18 Night Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer aboard the Holland America Zaandam
Prepare for eighteen nights of breathtaking travel through the sea when you set sail with the Holland America Zaandam from Vancouver and back again.
Spending time in rare stops like Homer, Prince Rupert, and Wrangell makes this cruise noteworthy. This route is an uncommon one for the Zaandam, As it sails it just once.
We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this, so there are no surprises at checkout. Coming in at under $135 a day, this deal is solid.
The Holland America Zaandam
Based in Vancouver and refurbished only one year ago in 2025, more than 1,400 passengers can sail comfortably on this highly-rated Rotterdam class vessel.
The Zaandam Holland America has a basketball court, a casino, two jacuzzis, a gym, and a spa.
- Ship class
- Rotterdam
- Built
- 2000
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Guests
- 1,432
- Crew
- 647
- Length
- 663 ft
Your Itinerary
This cruise includes seven days at sea and ten days in port. High points include visits to once-in-a-lifetime ports like Homer and Wrangell plus a long stop in Prince Rupert.
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Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on November 9th of last year, The price of a stateroom on this sailing has ranged between $2,409 and $3,054 inclusive of taxes and port charges. Right now this itinerary is at an all time low, so secure your room now before it increases.
Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.
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Alternate Sailings
The Zaandam sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route.
No other departures of this route are on sale right now.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026