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Holland America Line · Nieuw Amsterdam

7-Day Glacier Discovery Northbound

May 16, 2027 – May 23, 20277 nightsVancouver to Whittier

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Ketchikan, Alaska

United States

Day
3
Date
May 18, 2027
Arrive
6:30 AM
Depart
3:00 PM

Ketchikan is a picturesque coastal town with a colorful frontier history, standing at the southern entrance to Alaska's famed Inside Passage. It began as a salmon cannery in 1885, built by company employee Mike Martin at the mouth of Ketchikan Creek.

Nieuw Amsterdam

Guests
2,106
Year built
2010
Deck plans

Nieuw Amsterdam

Guests
2,106
Year built
2010
Deck plans

Vancouver, B.C.

Canada

Day
1
Date
May 16, 2027
Depart
4:00 PM

Juneau, Alaska

United States

Day
4
Date
May 19, 2027
Arrive
10:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Juneau, Alaska's capital, is accessible only by air and sea, due to the rugged mountain terrain that surrounds the city. It has been a world-class travel destination since the early 1900's. The city has plenty to offer the outdoor adventurer.

Skagway, Alaska

United States

Day
5
Date
May 20, 2027
Arrive
5:30 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and quickly grew into Alaska's largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses.

Whittier, Alaska

United States

Day
8
Date
May 23, 2027
Arrive
1:00 AM

The Whittier, Alaska cruise port is a unique stop on a Holland America Line cruise tour. Home to stunning wildlife and a high concentration of glaciers, it offers outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and kayaking.

Pinnacle Suite

1,290 sq ft

Our premier 1,290 sq. ft. Pinnacle Suite features floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a large private verandah, living, dining, and dressing rooms, and lush sleeping accommodations with luxurious Duxiana® king beds. These elegant suites sleep up to four guests and include a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, and guest toilets.

Neptune Suite

465–502 sq ft

Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private verandah, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner’s Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq. ft. suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.

Signature

393–400 sq ft

These elegant 393–400 sq. ft. suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.

Verandah

228–405 sq ft

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq. ft. staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Ocean View

From $1,539 per person

With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Inside

143–225 sq ft

From $1,309 per person

These comfortable 143–225 sq. ft. staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Length
7 nights
Departs
May 16, 2027, Vancouver
Returns
May 23, 2027, Whittier
Ports of call
5
Days at sea
0
Ship
Nieuw Amsterdam

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Offers on this sailing

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Highlights

  • Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
  • Cruising Hubbard Glacier
  • College Fjord

Itinerary

  1. Day 1May 16

    Vancouver, B.C., Canada

    Depart 4:00 PM

    Embark

    Lions Gate Bridge and the harbor in Vancouver
  2. Day 2May 17

    Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage

    Scenic cruising

  3. Day 3May 18

    Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

    Arrive 6:30 AMDepart 3:00 PM

  4. Day 4May 19

    Juneau, Alaska, United States

    Arrive 10:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Juneau
  5. Day 5May 20

    Skagway, Alaska, United States

    Arrive 5:30 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Skagway
  6. Day 6May 21

    Cruising Hubbard Glacier

    Arrive 2:00 PMDepart 6:00 PM

    Scenic cruising

  7. Day 7May 22

    College Fjord

    Arrive 5:00 PMDepart 8:00 PM

    Scenic cruising

  8. Day 8May 23

    Whittier, Alaska, United States

    Arrive 1:00 AM

    Disembark

    Whittier, Alaska

Nieuw Amsterdam

Guests
2,106
Year built
2010
Dining and venues
  • Dining Room
  • Canaletto
  • Morimoto By Sea
  • Morimoto By Sea Sushi
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Tamarind
  • Lido Market
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Dive-In
  • New York Pizza & Deli
  • Crow’s Nest Café
  • Crow’s Nest Bar
  • Lido Bar
  • Pinnacle Bar
  • Ocean Bar
  • Tamarind Bar
  • Sea View Bar
  • Art Studio
  • Casino
  • Game Room
  • Kids Club
  • High Score!
  • Library
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Pickleball
  • Sport Court
  • The Shops
  • Effy Fine Jewelry
  • Art Gallery
  • Photo Gallery
  • Portrait Studio
  • Lido Pool
  • Sea View Pool
  • Hydropool
  • Hot Tubs
  • Spa & Salon
  • Retreat Cabanas
  • Fitness Center
  • Neptune Lounge

Videos

  • Staterooms and suites

  • Casino

  • Entertainment

  • Spa and salon

All Nieuw Amsterdam sailings

Deck plans

Open effective after September 20 2026 plan (PDF)

effective after September 20 2026
Nieuw Amsterdam, effective after September 20 2026 deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Inside, Nieuw Amsterdam

    Inside

    Inside (143–225 sq ft)

    These comfortable 143–225 sq. ft. staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

    $1,309

  • Ocean View, Nieuw Amsterdam

    Ocean View

    Ocean View

    With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

    $1,539

Taxes and fees included.

Dates and prices

7 nights, 7-Day Glacier Discovery Northbound

On Nieuw Amsterdam

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