7-Day Alaska Explorer

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  • Departure Date: 21/07/24
  • Duration: 7 Nights
Overview

Superbly refreshed, Westerdam cruise ship features excellent bar, entertainment and dining venues, plus completely reimagined suites. Westerdam is a fascinating destination in her own right and has won multiple Best Cruise Ship awards. On board, enjoy live entertainment with Music Walk™ and Billboard Onboard. Feel immersed on your cruise with regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table. Enrich your travel experience at the new Exploration Central atop the ship.

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7-Day Alaska Explorer
Cruise Ship
Westerdam
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Main Info
  • Children Allowed
  • Smoking Some
  • Decks 11
  • Cabins 984
  • Wheelchair Cabins 28
  • Crew Members 817
  • Refurbished 2023
  • Currency USD
Unique Features

Club Orange

Experience a new level of luxury on board your cruise with our exclusive amenities program, Club Orange. Enjoy VIP access and elevated comforts, including:

  • Complimentary stateroom upgrade
  • Exclusive dining options and premium in-room breakfast
  • Skip the line with Club Orange priority access
  • Dedicated Concierge Hotline
  • Special event for Club Orange guests

Enrichment Facilities

Onboard activities abound, including exclusive America’s Test Kitchen workshops, Rijksmuseum at Sea and BBC Earth Experiences. Hone video-editing skills, rejuvenate at our Greenhouse Spa, go to a wine tasting or simply relax and unwind.

Gratuities

Crew Appreciation is a daily (adjustable) amount added to your onboard account and pooled in order to recognise the many team members throughout our fleet who contribute to the guest experience. 

The daily Crew Appreciation charge is $16.00 per guest per day for non-suite stateroom guests and $17.50 per guest per day for suite guests. The charges are subject to change without notice.

The Crew Appreciation charge is paid to Holland America Line team members and represents an important part of their compensation. An 18% service charge is automatically applied to all beverage purchases, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges, all for-purchase a la carte menu items, and all Spa & Salon services. Local sales taxes are applied where required.

Fares

Have It All Plus
Interior Stateroom: £ 1429
Interior Stateroom: £ 1429
Interior Stateroom: £ 1459
Interior Stateroom: £ 1489
Large Interior Stateroom: £ 1519
Large Interior Stateroom: £ 1549
Large Interior Stateroom: £ 1579
Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed): £ 1629
Ocean View Stateroom (Obstructed): £ 1629
Ocean View Stateroom (May be Partial View): £ 1669
Ocean View Stateroom: £ 1829
Ocean View Stateroom: £ 1869
Ocean View Stateroom: £ 1909
Ocean View Stateroom: £ 1949
Ocean View Stateroom: £ 1989
Verandah Stateroom: £ 2079
Verandah Stateroom: £ 2079
Verandah Stateroom: £ 2129
Verandah Stateroom: £ 2179
Verandah Stateroom: £ 2229
Verandah Stateroom: £ 2279
Verandah Stateroom: £ 2329
Signature Suite: £ 2579
Signature Suite: £ 2579
Signature Suite: £ 2669
Neptune Suite: £ 3279
Neptune Suite: £ 3459
Neptune Suite: £ 3639
Itinerary
Accommodation
Pinnacle Suite

Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a separate dressing room and the bath includes an oversize whirlpool bath and shower as well as an additional shower stall. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people, and a guest toilet. Amenities include a private stereo system, use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and an array of complimentary services.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Approximately 1,150 sq. ft including verandah

Neptune Suite

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a separate dressing room. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah

Signature Suite

These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Approximately 372-384 sq. ft. including verandah

Verandah

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 bath tub with premium massage shower heads.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.


Approximately 212-359 sq. ft including verandah

Ocean View

These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

Ocean View: Partial Sea View

These staterooms feature a partial sea view and include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus premium massage shower heads and a variety of amenities.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

Ocean View: Fully Obstructed

These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

Large Inside

These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.

Inside

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.

Entertainment

Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many- or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.

Ocean Bar

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Piano Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges on board. In the Piano Bar, gather around and sing along as our pianist plays your favorites.

Pool Bars

The Lido Bar serves the Lido Pool, midship on Deck 9, and the Seaview Bar serves the Sea View Pool towards the end of the deck. From either, you can enjoy a refreshing beverage poolside in shaded seating around the bar or delivered to your sunny chaise lounge.

Sports Bar

Enjoy a drink and cheer with friends as your favourite teams and event are broadcast live.

Gallery Bar

When the Gallery Bar is added to Westerdam, replacing the Northern Lights nightclub, it will feature an exclusive menu of craft cocktails created by master mixologist Dale DeGroff, along with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork.

Explorer's Lounge

Coffees, drinks and liqueurs are served to the classical sounds of the Adagio Strings.

Lincoln Centre Stage

Enjoy classical cruise ship music and onboard entertainment. In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading centre for the performing arts, music virtuosos perform familiar classics and twists on contemporary favourites.

Casino Action

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Billboard Onboard

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs. Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Art Tours

Holland America Line is known for the extensive art collections onboard each of its ships. Now, fine art goes high tech. The line invites you to enjoy the self-guided walking tour for each ship which highlights the art onboard an eclectic collection that is valued at tens of millions of dollars.

Narrated by well-known radio hosts Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman, the 30-40 minute tours include walking directions, interviews with artists, background music and thumbnails of some of the artwork. Download the ship-specific art tour onto your personal iPod, MP3 or portable media player before you embark on your Holland America Line cruise. Pre-loaded art tours are also available on board.

Photo Gallery

It all begins with a great photo taken at embarkation -- the first of many photo opportunities. Your onboard photographers, called "Image Creators" will be with you throughout the cruise, ready to capture that special moment at the Bon Voyage Party, Formal Night, Scenic Cruising and more.

The Photo Gallery on board offers print and digital photos, photo packages and DVDs of your cruise itinerary and voyage. Be sure to take home memories of your voyage that will last a lifetime.

Black Label Photography

Whether the look he captures on film is thoughtful, irreverent or joyous, Joe Craig believes a successful photograph reveals the soul of its subject. He has spent his life perfecting his craft and teaching it to others. See what his approach can show you.

Joe Craig Black Label creates images that blend innocence and sophistication. It’s a great opportunity for you and your friends, family or special someone to capture the memory of your voyage in interpretive photography.

All Black Label artists on board are personally trained by Joe, and studio sessions are complimentary, with no obligation to buy and no sitting fee.

Onboard Shopping

Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

World Stage

World Stage, the largest theatre on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Our exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivating regional stories told by local experts and narrated by your Cruise & Travel Director. In the evenings, Step One Dance Company, vocal sensation Cantaré, BBC Earth in Concert and more take the stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level by surrounding you in spectacular sight and sound with a two-story, panoramic LED screen.

BBC Earth In Concert

Our partnership with BBC Earth brings their innovative and breathtaking programming to the World Stage. Award-winning soundtracks are performed live as BBC Earth’s incredible wildlife footage fills the big screen. It’s an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a new perspective on the planet.

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