Refund schedule for guests with bookings made in US$, CA$, or AU$: Bookings Opened November 5, 2025, or Later, for Voyages Summer 2026 or Later (Including Europe March 2026 or Later, Alaska and Canada / New England April 2026 or Later): Cruise Length Days…

Daily Crew Appreciation Charges Non-suite staterooms: US $18. 00* per guest, per day Suites: US $20.

Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. If you are pregnant or sailing with a guest who is pregnant they must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and the pregnancy is not high risk.

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Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff.

Smoking is not permitted in staterooms and most other indoor areas. For those who smoke, there are selected areas where smoking is permitted and this information will be communicated to you onboard .

Zaandam

18-Night 18-Day Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer Cruise from Vancouver

Rotterdam Class · Zaandam

Roundtrip from Vancouver

Sails Wed, Sep 16, 202618 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Vancouver, BC, CA · 13 ports

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Your 18-night itinerary

13 ports and 10 sea days on this sailing.

Day 11
Vancouver, B.C., CAEmbark
Departs 2:00 PM
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Day 22
At seaSea day
Scenic cruising Princess Royal Island
Day 22
At seaSea day
Scenic cruising Grenville Channel
Day 22
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Scenic cruising Great Bear Rainforest
Day 33
At seaSea day
Transit Snow Pass
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Transit Decision Passage
Day 44
Sitka, Alaska, US
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Day 55
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Cruising Hubbard Glacier
Day 66
Valdez, Alaska, USA
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Day 77
Kodiak, Alaska, US
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 88
Homer, Alaska, US
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 1:00 PM
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Day 99
Anchorage, Alaska, US
Arrives 7:30 AM · Departs 4:30 PM
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Day 1010
Anchorage, Alaska, US
Arrives 11:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 1111
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Day At Sea
Day 1212
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Day At Sea
Day 1313
Glacier Bay
Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1414
Juneau, Alaska, US
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Day 1515
Wrangell, Alaska, US
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Day 1616
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1717
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1818
At seaSea day
Scenic cruising Bella Bella
Day 1818
At seaSea day
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
Day 1919
Vancouver, B.C., CADisembark
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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About this ship

Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on-board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Indulge at any of the fine dining venues.

Ports of call

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Vancouver, B.C., CA
Days 1, 19
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Vancouver, B.C., CA
Sitka, Alaska, US
Day 4
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Sitka, Alaska, US
Valdez, Alaska, USA
Day 6
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Valdez, Alaska, USA
Kodiak, Alaska, US
Day 7
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Kodiak, Alaska, US
Homer, Alaska, US
Day 8
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Homer, Alaska, US
Anchorage, Alaska, US
Days 9, 10
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Anchorage, Alaska, US
Glacier Bay
Day 13
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Glacier Bay
Juneau, Alaska, US
Day 14
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Juneau, Alaska, US
Wrangell, Alaska, US
Day 15
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Wrangell, Alaska, US
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
Day 16
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Ketchikan, Alaska, US
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Day 17
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Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Entertainment & Nightlife
Onboard Activities

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Dining — For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Beh
Pinnacle Grill — Reserve a table in the intimate Pinnacle Grill for lunch or dinner and celebrate the day’s adventure
Morimoto by Sea — Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill at least
Bars & Lounges — Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails. Cost: Additional Fee
Mix — Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges and gathering places onboard. Explore Mi
Crow’s Nest — Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center
Explorer's Lounge — The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your
Casino — From perennially popular slot machines and blackjack tables to the latest in sophisticated gaming, t

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 5
Beam: 106 ft (32.2 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 6
Elevator / Lift: 12
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 61,396
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: January, 2025
Maiden Voyage: May, 2000
Maximum Speed: 23 knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Crew: 615
Number of Decks: 10
Number of Staterooms: 716
Number of Suites: 197
Officer's Nationality: Dutch
Passenger Capacity: 1,432
Registry: Netherlands
Ship Class: Rotterdam Class
Ship Length: 781 ft (238 m)
Spa: Yes
Swimming Pools: 2
Teen Club: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.