18 Night Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip)
MS Zaandam
MS Zaandam
September 15, 2027
18 Night Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer

MS Zaandam - 9/15/2027

The September 15, 2027 cruise on the MS Zaandam departs from Vancouver, British Columbia. On this 18 Night Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 18 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Zaandam sets sail on Wednesday, Sep 15th and returns on Sunday, Oct 3rd.

Cruise Length
18
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Vancouver
British Columbia
Port Stops
18
Sea Days
2

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MS Zaandam - September 15, 2027 - 18 Nights

DayDatePort
1Sep 15thVancouver, British Columbia
2Sep 15th Bella Bella Waglisla British Columbia
2Sep 15thCruise Inside Passage, Alaska
2Sep 15thSeymour Narrows, British Columbia
3Sep 15thCruise Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia
3Sep 15thCruise Princess Royal Channel
3Sep 15thCruise Grenville Channel
4Sep 18thSitka, Alaska
5Sep 19thCruise Hubbard Glacier
6Sep 20thValdez, Alaska
7Sep 21stKodiak, Alaska
8Sep 22ndHomer, Alaska
9Sep 23rdAnchorage, Alaska
10Sep 15thAnchorage, Alaska
11Sep 25thAt Sea
12Sep 26thAt Sea
13Sep 27thCruise Glacier Bay
14Sep 28thJuneau, Alaska
15Sep 29thWrangell, Alaska
16Sep 30thKetchikan, Alaska
17Oct 1stPrince Rupert, British Columbia
18Sep 15thCruise Inside Passage, Alaska
19Oct 3rdVancouver, British Columbia
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The MS Zaandam sails on September 15, 2027 for a 18 Night Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Vancouver, British Columbia on Oct 3rd at 7:00 AM. During the 23-day journey, the MS Zaandam will visit 17 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

MS Zaandam Size Infographic

MS Zaandam

62 k
tonnage
778 ft
length
2000
year built
716
cabins
1,432
passengers
615
crew

MS ZAANDAM SIZE

The MS Zaandam has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 61,396 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet (237 meters) in length. MS Zaandam is included in Holland America’s Rotterdam Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Zaandam holds 2,047 passengers. That includes 1,432 cruise vacationers and 615 staff members. The MS Zaandam total number of staterooms is 716.

MS Zaandam Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:61,396 GT
  • Length:778 ft (237 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2000
  • Years Served:2000 - Present
  • Capacity:1,432
  • Crew Members:615
  • Total on Board:2,047
  • Total Staterooms:716
  • Flagged Country:Netherlands
  • Ship Cost:300 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MS Zaandam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Zaandam Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
SEP 152027
D:4:00 PM

This metropolis is Canada's fastest growing city. Visit Gastown, a restored turn-of-the-century district where Vancouver's first saloon still stands. See trumpeter swans at Lost Lake, contemplate the ducks at Beaver Lagoon, or watch exotic aquatic creatures at the Stanley Park Aquarium. Climb the Lookout for a 360-degree view of the city.

Day2
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Alaska's Inside Passage is awash with pristine water mountain views. A cruise among the fjords and islands takes you into prime habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, and whales. The Inside Passage is home to the totem poles of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indians, and Russian setters, as well as prospectors, lumberjacks, and fishermen. All have added to the tapestry of this area's history.

Day3
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The Great Bear Rainforest is a vast, pristine wilderness located along the central and northern coast of British Columbia, spanning approximately 6.4 million hectares of temperate rainforest. This extraordinary ecosystem is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including iconic species like the rare white Kermode (spirit) bear, grizzly bears, wolves, and salmon-rich rivers that support complex marine and terrestrial food webs. Ancient cedar and Sitka spruce trees, some over 1,000 years old, tower in dense, moss-draped forests that create a lush, primeval landscape. Recognized globally for its ecological significance, the region was the subject of a landmark conservation agreement in 2016 that protects 85% of the old-growth forests from logging, ensuring the preservation of this unique biodiverse environment that is not only crucial for wildlife but also holds deep cultural importance for Indigenous First Nations communities who have lived in harmony with this landscape for thousands of years.

Day3
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Day4
SEP 182027
United States
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

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.

Day5
SEP 192027
A:8:00 AMD:1:00 PM

Day6
SEP 202027
United States
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Valdez, Alaska, a small seaside Alaskan community where the mountains meet the sea, is a magical area packed with things to see and do. The view is amazing, and in every direction the mountains rise into the air, frosted in white in the winter, and sparkling green in the summer. Everything from giant halibut fishing to sea kayaking around the Columbia Glacier is available.

Day7
SEP 212027
United States
A:11:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Kodiak, Alaska is famous for huge Kodiak brown bears, world-class sport fishing and the magnificent green that the island turns during the summer, which is why Kodiak is called Alaska's Emerald Isle. The Kodiak Island Archipelago and the Katmai Coast are rich in sea, land and bird life, and Kodiak's vast wilderness serves as the ideal backdrop for everything from sport fishing to a leisurely hike.

Day8
SEP 222027
United States
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Day9
SEP 232027
United States
A:10:00 AM

Day10
SEP 242027
United States
D:5:00 PM

Day11
SEP 252027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day12
SEP 262027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
SEP 272027
United States
A:7:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Day14
SEP 282027
United States
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

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.

Day15
SEP 292027
United States
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Welcome to Wrangell, a frontier community in the heart of Alaska. Nestled on an island at the mouth of the mighty Stikine River, Wrangell offers visitors a friendly taste of a frontier life in the midst of some of the most unique and pristine wilderness in Alaska. Walk among petroglyphs, hike up to Rainbow Falls, or stop and pick the abundant wild blueberries, huckleberries and salmonberries.

Day16
SEP 302027
United States
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

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.

Day17
OCT 12027
A:7:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Prince Rupert is on the northwest coast of British Columbia. The area features plentiful shopping, restaurants, arts, cultural attractions, and a rich history. The abundant wildlife and pristine wilderness are attractive as well. Catch a salmon. Walk the waterfront. Visit the museums and Performing Arts Center. Go whale watching.

Day18
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Alaska's Inside Passage is awash with pristine water mountain views. A cruise among the fjords and islands takes you into prime habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, and whales. The Inside Passage is home to the totem poles of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indians, and Russian setters, as well as prospectors, lumberjacks, and fishermen. All have added to the tapestry of this area's history.

Day19
OCT 32027
A:7:00 AM

This metropolis is Canada's fastest growing city. Visit Gastown, a restored turn-of-the-century district where Vancouver's first saloon still stands. See trumpeter swans at Lost Lake, contemplate the ducks at Beaver Lagoon, or watch exotic aquatic creatures at the Stanley Park Aquarium. Climb the Lookout for a 360-degree view of the city.