Cruise Information

Complimentary Dinner in the 5 Star Award Winning Pinnacle Grill Limited Time Offering – 3rd & 4th passengers sail FREE! i>this offer is subject to change without notice. Complimentary Cocktail Party! Additional Global Amenities: *Win big with chips from Global on your Lucky Night Out at the casino *Discount offer on all future Holland sailings with Global You'll enjoy these ports of call on Holland's 7 Day Alaskan Explorer! Put your deposit down early to hold your cabin. This ship will sell out quickly with these low rates. Rates have never been so low! Rates: Inside cabins - $564.00 Outside cabins - $864.00 Balcony cabins - $1114.00 Suite cabins - $1364.00 Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Air, insurance and transfers are additional. Port charges $235.00, taxes $136.94, fuel surcharges $63.00 - all of which are subject to change. Travel specials are subject to availability and rates are subject to change. Travel insurance is highly recommended, ask your travel agent for details. Global Connections is not responsible for publishing/printing errors. GP TQD/O048

Itinerary

You'll enjoy these ports of call on Holland's 7 Day Alaskan Explorer! Day 1 Depart Seattle, Washington 4:00pm The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world. Day 2 Day At Sea Day 3 Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising - Arrive 10:00am Depart 7:00pm Glacier Bay National Park protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. How does it feel when a monumental chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. You hold your breath as you catch the moment on film. Then you wait for it all to happen again. And it does. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. Day 4 Juneau, Alaska - Arrive 7:00am Depart 8:00pm Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There is no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo. Day 5 Sitka, Alaska - Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm The dramatic setting in the shadow of Mt. Edgecumbe is one of the loveliest in the Great Land. Take a stroll through old growth forest in Sitka National Historical Park, shop the downtown district, and poke around the Sheldon Jackson Museum for a close-up look at some of the city's most prized arts, crafts and Russian relics. Day 6 Ketchikan, Alaska - Arrive 7:00am Depart 1:00pm Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Besides the main attractions - Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, try a flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument--a transformational adventure not to be missed. These deep water fjords left by retreating glaciers left granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters. Day 7 Victoria, Canada - Arrive 6:00pm Depart 11:59pm A touch of England awaits: afternoon tea, double-decker buses, the famed Butchart Gardens - a brilliant tapestry of color spread across 50 blooming acres. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Victoria: City Lights with Wine & Chocolate; Ale Trail & Pub Tour. Day 8 Arrive Seattle, Washington 7:00am Do not wait to make your reservation for 2010. Place your deposit NOW to guarantee your cabin. The cruise industry is offering unprecedented savings and rates have NEVER BEEN LOWER! As a result, ships are selling out. Don't miss the boat, reserve NOW!

Ship Information

Ship: ms Oosterdam The ms Oosterdam is a creative blend of charm and modern amenities, affording all guests the comfort and convenience they expect on board a Holland America ship. Officially christened in 2003 by Her Dutch Royal Highness, Princess Margriet of The Netherlands, the ms Oosterdam is the second in our series of Vista-class ships. As on all Vista-class ships, Holland America Line embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a full-scale diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes maneuverability. Symbolic of Holland America Line's more than 130-year history of circumnavigating the globe, the centerpiece of the ms Oosterdam is a magnificent Waterford crystal globe, prominently displayed in a three-story atrium. First-time cruisers aboard this ship will quickly recognize the traditional touches that make Holland America cruisers regulars; a warm palette of colors accentuating an extensive use of crystal, marble, inlaid woods and brass, lovely flower arrangements, priceless artwork and antiques, and a full wraparound teak promenade deck with padded deck chairs. All Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms were completed in Fall 2006.