Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice cruise – Stateroom upgrade*
PP From
$14,709
Duration
28 days
Deal Type
Ocean Cruise
Add Business Class flights to unlock an Exclusive Package discount
Enjoy a stateroom upgrade, up to US$400 onboard credit and more when booking on this iconic Alaska cruise by 31 March 2025!
An immersive cruise with an Arctic Circle crossing, rare calls on Valdez, Nome, Kodiak Island and Wrangell. Enjoy an overnight to explore Anchorage’s wilderness parks.
After enjoying Seattle, explore Alaska’s pristine wilderness on a roundtrip Inside Passage & Arctic Circle crossing from Seattle with Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam. Glide through the must-see ports of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, plus experience the amazing Glacier Bay!
You will also experience some of the lesser known ports of Alaska like Nome, where for thousands of years, the Eskimos have lived. Learn about their fascinating culture from their tribal elders. Visit the port of Kodiak, where the 3,500 bears that live on this tiny island are some of the largest in the world!
Alaskan Bear
Included Items
28 night cruise on ms Westerdam, Seattle roundtrip
Stateroom upgrade
Shore Excursions
Drinks Package
Specialty Dining
Entertainment
Wi-Fi
Fitness centre & pickleball
Kids Club
Taxes, fees & port expenses
Tour Company
Holland America
Tour Location
North America
Deal Type
Ocean Cruise
Map
Arctic Circle cruise
More Information
Itinerary +
DAY 1 – SEATTLE
As the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of things to do in Seattle for cruise passengers like the iconic Space Needle, the bustling waterfront, and museums celebrating pop culture, art, science, and history. From indulging in the best fresh seafood restaurants to exploring the world of coffee roasters and more, here’s how to make the most of your visit to the Emerald City.
DAY 2 – SCENIC CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE
Alaska’s Inside Passage is a renowned cruising route through a protected network of waterways, featuring glacier-cut fjords, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife. Stops along the route showcase Alaska’s rich history, including Native Alaskan culture in Ketchikan and Skagway’s Gold Rush era legacy. Here’s how to experience the best of the Inside Passage.
DAY 3 – KETCHIKAN
Take an adventure and cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska’s “First City” of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage, where the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows, flanked by green forests nurtured by abundant rain.
Ketchikan
DAY 4 – SITKA
A storied past mixed with jaw-dropping scenery sets Sitka, Alaska apart from other ports. Located on Baranof Island surrounded by the Sitka Sound’s icy blue water, it not only boasts lush scenery and captivating wildlife, Sitka offers a unique glimpse into Alaska history. Russia controlled Alaska from the mid-1700s until the United States purchased it in 1867.
DAY 5 – AT SEA
Relax and enjoy all that ms Westerdam has to offer.
DAY 6 – CRUISE PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND TO VALDEZ
A cruise to Prince William Sound offers one of the best possible opportunities to view massive Alaska glaciers—it boasts more than 150 with 17 tidewater glaciers known for thunderous ice calving. But that’s just the beginning. This large body of water encompasses countless fjords, cascading waterfalls, and spectacular vistas of the glaciated Chugach mountains.
A paradise for fishing enthusiasts, Valdez offers every kind of salmon, huge halibut and ample opportunity to reel them in. Rivers and streams spill into the Sound here and are ideal for kayaking.
DAY 7 – CRUISING COLLEGE FJORD & PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
An Alaska glaciers cruise is the best way to see majestic, centuries-old rivers of ice cascading from the mountains to the sea. Glaciers have shaped many Alaska lakes, rivers and valleys one slow centimeter at a time. They’ve fascinated scientists and inspired artists for a long time. Scenic cruising College Fjord will bring you close to many glaciers—there’s even a spot where you can see eight at once. Your chances of watching ice thunder into the water is high, as the Prince William Sound is one of the most active areas for calving.
DAY 8 & 9 – DAYS AT SEA
Relax and enjoy all that ms Westerdam has to offer.
DAY 10 – DUTCH HARBOR
The volcanic Aleutian Islands stretch between the United States and Russia in the Bering Sea. The archipelago’s largest community goes by two names—Unalaska and Dutch Harbor—though you may hear really old-time Aleut speakers say “Ounalashka” too. Want to sound like one of the fishing port’s 4,300-odd residents? Just stick with “Dutch.”
