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Holland America offers patriotic Americans the chance to celebrate the Fourth of July in the most epic of ways: by exploring the wilderness of Alaska.
Key facts
- Highlight: Spend Independence Day in Juneau, the capital of Alaska
- When: Seven days, starting July 2
- Ship Capacity: Zaandam can accommodate up to 1,432 passengers
- Starting Price: From $1,139 per person
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This incredibly scenic seven-day sailing that begins and ends in Vancouver, Canada, will take you through the Inside Passage, along the Alaskan coast, and all the way north to Glacier Bay National Park. On July 4, the Zaandam will make a lengthy stop in Juneau, the capital of the state of Alaska, where you’ll have a choice of exciting excursions, including a helicopter ride followed by a hike on top of Mendenhall Glacier, a kayak adventure, a paddle on board a traditional Indigenous canoe, a whale-watching trip, and many more.
