This 7-night Holland America itinerary links Vancouver to Whittier, threading 6 ports of call through 2 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 2 countries over 7 nights, starting in Vancouver and finishing in Whittier, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 6 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Route
- Vancouver → Whittier
- Pace
- 6 port days · 2 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 7 nights aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 7 Night Glacier Discovery Northbound is a 7-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam. You board in Vancouver and disembark in Whittier, calling at 6 ports across 2 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Canada (Vancouver) and Alaska (Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and 2 more).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Vancouver and home from Whittier, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 2 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.