DAY 11 – DAY AT SEA
Relax and enjoy all that ms Westerdam has to offer.
DAY 12 – NOME
For more than 8,000 years the Inupiaq Eskimos have lived in this location. Learn about their fascinating culture and traditions from tribal elders and retrace the city’s boomtown Gold-Rush history.
DAY 13 – CROSSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
The Arctic Circle is the most northerly circle of latitude and girdles the top of the earth, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, the North Pole and the northernmost regions of Alaska, Canada, Russia and the Nordic countries (including Norway, Finland and Greenland). The landscape is stark but also magical, with towering jagged glaciers, snowy tundras and seas filled with floating sheets of ice. Known as the Land of the Midnight Sun, the region boasts 24 hours of daylight during its short summer season. It is then that the ice retreats and the Arctic’s fauna and flora put on a splendid show, with bright blooms popping up among the glaciers and wildlife coming out of hibernation to rear their young.
DAY 14 TO 16 – DAY AT SEA
Relax and enjoy all that ms Westerdam has to offer.
DAY 17 – KODIAK
Kodiak is all about bears. And what bears! This unique subspecies named for the Kodiak Archipelago where they are found evolved in isolation for around 12,000 years and can reach heights of 3 meters, or 10 feet, when standing on their hind legs. One of the world’s largest carnivores, the bears have a diet that goes far beyond meat (they can sleep for up to eight months, then wake up ravenous to feast predominantly on grass, plants, berries and fish). About 3,500 live on this tiny island, meaning you have a great chance of seeing one, if not many, from May through October!
DAY 18 to 19 – ANCHORAGE
Embark on a cruise to Anchorage, Alaska, a haven for nature lovers. With its national parks, scenic trails, and abundant wildlife—from city moose to majestic whales—Anchorage is a must-visit. Savor local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture. Your Anchorage, Alaska cruise port adventure awaits.
DAY 20 – DAYS AT SEA
Relax and enjoy all that ms Westerdam has to offer.
DAY 21 – CRUISING GLACIER BAY
On your cruise to Glacier Bay, close your eyes and take in the sounds—the creaks and groans of “living” ice, the shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles, the splash of a breaching humpback whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers (there are seven in the park), and marine wildlife are givens on Glacier Bay cruises, but every experience in this changing biosphere is unique.
DAY 22 – CRUISING HUBBARD GLACIER
An Alaska cruise toward Hubbard Glacier feels like you’re approaching another planet in a tiny space craft. It is that big and that otherworldly. Among all the vanishing Alaska glaciers, Hubbard has a rapidly advancing ice margin— up to seven feet in one day—earning it the nickname, “the Galloping Glacier.”
Hubbard Glacier cruises are so popular because of the glacier’s three-story icebergs that cannon into crystal waters, a process called calving. It’s also colorful. On clear days, Hubbard turns a stunning deep blue and on cloudy ones, its many ripples and icebergs shimmer in soft light.
DAY 23 – HAINES (SKAGWAY)
Take an Alaska cruise to Haines and you’ll soon discover why it’s considered the adventure capital of the state. It’s as if time has stopped in Haines. You’ll notice a distinct lack of chain stores and even stoplights, and the taverns and shops have that rustic frontier feel. Despite its chill vibe, there are plenty of things to do in Haines, Alaska. This town of only 1,300 topped Outside magazine’s list of “20 Best Places to Live and Play,” and for good reason.
It’s a hotspot for rafting and hiking, salmon-, halibut- and trout-fishing in the Chilkat River or kayaking on Chilkoot Lake—as well as heli-skiing in the winter. A bald eagle festival takes place every November, when thousands of eagles soar into the area to feast on salmon. With numerous galleries and a museum dedicated to the hammer, an Alaska cruise to Haines has much to offer art enthusiasts and quirky travelers.
DAY 24 – JUNEAU
Cruise to Juneau, Alaska and visit the most remote, most beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building all in one day.
Juneau is known for its outdoor recreation, fresh seafood and fine dining. The city itself is pleasant, but the real highlight of a visit to Juneau is tracking down some wildlife.
