The Holland America Line is the longest-established cruise company offering 7-day and 14-day cruises to Alaska, plus Expedition Cruise Tours from 11 to 20 days, departing from May through September. After departure and one day at sea on a 7 day cruise, your first port of call is Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park or Stephens Passage and Juneau, depending on the cruise package. Other stops include Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia.
The 14-day cruises include additional sight-seeing side trips and stops in Skagway, Anchorage, Homer and Kodiak. Holland America coordinates its Expedition Cruise Tours to include such land activities as dog sledding, activities in Denali National Park, and scenic Alaskan coach tours.
You can choose from interior state rooms to deluxe veranda suites. Shipboard restaurants include the main dining room, Pinnacle Grill and Lido Restaurant. The cruise line's "As You Wish" program offers guests dining flexibility.
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
877-724-5425
www.hollandamerica.com
Princess Cruises offers a four-day jaunt from Seattle to Victoria, British Columbia and back, with a stop in Vancouver. The Northwest Sampler Cruise sails the inside passage through Puget Sound, past Vancouver Island to Victoria. With all-day stops in Vancouver and Victoria, you can soak up some British Columbia culture.
Included in your fare are gourmet dining at your leisure, nighttime entertainment and daytime activities including swimming, sightseeing and the on-board gym. Such add-ons as a private massage add to the luxury of your cruise experience. The Northwest Sampler cruise departs May through September.
Princess Cuises
800 5th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98104
1-800-774-6237
www.princess.com
The Royal Argosy cruise ship departs Pier 56 on Seattle's waterfront for brunch, lunch or dinner cruises as well as custom themed events. The Royal Argosy, run by Argosy Cruises, takes you on a tour of Seattle's Elliot Bay and Puget Sound region, offering a changing tableau of Northwest scenery from your private dining table. With the live accompaniment of the Royal Argosy Band plus freshly prepared menus including Northwestern seafood, there is no more complete way to enjoy the environs of Seattle's life aquatic. The Royal Argosy also makes special four-hour cruises from March through October to Blake Island's Tillicum Village for a Native American salmon bake and storytelling experience.
Argosy Cruises and Tillicum Village
1101 Alaskan Way
Pier 55 Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98101
206-622-8687 or 888-623-1445
www.argosycruises.com
