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The very name ‘Alaska’ evokes images of soaring eagles, breaching whales, and glaciers glowing blue against a beautiful sea. Holland America’s 7-day, Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage) itinerary features Sunday departure and scenic cruising through the famed Inside Passage, studded with majestic fjords and charming coastal towns. Dramatic vistas and flowing rivers of ice await you in Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord. Visit the towns of Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, Alaska along the way.

Sunday, August 8 - Board Ship in Vancouver, British Columbia
One of Canada’s loveliest cities! Its breathtaking physical beauty makes it a place where often it’s enough just to wander and watch the world go by. You’ll inevitably spend a good deal of time in the downtown area and its Victorian-era equivalent, Gastown, a renovated “Old Towne Vancouver.” Chinatown could easily absorb a morning and contains more than its share of interesting shops, restaurants, and bustling streets. For a taste of the city’s sensual side hit Stanley Park, a huge area of semi-wild parkland and beaches that crowns the tip of the downtown peninsula.

Monday, August 9 - Scenic cruising Inside Passage
Enjoy a leisurely voyage along this beautiful waterway. For a thousand miles, your ship threads its way among emerald islets, past rocky headlands, and over still blue waters. From the moment when the sun rises over the peaks of distant mountains, to the most gorgeous sunsets you’ve ever seen, each day is a new revelation. Naturalists are on board to alert you to the wildlife: eagles on the treetops, bears ambling along the shores, seabirds soaring and shrieking overhead, and whales cavorting alongside.

Tuesday, August 10 - Ketchikan, Alaska
As Alaska’s first city, Ketchikan claims to be the salmon capital of the world. Its harbor shelters a colorful fleet of fishing and pleasure boats. Watch for eagles swooping to snatch a fish for dinner. Ketchikan is also center of the ancient Tlingit culture and proudly displays its heritage with Alaska’s largest collection of original totems. Walk through the forest to an authentic Indian community house to see awesome carvings. Go flight-seeing to scenic Misty Fjords National Monument with its sheer granite walls, glacier-carved fjords, and sky-blue alpine lakes. Go fishing. Shop for gold nugget jewelry or a soapstone carving.

Wednesday, August 11 - Juneau, Alaska
Cruise through Wrangell Narrows and Chatham Strait, past the scenic “ABC” Islands of Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof. Watch for bears along the coastline, bald eagles above, and marine life in the surrounding waters. Juneau, home of the famous Mendenhall Glacier and the third largest city in Alaska, touts a blend of gold rush history, nature, and native culture. Mendenhall Glacier is the most accessible glacier in Southeast Alaska and towers more than 100 feet above the surface of Mendenhall Lake. Tour the Glacier and learn about glacial activity at the visitor center. Find the perfect spot for a photo of the massive cliffs of ice or choose a helicopter tour and touch down to walk on the surface of the glacier. Visit Juneau’s fine Alaska State Museum, stroll the waterfront, and ride the Mt. Robert tramway for stunning views.

Thursday, August 12 - Skagway, Alaska
The sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway come winter; imagine the frightful conditions endured by the gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon, with a mandatory ton of supplies to be hauled with them over the steep and treacherous Trail of ‘98. Fortunately 21st century summertime visits to Skagway require nothing of the sort! You can still ride the antique White Pass and Yukon narrow-gauge railway up through silvery-purple rock faces, past Deadhorse Gulch, to see what it was like back then. Biking, rock-climbing, and flight-seeing adventures are also available from Skagway.

Friday, August 13 - Scenic cruising Glacier Bay National Park
This Y-shaped bay is 65 miles long. A journey up its arms is a profound regression through the life cycle of a new land - from maturing Sitka spruce forests replete with grizzlies and wolves to thin-skinned tundra, lichens, and mosses that gain purchase on land exposed at a glacier’s maw, the first beginnings of organic soil. Glacier Bay stands at farthest possible remove from the tiresome clamor of the modern world. So, at least for a little while, trade in your cell phone’s jangle for the pop, crackle, and thunderous boom of a building-size berg calving into the sea from a vast river of ice.

