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7 Night Kosher Cruise Alaskan Explorer on Holland America ms Westerdam
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There is something magical about Alaska that inexplicably calls us: breathtaking natural beauty, glaciers glowing blue and magnificent wildlife.

Join us for the cruise of your dreams aboard the Five Star Holland America ms Westerdam for an all round experience of a lifetime.

From the ship's spacious decks or your private verandah witness Seattle's beautiful Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on your way to Alaska's forested isles, icy-blue glaciers and charming frontier ports.

The Glacier Bay route is a mesmerizing experience to a place on earth unlike any other.

In this wonderland of unique plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape you will watch in amazement as whales soar from the sea, puffins dive in front of you and the park's tidewater snow-capped glaciers roll into view.

As you navigate this wondrous region you will experience the grandeur of Alaska's colossal glaciers and majestic mountain ranges and explore iconic Alaskan frontier towns and beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, leaving you forever changed by Alaska's wondrous and wild beauty.

Spend days pampering yourself at the luxurious and rejuvenating Spa and relax with the fantastic amenities of this world class cruise ship including, Broadway-style shows, casino, spa, sports facilities as Eddie's Travel takes care of your needs, all while experiencing from your ship the uniqueness of this enchanting region.

To cap it all each time you enter the elegant dining room enjoy the ultimate pampering - Eddie's Travel world renown Gourmet Glatt Kosher Cuisine freshly prepared on board by our own chefs, handpicked from the finest 5 star hotels in Israel.

We invite you to allow your every whim to be catered to by an attentive staff as you embark on much more than a vacation. As our thousands of satisfied travelers will tell you, there simply is nothing to compare. Book now to join the Eddie's Travel family and experience the difference of boutique kosher cruising in a class of its own!

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Holland America ms Westerdam Ship Features

The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships. As such, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system. Most of her staterooms have ocean views and many have private verandahs.

The theme of ms Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Art ranges from paintings of historic Dutch ships, such as Henry Hudson's Half Moon, to a huge Indian silver-overlaid wood palace doorway, a bone tobacco pipe carved in the shape of a woman's head to a collection of 5,000-year-old pre-Columbian carved limestone figures from Ecuador. Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait and signature sculptures by Sedona artist Susanna Holt.

The ms Westerdam boasts:

Ship Facilities: The Vista Dining Room; The Pinnacle Grill; The Lido Restaurant; The Pinnacle Restaurant; Thermal Suite; Sports Bar; Piano Bar; Ocean Bar; Northern Lights Nightclub; Lido Pool; Gym Room; Explorers Lounge; Crow's Nest; Casino; Atrium; Wajang Theater; Theatre & Culinary Arts Center; Live Music, Dancing, Lavish Shows; Curtain Call; Casino Action; Movie theatre; Salon; Shopping; Greenhouse Spa; AND MUCH MORE

Technical Specifications: Year Built 2004; Last refurbished -; Tonnage 81,811; Length 951 feet; Beam 105.8 feet; Cruising Speed 24 knots; Passenger Decks 11; Passenger capacity 1848

Day	Port	Arrive	Depart
Sun	Seattle, Washington	Embark	16:00
Mon	At Sea
Tue	Cruising Glacier Bay National Park	10:00	19:00
Wed	Juneau, Alaska	07:00	20:00
Thu	Sitka, Alaska	08:00	17:00
Fri	Ketchikan, Alaska	07:00	13:00
Sat	Scenic cruising Vancouver Island
	Victoria, B.C .	18:00	24:00
Sun	Seattle, Washington	07:00