Holland America ms Zaandam

About this ship

The ms Zaandam, part of Holland America's Vista Class, accommodates approximately 1,440 passengers and is renowned for its elegant onboard experiences, including live music and culinary offerings. A distinctive feature is its unique art collection, showcasing works from around the world, making it ideal for culture enthusiasts.

Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer • 18 nights • Departs Sep. 16, 2026

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Day 1

Wednesday Sep. 16, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Port Guide

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Other ships at location: Princess Island Princess, Princess Coral Princess

5,380 total passengers

Day 2

Thursday Sep. 17, 2026

Princess Royal Island, British Columbia, Canada

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Other ships at location: none

1,440 total passengers

Day 3

Thursday Sep. 17, 2026

Grenville Channel, British Columbia, Canada

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Other ships at location: none

1,440 total passengers

Day 4

Sea Day

Thursday Sep. 17, 2026

At Sea: Grenville Channel, British Columbia, Canada → Snow Pass, Alaska

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Day 5

Friday Sep. 18, 2026

Snow Pass, Alaska

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Other ships at location: none

1,440 total passengers

Day 6

Friday Sep. 18, 2026

Decision Passage, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 7

Saturday Sep. 19, 2026

Sitka, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 8

Sunday Sep. 20, 2026

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 9

Monday Sep. 21, 2026

Valdez, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 10

Tuesday Sep. 22, 2026

Kodiak, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 11

Wednesday Sep. 23, 2026

Homer, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 12

Thursday Sep. 24, 2026

Anchorage, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 13

Friday Sep. 25, 2026

Anchorage, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 14

Sea Day

Saturday Sep. 26, 2026

At Sea: Anchorage, Alaska → Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Day 15

Sea Day

Sunday Sep. 27, 2026

At Sea: Anchorage, Alaska → Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Day 16

Monday Sep. 28, 2026

Glacier Bay, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 17

Tuesday Sep. 29, 2026

Juneau, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 18

Wednesday Sep. 30, 2026

Wrangell, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 19

Thursday Oct. 1, 2026

Ketchikan, Alaska

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1,440 total passengers

Day 20

Friday Oct. 2, 2026

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

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1,440 total passengers

Day 21

Saturday Oct. 3, 2026

Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada

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1,440 total passengers

Day 22

Sea Day

Saturday Oct. 3, 2026

At Sea: Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada → Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Day 23

Sunday Oct. 4, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Port Guide

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Other ships at location: none

1,440 total passengers

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