March 30, 2009 - Holland America Line is introducing new 14-day
Alaskan Adventurer cruises on its flagship Amsterdam in 2010.
And the 1,380-guest Amsterdam will be the first cruise ship of a major
cruise line to call regularly in Anchorage, providing guests with a full
day and evening in Alaska's major city.
The Amsterdam will also call at Homer and Kodiak, two new and less
frequented ports for guests to discover, as well as Ketchikan, Skagway,
Sitka, Juneau and Victoria.
The ten new 14-day sailings, which replace 20 seven-day sailings between
Vancouver and Seward, will depart roundtrip from Seattle from May 17 to
September 6, sailing the scenic Inside Passage, highlighted by cruising
Tracy Arm fjord with its magnificent twin Sawyer Glaciers. Amsterdam will
also visit the mighty Hubbard glacier in Yakutat Bay - the largest glacier
in North America.
Says executive vice president Richard Meadows: "With the three new ports of
Anchorage, Homer and Kodiak, guests will enjoy a unique Alaska cruising
experience not available on other cruise itineraries."
In Anchorage, guests can take a comprehensive city tour including the
25-acre Alaska Native Heritage Center, plus have time to enjoy the city's
museums, shopping and fine dining.
In Homer, they experience its breathtaking location at the tip of the Kenai
Peninsula, the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center and the famous
Homer Spit in Kachemak Bay.
Kodiak is truly off the beaten path, reflecting both 7,500 years of native
Alutiiq heritage and Russian fur trading influence since 1792 as the first
capital of Russian America.
Shore excursion options out of Anchorage include day trips to Talkeetna for
views of Mt McKinley, flightseeing of the mountain, rafting, sportfishing
and more. There will be opportunities for bear viewing, a Turnagin Pass
float trip or a day tour to Girdwood for a tram ride to the top of Mt
Alyeska and lunch.
The Alaskan Adventurer increases the choice of Holland America itineraries
to a total of four in 2010, joining the popular Alaskan Explorer, Glacier
Discovery and Glacier Bay Inside Passage itineraries. These seven-day
cruises sail both roundtrip from Seattle and Vancouver and one-way between
Vancouver and Seward. Holland America's schedule features eight ships
offering 149 total departures from May 3 to September 24.
