Name: 13 Night Far East Cruise
Brand: Holland America Line
SKU: 113382
Price: 1094 USD
Availability: InStock

Explore and book Holland America Line 13 Night Far East Cruise on the Noordam departing from Seattle, Washington on Sep 12, 2027 and ending in Aomori, Japan on Sep 25, 2027 Sail to Ketchikan, Alaska, Kushiro, Japan, Tokyo, Japan, Seattle, Washington, Aomori, Japan

Seattle, Washington

Space Needle
Pikes Place
Pioneer Square
Boeing's Future of Flight Aviation Center
Hiram Chittenden Locks
International District

Ketchikan, Alaska

Canopy Adventure & Wildlife Expedition
Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour
Adventure Kart Expedition
Tracy Arm Fjord & Glacier Explorer
Exclusive Flightseeing & Crab Feed
Neet’s Bay Bear Watch Expedition
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show

Kushiro, Japan

Akan National Park and Kushiro
Kushiro Marshland & Cranes Nature Park
Lake Akan & Ainu Village
Kushiro Marshland
Cranes Nature Park
Washo fish market

Aomori, Japan

Hirosaki and Seibien Garden
Mt.Hakkoda Aerial Tram and Oirase Stream with Japanese Style Lunch
Shirakami Mountains Walking Tour
Highlights of Goshogawara
Highlights of Hirosaki
Highlights of Aomori

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Highlights with Haneda Airport Transfer
Tokyo Highlights with Narita Airport Transfer
Tokyo Highlights with Hotel Transfer

13 Night Far East Cruise

Alaska

North America

Asia & Indian Ocean

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful. Enjoy the programs listed below and visit our Explorations Central discovery center on board. *

Explorations Central

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Enjoy a game of pickleball on top-deck courts with stunning ocean views. Play casually anytime or join a tournament, with beginner lessons available for newcomers. Complimentary equipment provided, weather permitting.



Pickleball At Sea

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges on board. In the Piano Bar, gather around and sing along as our pianist plays your favorites.

Piano Bar

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

Direct from Beale Street, B.B. King's All Stars bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, enjoy dancing and try specialty cocktails like the Lucille and Rock Me Baby.

B.B. Kings Blues Club

This sophisticated venue is adorned with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork including portraits, landscapes, still life and abstract pieces. Order your favorite cocktail or try one from our signature cocktail menu created in partnership with our Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, a James Beard “Who’s Who” inductee.

Gallery Bar

The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your favorite liqueur.

Explorer's Lounge

Feel the rhythm at the Rolling Stone Lounge, where a live band delivers rock, pop, and country hits every night. Grab a drink and hit the dance floor for an unforgettable evening of music and energy.



Rolling Stone Lounge

Unwind at Pinnacle Bar, where expertly crafted cocktails and fine wines set the tone for a sophisticated evening. Perfect for a pre-dinner drink before heading to Pinnacle Grill.



Pinnacle Bar

Sip on a cool cocktail while basking in the sun and savoring stunning ocean views from the deck lounge chairs. A laid-back vibe with unbeatable scenery.



Sea View Bar

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Lido Market

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinaccle Grill

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink.

Explorations Cafe

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth in Concert

In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading center for the performing arts, we proudly present Lincoln Center Stage, showcasing outstanding musicians performing multiple programs of chamber music most evenings, as well as afternoon recitals during leisurely days at sea.

Lincoln Center Stage

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard on Board

Experience world-class entertainment at World Stage, featuring captivating lectures by local experts and thrilling performances from top acts like Step One Dance Company and Cantaré. On select ships, a two-story LED screen enhances the immersive experience.

World Stage

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club Hal

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam features museum-quality art — from 19th-century oils to contemporary photographs of music greats Dizzy Gillespie and B.B. King. Guests onboard can enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Explore the world’s wonders through BBC Earth Experiences. Take yoga or Pilates in our Fitness Center. Savor the sounds of Music Walk™ and the delights of our specialty restaurants.

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The caravan of karts sets off to explore the remote backcountry along several miles of improved forest trail, with your guide in the lead ATV. Feel the rush of adrenaline at the start of your journey in a custom-designed Tomcar that tests your ability to traverse through the wilderness. A comfortable pace is maintained as you thread your way around steep curves. The road climbs to reveal unparalleled views of the Tongass National Forest, Behm Canal and Alaska's fabled Inside Passage.

Take off from Ketchikan on a 20-minute flight by floatplane, headed to a remote site in the Tongass National Forest noted for its salmon-rich streams and abundant wildlife. The aircraft is equipped with a digital stereo sound system and headsets for each individual guest to enjoy the narration. Each participant is guaranteed a window seat and the pilot will identify points of interest en route.

Perfect for serious fisher-people and for families seeking a personalized tour, this tour is customized for your interest and fishing skill level with just six guests per boat. The light tackle used ensures that even average-sized fish are exciting and rewarding to bring aboard.

Fill your senses with adventure and excitement as you take control of a 4-wheel-drive Jeep Wrangler® and wind your way through the rugged back roads of Revillagigedo Island. You'll be paired up with traveling companions in groups of four, and begin the adventure into the mountainous roads of the Tongass National Forest.

Meet your tandem kayak and listen to a safety briefing from your guide. Gain confidence as you paddle out to Eagle Islands. The protected waters provide the opportunity to experience the tranquil, lush, green setting of the Tongass National Forest.

