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After setting sail from Seattle, the Westerdam will make its way to Ketchikan and Sitka, followed by a journey to the Hubbard Glacier. The ship, built in 2004, continues northward to Valdez and Seward, then shall head to Dutch Harbor for a brief six-hour stay.<br \/>\nCrossing the Arctic Circle, the itinerary will then lead to Nome, which is among the northernmost cities accessed by traditional cruise ships in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/destinations\/alaska\">Alaska<\/a>. On its return journey to Seattle, the Westerdam will explore more unique locations like Kodiak, Homer, and Prince Rupert.<br \/>\nAdditional stops include Juneau, Haines, and an overnight in Anchorage, along with cruising through Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm Fjord, the Inside Passage, Prince William Sound, College Fjord, Misty Fjords, and Little Diomede Island.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 offset-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"articles-video-new\">\n        <iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"hide\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hdn2qnMtmgM?rel=0&#038;controls=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After completing this extensive Alaska program, the Westerdam will offer seven-night cruises from Seattle for the remainder of the summer. The regular itinerary also includes voyages to Canada, visiting Victoria, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Juneau, with additional scenic cruising in Tracy Arm Fjord.<br \/>\nConcluding its summer season, the ship, which accommodates 1,900 guests, has plans to embark on a 53-night journey to Japan in early September. This roundtrip cruise from Seattle features stops in multiple destinations across Asia, Alaska, Canada, and Hawaii, including Hakodate, Yokohama, Naha, Dutch Harbor, Victoria, and Honolulu.<br \/>\nFor the winter season, the Westerdam will relocate to the South Pacific, offering cruises from Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holland America Line&#8217;s Westerdam has sailed on a unique 28-night cruise from Seattle to Alaska and the Arctic Circle on Sunday, June 9. 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