This 18-night Holland America itinerary loops out and back from Vancouver, threading 12 ports of call through 3 countries with 6 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Zaandam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 3 countries over 18 nights, beginning and ending in Vancouver, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 12 port days and 6 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Immersive, slower-paced explorers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Fly into
- Vancouver — round-trip
- Pace
- 12 port days · 6 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 18 nights aboard Holland America Zaandam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 18 Night Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer is a 18-night round-trip itinerary aboard Holland America Zaandam. You board and return in Vancouver, calling at 12 ports across 3 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Canada (Vancouver), Alaska (Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Valdez and 7 more), British Columbia (Prince Rupert) and Canada (Vancouver).
Because it's round-trip from Vancouver, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 6 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.