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7-Night Alaska Cruise on ms Zaandam — Round-trip Vancouver (Jul 22, 2026)
Alaska
Departure
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Arrival
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Duration
7 nights
Departing from
Vancouver, CAArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
ms Zaandam
Cruise Line
Holland America Line
Day-by-day schedule
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
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Friday, July 24, 2026
Alaska's capital city, accessible only by sea or air. Famous for Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching.
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