for an early afternoon departure from Seattle’s Pier 91, at Smith Cove.

Once onboard, explore your floating home for the next week and get acquainted with the ship’s amenities before heading to the upper decks for departure. As the ship glides through the sheltered waters of Puget Sound, marvel at the panoramic views of Seattle’s skyline giving way to forested islands and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains on the horizon.

As evening approaches, prepare for your first dinner aboard ship in the elegant main dining room, where you’ll be treated to Holland America’s renowned cuisine. Cap off your first night with live entertainment in one of the ship’s theatres or join fellow passengers at the sail-away celebration on deck as you begin your journey north toward the wilds of Alaska.

Dinner

Settle into the rhythm of life at sea as your Holland America cruise continues its northern journey through the pristine waters of the North Pacific. Today you’ll cruise west of the remote Haida Gwaii archipelago (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands), a mystical chain of over 150 islands known as the “Galápagos of the North” for their unique ecosystem and rich Indigenous heritage.

Keep your camera ready as you may spot whales, dolphins, and seabirds in these nutrient-rich waters, while the distant, mist-shrouded peaks of the coastal mountains create a dramatic backdrop. The ship’s naturalist will be on hand to share insights about the marine life and the fascinating history of these waters, once home to ancient Haida settlements.

As evening falls over the vast Pacific, dress elegantly for formal dinner in the main dining room, followed by a spectacular Broadway-style production in the ship’s theater or live jazz in one of the intimate lounges

Your choice of cabin

All meals on board

Passing Port Alexander on the tip of Baranof Island, your Alaska cruise heads past the mouth of Frederick Sound to Stephens Passage, where the mountains come right down into the sea, high tide licking the roots of spruce and hemlock.

Arriving into the Alaskan capital, Juneau, around 13:00, you can spend the afternoon at leisure, or join one of several excursions on offer, including whale watching, sea kayaking, a tour to Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau’s Glacier Gardens, a helicopter flight and the ever-popular all-you-can-eat salmon bake!

Dinner will be served back on board, before you depart late evening.

Your choice of cabin

All meals on board

Have your binoculars and camera ready as you cruise through Glacier Bay to the mile-wide Margerie Glacier, where you may have a chance to witness ice calving.

This area is also known for its abundant wildlife, with humpback whales frequenting the icy waters and brown bears patrolling the wind-swept beaches.

Whilst you’ll probably want to spend most of the day on deck, do make sure to join the onboard presentation from a local Huna Tlingit guide about the ecology and geology of Glacier Bay, and why it’s critical that wild lands remain forever wild.

Late afternoon, you will stop at Icy Strait Point, where there is a variety of optional activities available, including kayaking, whale watching, and cooking in a wild kitchen.

Your choice of cabin

All meals on board

Arriving into Sitka early this morning, you have the best part of the day to explore this fascinating former Russian outpost. Originally named New Archangel, the city’s past is evident in the onion dome of St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Russian Bishop’s House, both National Historic Landmarks.

Optional excursions here include a guided hike in the Tongass National Rainforest, a 4×4 nature safari, sea kayaking, fly fishing, and a wildlife cruise, with the chance to spot sea otters.

Reboard the ship for an afternoon departure. Enjoy dinner and onboard entertainment, perhaps a movie night or a comedy show.

Your choice of cabin

All meals on board

Your next port of call is Ketchikan, a colourful town that appears to cling to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, surrounded by forest.

Rich in resources, this area has been the home to the Tlingit people since time immemorial, and the Haida and Tsimshians who moved to what is now South East Alaska from Canadamuch later. You can learn about their history and traditions at the Totem Heritage Centre and Totem Bight State Park, and in nearby Saxman Village.

A number of optional excursions are also available including sea kayaking, salmon fishing, an e-bike ride through the rainforest, and bear spotting by floatplane!

Lastly, for souvenirs (or locally smoked salmon), take a stroll along historic Creek Street, a boardwalk built over the Ketchikan Creek.

Your chosen cabin

All meals on board

Enjoy your final day at sea as your Alaska cruise makes one final call on its way back to Seattle, in the garden city of Victoria, on Vancouver Island.

You’ll arrive in the evening, but still have a chance to enjoy a stroll along the picturesque Inner Harbour, or join an optional excursion to the acclaimed Butchart Gardens (an hour’s drive away) or an ‘Afternoon Tea with a twist’ at the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Onboard, you can enjoy a farewell dinner or one last night of entertainment.

Your chosen cabin

All meals on board

Enjoy a final breakfast on board before arriving back into Seattle this morning.

If you would like to add extra nights in the city, or a self drive or guided tour of America’s Pacific Northwest, just let your Travel Consultant know.

Otherwise, make your way to Seattle International Airport for your flight home

Breakfast

Holland America Inside Cabins offer:

• Two lower beds that can be converted to one queen-size bed, with a plush Euro-Top mattresses
• Small seating area with a TV
• Generous wardrobes and storage space
• En-suite with a premium massage shower head and Elemis Aromapure soap and shampoo
• Luxurious bathrobes

Daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service come as standard.

Holland America Ocean View Cabins offer:

• Two lower beds that can be converted to one queen-size bed, with a plush Euro-Top mattresses
• Seating area with a window overlooking the ocean, and a TV
• Generous wardrobes and storage space
• En-suite with a bath/shower and Elemis Aromapure soap and shampoo
• Luxurious bathrobes

Daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service come as standard.

Holland America’s Verandah Cabins offer:

• Two lower beds that can be converted to one queen-size bed, with a plush Euro-Top mattresses
• Floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a private verandah
• Inside seating area with a TV
• Generous wardrobes and storage space
• En-suite with a bath/shower and Elemis Aromapure soap and shampoo
• Hairdryer and luxurious bathrobes

Daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service come as standard.

Holland America’s Signature Suites offer:

• Two lower beds that can be converted to one queen-size bed, with a plush Euro-Top mattresses
• A single Murphy (wall) bed
• Floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a private verandah
• Inside seating area with a TV
• Generous wardrobes and storage space
• En-suite with duel sinks, a whirlpool bath with a shower, and Elemis Aromapure soap and shampoo
• Hair dryer and luxurious bathrobes

Daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service come as standard.