7 Night Alaska Explorer Cruise aboard the Holland America Westerdam

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Prepare for seven nights of luxurious sailing through the sea when you join the Holland America Westerdam from Seattle and back again.

Spending time in rare destinations such as Victoria, BC, Icy Strait Point, and Sitka makes this trip noteworthy. This is a standard route for the Westerdam.

We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so that you can compare trips easily.


The Holland America Westerdam

Based in Alaska and refurbished just three years ago in 2023, more than 1,900 people can cruise on this top-rated Vista class cruise ship.

The Westerdam Holland America wows guests with a casino, a spa, five jacuzzis, and a gym.

Ship class
Vista
Built
2004
Refurbished
2023
Guests
1,968
Crew
817
Length
935 ft
Holland America Westerdam
Bars & cafésBars & Lounges

Your Itinerary

This cruise is made up of five days in port and one sea day. Major features include visits to extremely rare cities like Victoria, BC, Icy Strait Point, and Sitka.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat29April 29thSaturday
3:00pm
3:00pm
Puget Sound, Washington (Cruising)
Sun30April 30thSunday
At Sea
Stephens Passage, AK (Cruising)
Mon1May 1stMonday
12:30pm – 10:00pm
12:30pm – 10:00pm
Glacier Bay National Park, AK (Cruising)
Tue2May 2ndTuesday
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Wed3May 3rdWednesday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Thu4May 4thThursday
6:30am – 1:00pm
6:30am – 1:00pm
Fri5May 5thFriday
8:00pm – 11:59pm
8:00pm – 11:59pm
Sat6May 6thSaturday
7:00am
7:00am
Day 3Juneau
Day 4Icy Strait Point
Day 6Ketchikan
Day 7Victoria, BC

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a couple months ago, the price of this sailing has remained at $1,234. Today this itinerary is at its minimum price, so reserve your cabin now before it goes up.

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Stay connected on board

A GigSky eSIM works on the ship and ashore in the Americas and the Caribbean, so your phone just works without the ship's Wi‑Fi package.

Unlimited data for your 8 days $128.99 $109.64

500 MB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps; messaging, email and maps apps stay unlimited.

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Alternate Sailings

The same itinerary is also sailed by the Eurodam.

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