View Seattle's sports stadiums; then, discover the historic flavor of Pioneer Square -- Seattle's birthplace dating back to 1852. Pass the International District and tour through the downtown core and shopping district. Circle the Seattle Center campus on your way to the Space Needle, where you'll soar to the top by elevator for an unforgettable vista of the skyline and Elliott Bay.

A panoramic drive to Woodinville brings you to Woodhouse Wine Estates. Take a private, behind-the-scenes tour, viewing the cellars where the wines are aged to perfection. Then, it's time to sample the wines -- each passionately crafted and terroir-driven with luscious warmth, complex character and extraordinary balance. You can purchase your favorites to take back with you if you wish.

Discover Seattle's most popular sights and attractions, from the Puget Sound waterfront to the Space Needle and virtually everything in between. With fourteen stops along the way, you'll hop on and off the City Sightseeing Bus and explore, to the extent of your choice, one of North America's most vibrant cities.

This comprehensive tour of Aomori begins with a visit to the Sannai Maruyama ruins that date back more than 4,000 years to the Jomon Period. An exhibition room holds various artifacts from the site. The ruins were revealed during excavations for a baseball stadium in 1992.

The Nebuta-no-Ie Warasse Museum opened in 2011 and showcases the amazing, colorful Aomori Nebuta Festival. The term 'Nebuta' refers to giant illuminated floats used in the procession, of which five are on display. Enjoy a short film that explains the festival.

Leave the port of Aomori by coach, so that you can sit back and enjoy a panoramic drive through the scenic countryside to the city of Goshogawara.

Drive 25 miles along National Highway Route 7 from Aomori to Hirosaki city, situated on the southern part of the Tsugaru plain and known for its castle, cherry blossoms and apples. The atmosphere of this former Samurai town is quite compelling.

Join a local guide and gain a richer appreciation for the sights and flavors of Kushiro -- the misty city. Begin with a scenic motorcoach ride to the remarkable Kushiro Crane Reserve, where you will see why these magnificent birds have been designated a Special Natural Living Treasure. Meet a staff member to hear about the conservation and health of the cranes here.

Your tour will begin with a prepaid taxi ride to the Motomachi district in Kushiro. You're headed to Yonemachi Park. Look down Kushiro city from the observatory -- a fantastic overview of the city.

Acquaint yourself with the nature of beautiful, remote Hokkaido and its fascinating Ainu native culture. Visit Ainu Kotan, where you'll find rows of shops selling wooden knick-knacks and other locally made handicrafts. Traditional Ainu dances, which have been designated an important intangible cultural asset, can be seen at the Ikoro Theater. You can also snap some pictures of native people wearing traditional Ainu costumes.

Your first destination is misty Lake Mashu, which is widely reputed to be the world's clearest lake. It features the most beautiful transparent, emerald-colored surface that changes moment by moment. The Ainu people have revered this lake as the 'lake of the gods' since ancient times, and today you'll enjoy a splendid view from one of the three observation sites. Another intriguing feature of this lake is that it is almost always shrouded in mist.

Explore natural Hokkaido, beginning with a visit to the Kushiro Marshland observatory, from where you can look out over the largest wetland in Japan. The marsh extends across the Kushiro Plain and is fed by the waters of the Kushirogawa River. Reeds grow in the wettest areas, which are surrounded by grasslands, encircled in turn by dense stands of alder. Approximately 600 plant species have been identified in the park. It also offers habitats for many birds, including the endangered Japanese crane and migratory birds that stop here to rest.

Tokyo is the center of national administration, education, culture and finance for Japan, and is where East and West blend most harmoniously.

The wonders of Tokyo are yours to discover on this full day of sightseeing. By motorcoach, travel to the city center passing famous landmarks en route.

In amazing Tokyo -- bigger, busier and more crowded than ever -- get acquainted with the capital of Japan and its fascinating landmarks.

Glimpse the future of aviation technology at the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Factory tour at Paine Field in Everett. Located 30 miles north of Seattle, the Future of Flight Aviation Center is a cutting-edge facility featuring 28,000 square feet of interactive aviation exhibits. Spend some time browsing exhibits and gift shop before you see the latest breakthroughs in in-flight entertainment and design your very own aircraft using high-tech aviation software.

Pike Place Market is an iconic landmark of Seattle -- the jewel that sits right above the beautiful waterfront of the Emerald City. Filled with delicious cuisine, handmade crafts and unique artwork, it is a place with something for everyone to enjoy. This visit gives you a behind-the-scenes look at this bustling gathering spot and is led by members of the Pike Place Market community.

Holland America Line Line’s Brand Ambassador, Seth Wayne will be onboard Eurodam for the 7 Day Alaskan Explorer. Be part of the fun and

Non-alcoholic beverage package	$8 - $17.95
Alcoholic beverage package	$54.95 - $59.95
Gratuities	$15.50 - $17
Wi-fi internet access	$10 - $20
Specialty dining	Varies
Spa packages & shore excursions	Varies

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13 Night Far East Cruise

13 Night Far East Cruise

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13 Night Far East Cruise

13 Night Far East Cruise

Cruise highlights

Itinerary

Shore excursions

Amenities

About the ship

Noordam

Included in your fare

Add-ons

Flights & hotels

Flights

Hotels

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