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■ Day 1: Arrive in Seattle, Washington

Passengers who have purchased their airline tickets from Your Man Tours, Inc. should proceed to the baggage claims area for meet and greet service and transfers to your hotel. Enjoy a night tour of Seattle, catching the bustling city illuminated with a multitude of night lights.

■ Day 2: Board Holland America’s ms Zaandam in Vancouver, British Columbia

Your farewell to Seattle brings the excitement of embarking on your luxurious Alaskan cruise with Holland America. Take the afternoon and evening to get acquainted with your floating palace, and begin to explore the amenities available to enhance your adventure.

■ Day 3: Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage

Enjoy the beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage from aboard your ship. Take a stroll along the decks of the ms Zaandam, swim in the outdoor pools, or simply find a comfortable lounger and witness the splendor of Alaska’s landscape. Perhaps take this time to plan and organize the sights you wish to see at each Port of Call, ensuring that you won’t miss your must-sees at each stop.

■ Day 4: Port of Call: Ketchikan

Home to the world's largest collection of Native American totem poles, Ketchikan is a great first stop during your Alaskan cruise. You can stroll through the picturesque waterfront district of this quaint boardwalk city built atop stilts. Don’t worry if you didn’t see it all this day—you’ll be back in Ketchikan again soon.

■ Day 5: Port of Call: Juneau

Alaska's capital welcomes you in the morning. Nestled at the feet of snowcapped Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, Juneau is nicknamed "Little San Francisco" because of its narrow streets and flights of wooden steps hugging the hillside on which its multicolored houses are built. With so much to see, it’s great that you will have a second chance at the capital city.

■ Day 6: Port of Call: Skagway

The birthplace of the Alaskan gold rush, Skagway was the turbulent staging point for prospectors hell-bent on getting to the Klondike gold fields. You can stroll the weathered boardwalks and drop into old-time saloons or opt for a ride in a vintage parlor car up the historic White Horse Pass, via the narrow gauge railway.

■ Day 7: Cruise Glacier Bay National Park

Instead of disembarking to explore, let the sights come to you! Glacier Bay National Park, one of Alaska's noblest and most impressive natural beauties, awaits to enthrall you with the grandeur of glaciers, exotic wildlife, and raw nature. You'll spend the entire day cruising a 60 mile passage, passing glaciers galore, abundant wildlife and scenic beauty, unique in all the world. Great chunks of the glaciers are continually falling into the bay, with a deafening roar which enhances this fascinating spectacle.

■ Day 8: Cruise College Fjord

The epicenter of the most powerful earthquake in US History, the Good Friday Earthquake, the College Fjord offers you a fascinating view of the numerous tidewater glaciers in Prince William Sound. Keep your eyes open and your cameras ready, and try to catch a glimpse of up to eight glaciers simultaneously.

■ Day 9: Port of Call: Seward

Walk along the streets of the city that, in 1927, were home to the designer of Alaska’s state flag, thirteen-year old Benny Benson. Perhaps trek slightly outside Seward to witness the splendor of Kenai Fjords National Park and its easily accessible Exit Glacier, or simply shop and dine within the city limits.

■ Day 10: Cruise College Fjord

Can’t get enough of the towering glaciers? A second trek into the College Fjord will provide you with another chance to witness the intricate splendor of these frozen mountains.

■ Day 11: Cruise Glacier Bay National Park

Enjoy more of the majesty of Glacier Bay National Park, and see nothing but new and intriguing sights along this ever-changing chilly wonderland. Or, allow yourself to use more of the many amenities available aboard your 5-star liner.

■ Day 12: Port of Call: Haines

This quaint stop along your Alaskan adventure leads you into an area filled to the brim with colorful culture. Visit the Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center to witness the cultural diversity of the area, or peruse through the Hammer Museum dedicated to the history of the important tool of human society.

■ Day 13: Port of Call: Juneau

This second chance allows you the opportunity to catch the parts of “Little San Francisco” that you couldn’t squeeze into the first day. You can catch gold fever and pan for gold, flight-see the Juneau Ice Field, or walk up to the Mendenhall Glacier located just outside the city limits.

■ Day 14: Port of Call: Ketchikan

Now is your occasion to meander through the historic "Red Light" district of Ketchikan, and shop amid storefronts filled with diverse souvenirs. Taste the distinctive eats of "the salmon capital of the world," and enjoy the charming fishing town’s friendly atmosphere. 

■ Day 15: Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage

Take final advantage of the amenities aboard your 5-star ship, all the while enjoying the last glimpse of Alaskan Inside Passage your trip offers. 

■ Day 16: Disembark in Vancouver, Seattle City Tour

After a bittersweet farewell to the ms Zaandam, you’ll head back into exciting Seattle, touring its highlights by day. Take the evening to visit those highlights you missed or want to revisit, and find that perfect cup of coffee in the city renowned for its artisan selection.

■ Day 17: Depart from Seattle

After such a busy Alaskan adventure, you’ll be filled with wonderful memories as you make your way back home. You’ll also have time to plan your next YMT vacation!