Holland America Line, Great Alaskan Explorer from Vancouver, 15 September, 2024

Cruising from: Vancouver, British Columbia;

Departure Date: 15 September, 2024;

Cruise Line: Holland America Line;

Cruise Ship: Noordam;

Duration: 14 days;

Ports of Call: Vancouver, Kodiak, Anchorage, Homer, Valdez, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Inside Passage, Vancouver;

Day 0 Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is located in British Columbia, and is considered one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world, with a thriving cultural scene, stunning natural surroundings, and a diverse and welcoming population....

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea....

Day 2 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea....

Day 3 Kodiak, Alaska

Kodiak Island is a rugged and remote island located off the coast of southern Alaska, and is a cruise destination that offers visitors the chance to experience the natural beauty and unique culture of the region. This stunning island is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including bears,...

Day 4 Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, is also an important transportation hub and connection point for cruises departing from other ports in the state....

Day 5 Homer, Alaska

Homer is on the shore of Kachemak Bay on the southwest side of the Kenai Peninsula. Downtown Homer is strung along Pioneer Avenue on a sloping hill between high bluffs to the north and Kachemak Bay to the south....

Day 6 Valdez, Alaska

Valdez is a city and one of the most important ports in Alaska. The city was named in 1790 after the Spanish Navy Minister Antonio Valdés y Fernández Bazán. It suffered catastrophic damage during the 1964 Alaska earthquake and is located near the site of the disastrous 1989 Exxon Valdez oil...

Day 7 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea....

Day 8 Glacier Bay, Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park is a pristine wilderness area in southeast Alaska that is famous for its stunning glaciers, towering mountains, and abundant wildlife. A cruise through Glacier Bay is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that offers visitors the chance to witness the raw beauty of this...

Day 9 Skagway, Alaska

Skagway, located in the Upper Lynn Canal is a place in Alaska where the past lives on. The Port of Skagway is the northernmost ice-free, deep-water port in North America, and serves as a year-round transportation hub between Alaska, the Yukon Territory, Northern British Columbia, the Northwest...

Day 10 Sitka, Alaska

Sitka, Alaska is a popular departure port for many Alaskan cruises, offering visitors a chance to explore the Last Frontier's stunning natural beauty, rich history, and culture....

Day 11 Ketchikan, Alaska

An Alaskan cruise from Ketchikan is an unforgettable adventure that will take you through some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world....

Day 12 Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Located on Kaien Island, Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia is part of the Alaska cruise theatre. Main attractions in the port town include spectacular ocean fishing; cultural tours, whale-watching tours and grizzly bear-viewing tours; and enjoying amazingly fresh...

Day 13 Inside Passage, Alaska

A cruise through the Inside Passage is an unforgettable experience that offers visitors the chance to witness some of the most stunning natural scenery in the world. This iconic waterway runs along the southeastern coast of Alaska and offers breathtaking views of towering mountains,...

Day 14 Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is located in British Columbia, and is considered one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world, with a thriving cultural scene, stunning natural surroundings, and a diverse and welcoming population....