Alaska – Glacier Discovery Cruise

Holland America – ms Statendam

Sail the gorgeous waterways of the Inside Passage, home to whales, seals, eagles and more. You will  visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and view the magnificent Glacier Bay where you will see the calving of the glaciers before arriving in Seward and continuing on to Anchorage.

INSIDE PASSAGE

Alaska’s inside passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world, and the perfect way to experience the best of Alaska.

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

Ketchikan is known as Alaska’s “first city” because it’s the first major community traverlers come to as they journey north. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan is built on steep hillsides and is billed as the salmon capital of the world.

JUNEAU, ALASKA

In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of the Native guides. From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines. Today Juneau is famous not only for gold, but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.

SKAGWAY, ALASKA

Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn’t the easiest. Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents, but it still retains the favor of the gold rush era.

SEWARD (ANCHORAGE), ALASKA

Seward situated the head of resurrection bay of the Kenai Peninsula is one of Alaska’s oldest and most scenic communities. Seward was honored as a three time all America city in 1963, 1965, and 2005.