Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line · Nieuw Amsterdam · Alaska
Departs Jul 5, 2027 from Seattle, USA · 7 nights
A glacier-and-wildlife-first Alaska route with a full scenic cruising day in Glacier Bay National Park, built for travelers who'd rather watch the coastline than the nightlife schedule.
Why this cruise fits you
Best for
Wildlife · Scenery · Slower Pace
Why it fits
- ✓ Full day of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay
- ✓ Strong whale-sighting odds on this route
- ✓ Quieter ship, less nightlife-focused
Experience tags
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Itinerary
Day 1 — Seattle, USA
Embark
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Day 1 — Seattle, USA
Embark
Day 2 — At Sea
Naturalist welcome talk
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Day 2 — At Sea
Naturalist welcome talk
Day 3 — Juneau, Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier excursion
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Day 3 — Juneau, Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier excursion
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
Gold Rush historic walk
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Day 4 — Skagway, Alaska
Gold Rush historic walk
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
Day 6 — Ketchikan, Alaska
Totem heritage tour
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Day 6 — Ketchikan, Alaska
Totem heritage tour
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
Wildlife recap & photo review
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Day 7 — At Sea
Wildlife recap & photo review
Day 8 — Seattle, USA
Disembark
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Day 8 — Seattle, USA
Disembark
Food & Dining
Quietly strong, chef-driven mainstream dining — the Culinary Arts Center demonstrations are a nice touch most lines don't bother with.
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
- Quieter travelers
- Repeat cruisers
Extra-cost notes
- Specialty restaurants run roughly C$30–40 per person
Ship Experience
Quieter, slower-paced, more traditional — leans older and repeat cruisers.
Entertainment
- Music Walk performance venues
- Culinary Arts Center demonstrations
Family facilities
- Kids' club (smaller than mega-ships)
Adults-only areas
- Retreat pool area
Spa & wellness
- Greenhouse Spa
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: this route prioritizes the Glacier Bay scenic-cruising day over port time elsewhere — a good fit if you'd rather watch the coastline than hit every possible shop.
4.4 / 5
Sample/demo editorial content.
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