This 7-night Holland America itinerary links Whittier to Ketchikan, threading 4 ports of call through 1 country with 1 day at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: Whittier over 7 nights, starting in Whittier and finishing in Ketchikan, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 4 port days and 1 day at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Route
- Whittier → Ketchikan
- Pace
- 4 port days · 1 sea day
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 Southbound is a 7-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam. You board in Whittier and disembark in Ketchikan, calling at 4 ports across 1 country along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Alaska (Whittier, Hubbard Glacier, Hubbard Glacier and 4 more).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Whittier and home from Ketchikan, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 1 day 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.