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 L…

The daily Crew Appreciation is $17. 00 USD* per guest per day for non-suite stateroom guests and $19. 00 USD* per guest per day for suite guests.

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.

MinorAccompany policy

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 · 12 ports

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$157 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Today: $3,359Lowest tracked: $2,049

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12-day low

$2,049

12-day high

$3,359

12-day avg

$3,250

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Day by day

Your 18-night itinerary

13 ports and 10 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Vancouver, B.C., CA → Sitka, Alaska, US → Valdez, Alaska, USA → Kodiak, Alaska, US → Homer, Alaska, US → Anchorage, Alaska, US → Glacier Bay → Juneau, Alaska, US → Wrangell, Alaska, US → Ketchikan, Alaska, US

Day 11
Vancouver, B.C., CAEmbark
Departs 3:00 PM
Port guide
Day 22
At seaSea day
Transit the Seymour Narrows
Day 22
At seaSea day
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
Day 33
At seaSea day
Scenic cruising Princess Royal Island
Day 33
At seaSea day
Scenic cruising Grenville Channel
Day 33
At seaSea day
Scenic cruising Great Bear Rainforest
Day 44
Sitka, Alaska, US
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Day 55
At seaSea day
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 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1010
Anchorage, Alaska, US
Arrives 11:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 1111
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 1212
At seaSea day
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
Port guide

Cabins & suites

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Suite
$12,679$704 / night
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Inside
$2,829$157 / night
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Ocean View
$3,169$176 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

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

Where you stop and how long you stay

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

What's included & extra

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Included

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

Extra cost

Bars & Lounges — Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.
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
Casino — Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to tr
Paradise Lotto — Enter the Paradise Lotto drawing and you could walk away with a jackpot prize worth over $300,000. P
Wellness — Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of the cl
Greenhouse Spa & Salon — During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse
Specialty dining — Reservations and cover charges may apply

Policies & FAQ

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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 Pools: 2
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
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.