Alaska Cruise on Holland America Koningsdam Cruise Ship - Paul & Carole Love To Travel (2024)

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What is the best cruise line to go to Alaska? ›

Passports or Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant documents are required for cruises to Alaska, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Hawaii, and Mexico.

With an average age of 55, Holland America passengers skew slightly older than those of some major lines. On Alaska cruises, about 80 percent of cruisers are older than 50; about 40 percent are over 65. Ages were older on our recent New Zealand to Australia cruise.

Shorts, t-shirts and swimwear are never permitted in the main dining room and jeans are not permitted at dinner. Beverage Policy: All beverages except tea, coffee, juice and water are at an additional cost.

The Best Time to Cruise Alaska for Good Weather: Summer (mid-June through August) If you prefer warmer temperatures, ranging from 50° to 70° Fahrenheit, and longer days with up to 22 hours of sunlight, a summer Alaskan cruise might be the perfect choice.

Northbound Alaska cruises sail up the coastline through the Inside Passage and along Hubbard Glacier, so your best view of Alaska's scenic landmasses are likely on the starboard side of the ship. Southbound Alaska cruises are the opposite.

Bottled water is an extra charge anytime in the dinning venues. The regular coffee, tea and lemonade are available all day in the Lido. Milk, coffee and tea are free for room service.

The cruise portion of your trip will include: Accommodations on an incredible Holland America ship. All onboard meals including 24-hour room service but excluding specialty restaurant dining. Coffee, tea, milk, juice, non-bottled water.

Holland America Line offers complimentary 24-hour room service for all cabins and suites.

Holland America Line. Holland America Line, a premium, upscale cruise line founded in 1873, offers a perfect balance between a formal and relaxed ambiance aboard mid-sized ships.

What age is senior on cruise ships? ›

Many of the major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines and Norweigan Cruise Lines offer Senior Citizen Rates for guests age 55 or older. Senior Cruise Discounts are typically available on last minute cruises when cruise lines need help filling the last remaining cabins on their ships.

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The line provides free room service and several all-inclusive pricing options that can be booked as packages before sailing, ranking it as #5 in Best Cruise Lines for the Money.

A mini-fridge is included with all staterooms. Guests who need to refrigerate medication should store it in the ship's infirmary, as mini-fridges aren't cold enough for that purpose.

Formal wear: Anticipate two formal nights per week. Ladies wear a co*cktail dress or gown and gentlemen don a suit and tie or tuxedo. Smart-casual wear for dinner: Slacks and collared shirts or sweaters for men. Skirt or trousers, sweater or blouse for women.

Lido Restaurant

Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, this buffet restaurant has something for everyone. At breakfast you'll find made-to-order omelets and fresh squeezed orange juice.

One nice thing about the Inside Passage is how calm the water is because you're sailing between land masses. If you worry about seasickness, an Inside Passage trip is the best Alaska cruise itinerary versus a sailing where your ship transits rougher, open waters.

The average price for a 7-day Alaskan cruise can range from $1,300 to $3,500 per person, depending on the cruise line, type of cabin, and time of year.

10 Days. This is a very popular vacation length, and no wonder: 10 days is enough time to combine a cruise with a land tour and experience both sides of Alaska. Trips of this length usually include a whirlwind tour of some of Alaska's popular interior and Southcentral destinations, plus a 7-day cruise.

We recommend you find a room with a balcony and avoid the inside staterooms. On our recent Alaska cruise, we stayed in a stateroom with an obstructed view. We saved money by staying in this type of room and we found the obstruction to be minimal. We still had great views from our balcony and barely noticed.