Saturday, August 14 - Scenic cruising College Fjord
This is the only place in Alaska to surround you on three sides with flowing rivers of ice. Imagine cruising past one dramatic tidewater glacier after another - an awesome assemblage of Ice Age wonders named after the nation’s leading Ivy League colleges. Linger here for an in-depth lesson in nature’s power. The Harriman Expedition that discovered College Fjord in 1899 was funded by Ivy League colleges. All of the glaciers in College Fjord were named for the various schools in their honor. As you travel into the Fjord, the glaciers on the left are named for women’s colleges and those on the right are named for men’s colleges.

Sunday, August 15 - Seward (Anchorage), Alaska - Disembark
Beautifully situated on Cook Inlet and surrounded by the Chugach Mountains, Anchorage offers fine restaurants and frontier saloons, museums, and art galleries. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where village elders and apprentices demonstrate the time-honored customs and crafts of the various Native groups. Nearby, Kenai Fjords National Park’s steep-sided, glacier-carved valleys give you an up-close look at abundant wildlife. Located on the southeast coast of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, it is home to the Harding Ice Field, the largest entirely within U.S. borders. Watch for bald eagles, listen to the sounds of thousands of seabirds, and share the waters with Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, Dall’s porpoises, sea otters, and whales. The gateway to the park is the historic town of Seward, whose quaint shops await exploration.

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The ms Statendam is the fifth ship to bear the name in Holland America Line's more than 130-year history. At 720-feet, she is designed to carry fewer guests while providing more space for maximum comfort. Many staterooms feature commanding ocean views and have a private verandah. The ms Statendam features a theme of Dutch life and exploration, with more than $2 million worth of art and artifacts beautifully displayed throughout the ship. The Van Gogh Theater is a work of art in itself, commemorating Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh's paintings "The Starry Night" and "Irises". In the center of the ship, a three-story atrium showcases an elaborate 26-foot-high "Fountain of the Siren" sculpture. Traveling aboard the ms Statendam is world-class cruising at its finest.

Signature features of the ms Statendam include:

• Rotterdam Dining Room - features impeccable service and an extensive wine list - five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian, and low-carb options
• Pinnacle Grill - intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes, and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware, and Frette® linens
• Lido Restaurant - offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
• The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine - a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by Holland America's own Master Chefs or culinary guests
• Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times - a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet and check email, or simply read the morning paper
• Greenhouse Spa & Salon - features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals - enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite, and have your hair and nails done for a special evening
• Van Gogh Show Lounge - features talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians, and variety acts
• Crow's Nest - offers sweeping 270° views during the day and a fashionable nightclub each evening
• Club HAL® - dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 - 12
• The Loft - designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to have fun, socialize, and hang out with people their own age
  

Penthouse Verandah Suite	Deluxe Verandah Suite	Verandah Suite	Large Oceanview Stateroom
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath and shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows, approximately 1,159 sq. ft.	2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath and shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows, approximately 556 sq. ft.	2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath and shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows, approximately 292 sq. ft.	2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, approximately 197 sq. ft.
	Large or Standard Inside Stateroom
	2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower, approximately 182 sq. ft.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

To receive these discounted cruise fares you must book your cruise through Northwest-Worldwide Travel. Connie or Lisa have all of the information regarding the cruise and seminar and can make your cruise reservations.

RESERVATIONS

Reservations will be secured and cabins assigned upon receipt of passenger deposit in the amount of $350 of the fare per person. Final payment as instructed by our travel agent.

DISCOUNTED FARES

We have been able to negotiate a GREAT DISCOUNT for you on this luxurious cruise!! See reservation form for details. Discounted airfares are also available. Various promotional fares may also be available. ALWAYS CALL CONNIE OR LISA BEFORE BOOKING ANYWHERE ELSE.