Koningsdam
Holland America Line · Koningsdam · Alaska
Departs Jul 15, 2027 from Vancouver, Canada · 7 nights
Koningsdam's Alaska-season repositioning out of Vancouver — Inside Passage scenic cruising, a full day in Glacier Bay National Park, and three port calls, on a quieter, more design-forward ship.
Why this cruise fits you
Best for
Wildlife · Scenery · Vancouver Departure
Why it fits
- ✓ Full day of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park
- ✓ Vancouver departure — no flight needed for many Western Canada travelers
- ✓ Same ship class used on Koningsdam's Norwegian Fjords route, repositioned for the Alaska season
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Itinerary
Day 1 — Vancouver, Canada
Departure 4:00 PM
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Day 1 — Vancouver, Canada
Departure 4:00 PM
Board in Canada Place, settle in before the evening departure through the Strait of Georgia.
Day 2 — Inside Passage
Scenic cruising
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Day 2 — Inside Passage
Scenic cruising
A full day sailing the protected waters of the Inside Passage — forested coastline, no port stop.
Day 3 — Juneau, Alaska
In port 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Day 3 — Juneau, Alaska
In port 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Alaska's capital, reachable only by air or sea. Mendenhall Glacier is a short excursion from the dock.
Port Intelligence
Can I DIY this?
Yes
DIY ease
Easy
Excursion
Optional
Main attraction
Mendenhall Glacier
~30 min by shuttle
Best for
Nature & Wildlife, Beautiful Scenery
Downtown Juneau is fully walkable, and Mendenhall Glacier is easy to reach independently by bus, shuttle, or taxi.
View full Port Intelligence →Day 4 — Skagway, Alaska
In port 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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Day 4 — Skagway, Alaska
In port 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
A preserved Gold Rush-era town; the White Pass railway excursion departs directly from the dock.
Port Intelligence
Can I DIY this?
Yes
DIY ease
Easy
Excursion
Helpful
Main attraction
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
~10 min by walk
Best for
Ancient History & Ruins, Adventure
Downtown and the train depot are an easy walk from the dock; a local shuttle bus covers anything farther out.
View full Port Intelligence →Day 5 — Glacier Bay National Park
Scenic cruising
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Day 5 — Glacier Bay National Park
Scenic cruising
A full day scenic cruising through the park, with tidewater glacier viewing and no port stop.
Editorial note: A National Park ranger boards for the day to narrate the glaciers — widely considered the highlight of this route.
Day 6 — Ketchikan, Alaska
In port 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Day 6 — Ketchikan, Alaska
In port 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
An early, shorter call — Totem Bight and the historic Creek Street boardwalk are both walkable from the dock.
Port Intelligence
Can I DIY this?
Yes
DIY ease
Easy
Excursion
Optional
Main attraction
Creek Street
~10 min by walk
Best for
Nature & Wildlife, Ancient History & Ruins
Downtown is flat and walkable if your ship docks centrally; Ward Cove, used by some ships, requires a shuttle instead.
View full Port Intelligence →Day 7 — At Sea
Sea day
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Day 7 — At Sea
Sea day
A sea day heading back toward Vancouver, with an onboard naturalist wildlife recap.
Day 8 — Vancouver, Canada
Arrival 7:00 AM
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Day 8 — Vancouver, Canada
Arrival 7:00 AM
Early morning arrival back into Vancouver.
Food & Dining
Same chef-driven program as the rest of the Holland America fleet — the Culinary Arts Center demonstrations run most sea days.
4.0 / 5Sample/demo editorial content — not a verified rating.
Main dining
Main Dining Room — included
Buffet
Lido Market — included
Included dining
- Main Dining Room
- Lido Market buffet
Specialty dining (extra cost)
- Pinnacle Grill (steakhouse)
- Canaletto (Italian)
Casual dining
- Dive-In poolside grill
Dietary options
- Vegetarian
- Vegan on request
- Gluten-free on request
Best for
- Wildlife & scenery travelers
- Quieter pace seekers
Extra-cost notes
- Specialty restaurants run roughly C$30–40 per person
Ship Experience
Quiet, design-forward, and slower-paced.
Entertainment
- World Stage 270° LED screen
- Music Walk performance venues
Family facilities
- Kids' club (smaller than mega-ships)
Adults-only areas
- Retreat pool area
Spa & wellness
- Greenhouse Spa
- Thermal suite
Best suited for
- Couples
- Wildlife & scenery travelers
- Quieter pace seekers
Ports & Experiences
The main experiences this itinerary is built around.
What's Included
Included
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Main dining room
- ✓ Lido buffet
- ✓ Standard entertainment
- ✓ Self-serve laundry
Usually extra
- + Alcoholic drinks
- + Specialty dining
- + Shore excursions
- + Wi-Fi
- + Gratuities
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
CruiseDecision
Sample/demo editorial note: a Vancouver departure removes the usual Seattle/Anchorage flight logistics for many Western Canada travelers, and the Glacier Bay day alone is worth building the trip around.
4.6 / 5
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