MS Westerdam - August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024
Aug 25th - Sep 1st
MS Westerdam
Holland America Cruise Line
7 Night Alaskan Explorer
from Seattle, Washington
The August 25, 2024 cruise on the MS Westerdam departs from Seattle, Washington. On this 7 Night Alaskan Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 10 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Westerdam sets sail on Sunday, Aug 25th and returns on Sunday, Sep 1st.
Itinerary
MS Westerdam - August 25, 2024 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25th | Seattle, Washington |
| 1 | Aug 25th | Cruise Puget Sound |
| 2 | Aug 26th | At Sea |
| 3 | Aug 25th | Cruise Stephens Passage |
| 3 | Aug 27th | Juneau, Alaska |
| 4 | Aug 28th | Cruise Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier |
| 5 | Aug 29th | Sitka, Alaska |
| 6 | Aug 30th | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| 7 | Aug 31st | Victoria, British Columbia |
| 8 | Sep 1st | Seattle, Washington |
MS Westerdam
Holland America Cruise Line
The MS Westerdam was built in 2004 and is amoung Holland America's 22 ships in it's fleet. The MS Westerdam is included in the cruise line's Vista Class class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the MS Westerdam vs all other Holland America ships.
Christened "The Emerald City", Seattle is known as one of the most livable cities in the world and actually receives less annual rainfall (36 inches) than New York and Atlanta. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, Puget Sound, and mountains, Seattle is a recreation enthusiasts' dream. In the summer, water sports are only 10 minutes away and winter sports, such as snow skiing, are only 45 minutes away.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Alaska's capital city, Juneau, is located in Southeast Alaska. The Tongass Rain Forest climate provides Juneau with lush terrain and wildflowers. Visitors can find unparalleled glacier viewing from Tracy Arm Fjord, Mendenhall Glacier, the Juneau Icefield and Glacier Bay National Park, and outdoor enthusiasts will love Juneau's kayaking, dogsledding, rafting, biking, hiking and glacier hiking.
Sitka is considered Alaska's most beautiful seaside town, with views of island-studded waters and stately spruce forests reaching to the water's edge. Sitka offers a combination of Native culture, Russian history, and Alaskan wilderness which provides a diverse and unequaled Alaskan experience. The mild climate and dense forests make Sitka one of the best places to view wildlife in Alaska.
The first cruise ship appeared in Ketchikan 114 years ago, and it has been a favorite port ever since. You can tour the area by boat, bus, horse-drawn trolley, or even a restored 1955 Chevy. The most famous part of town is Creek Street. The homes once comprising the red light district are now filled with arts, crafts and gift shops. Totem poles are everywhere, with 24 at Saxman Native Totem Park.
Founded as a fur-trading post by the Hudson Bay Company, Victoria is home to an interesting mix of cultures. There are English pubs, East Indian restaurants, and Japanese sushi bars. Chinatown features great buys at Market Square. Spend a pleasant afternoon among the flowers and waterways of world-famous Butchart Gardens.
Christened "The Emerald City", Seattle is known as one of the most livable cities in the world and actually receives less annual rainfall (36 inches) than New York and Atlanta. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, Puget Sound, and mountains, Seattle is a recreation enthusiasts' dream. In the summer, water sports are only 10 minutes away and winter sports, such as snow skiing, are only 45 minutes away.