DAY 25 – CRUISING TRACY ARM
Steep cliffs and glacier-covered mountains flank this fjord, fringed by the largest intact coastal temperate rain forest in the United States. Old-growth trees colonized Tracy Arm’s mouth long ago as the Ice Age retreated. But further up the sinuous 48-kilometer (30-mile) waterway, its icy grip lingers a little. There, the twin Sawyer Glaciers flow from the peaks down to the sea, sloughing off stories-high chunks of water frozen decades or even centuries before. Even more glorious than nearby Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm is part of the 5.7 million acres (or around 23,000 square kilometers) of pure wilderness sheltered by the Tongass National Forest (America’s biggest).
DAY 26 – WRANGELL
Just outside of Wrangell, explore Tlingit culture, through authentic stories, intricately carved totem poles and dance, at the Chief Shakes Tribal House—built mainly by hand and largely by women.
DAY 27 – PRINCE RUPERT, CANADA
Prince Rupert is a charming port on the secluded Kaien Island in British Columbia. Passengers on cruises to Prince Rupert will find a close-knit community nestled among jaw-dropping scenery. Vast forest, wide rivers and abundant wildlife make this port an unexpected favorite. Far from other more bustling B.C. cities, it is a gateway to pristine hiking and paddling spots. Butze Rapids Park and Trail is an easy to moderate trail that winds through temperate rain forest with excellent water views. Outdoor and nature activities are just the beginning. The area is known for a large population of bears and other wildlife.
DAY 28 – DAYS AT SEA
Relax and enjoy all that ms Westerdam has to offer.
DAY 29 – SEATTLE
As the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of things to do in Seattle for cruise passengers like the iconic Space Needle, the bustling waterfront, and museums celebrating pop culture, art, science, and history. From indulging in the best fresh seafood restaurants to exploring the world of coffee roasters and more, here’s how to make the most of your visit to the Emerald City.
ms Westerdam +
ms Westerdam
A fascinating destination in her own right, Westerdam has won multiple Best Cruise Ship awards and features superb bar, entertainment and dining venues. During the day, rejuvenate with a spa treatment at the heavenly Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. Head to the upper decks for a friendly game of Pickleball at Sea with top-deck views. Catch a performance at the World Stage or spend your evening on the dance floor at Rolling Stone Lounge.
1916 guests
Verandah Stateroom:
Verandah Stateroom
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads.
Daily housekeeping
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
Luxurious bathrobes
Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
Fresh fruit upon request
Safe
Ice service
Shoeshine
TV with On Demand movies, programming
Dining Room
Dining Options:
The Dining Room: Flagship dining experience is a welcoming and sophisticated setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Lido Market: A casual, modern marketplace, Lido Market offers the widest range of food options on board.
Dive In: This casual poolside grill serves up the best burgers at sea.
New York Pizza: Our poolside pizzeria has fresh Italian salads and authentic thin-crust personal pizzas with savory toppings.
Pinnacle Grill: The ultimate steakhouse at sea, with an exceptional menu of prime steaks, seafood and wine.
Canaletto: Canaletto is a relaxed setting with authentic Italian cuisine.
Tamarind: Explore traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan.
Rudi’s Sel De Mer: Offers a modern twist on classic French dishes and seafood
Grand Dutch Cafe: Enjoy a savory snack, a pint of lager or a traditional Dutch coffee in a space that exudes Dutch heritage from the moment you walk in.
Nami Sushi: Dine on delectable sushi and sip Asian-inspired spirits at Nami sushi, a sushi bar within Tamarind offering stunning ocean view.
Gelato: With many flavours to choose from, be transported to Italy!
Fitness centre
Booking Terms & Conditions
Advertised price based on 8 June 2025 cruise departure and includes Ocean View Stateroom, upgraded to Verandah. Pricing per person is correct as of 30 December 2024 and includes the offer discount*, subject to availability at the time of booking. Offers may be withdrawn or prices updated by the supplier at any time, so please enquire with our expert consultants for the latest pricing, terms and conditions. Single supplement may also apply. *Have it All fare includes shore excursion credit of US$300 per suite, signature drinks package, 3 nights of specialty dining, Wi-Fi package. Must be booked by 31 March 2025.
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