18 Night Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer aboard the Holland America Zaandam
Set sail with the Holland America Zaandam and settle in for eighteen nights of luxurious cruising across the sea from Vancouver and back again!
Calling on rare stops such as Homer, Prince Rupert, and Wrangell makes this trip special. This route is an unusual one for the Zaandam, As it sails it only once.
We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in this, so there are no surprises.
The Holland America Zaandam
The Zaandam Holland America, based in Alaska and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, is a highly-rated Rotterdam class vessel that can accomodate comfortably over 1,400 guests.
The Zaandam Holland America has a casino, a basketball court, a spa, two jacuzzis, and a gym.
Your Itinerary
This cruise includes ten days in port and seven sea days. Highlights include long stops in Glacier Bay and Prince Rupert in addition to visits to extremely rare ports like Homer and Wrangell.
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. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on November 9th of last year, The cost of this cruise has fluctuated between $3,009 and $3,144 for a stateroom, including taxes and port charges. This graph shows the price over time for each class of cabin. Now this sailing is at an all time low, so secure your room now before it rises.
Last Updated: Aug 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 26, 2026