The Zaandam arrives at Vancouver's Canada Place in the early morning.
Photo © Aaron Saunders
Sometimes, we all just need a quick little getaway to recharge our batteries. On the East coast, prospective cruisers have a variety of quick Caribbean getaways designed to suit every taste and budget. The West coast, however, lacks the variety and sheer number of departures. But relief is at hand in a few months, as ships reposition themselves to Seattle and Vancouver to begin their Alaska 2011 seasons.
In order to get ships to arrive at a specific port on a specific day, cruise lines routinely offer repositioning cruises. Between three and seven days in length, these cruises can be a fantastic value for those looking for a quick, relatively inexpensive cruise to "tide them over." One such voyage is our Unique Itinerary of the Week.
Departing Thursday May 12, 2011 roundtrip from Vancouver, Holland America's Zaandam sails a rare three-day cruise to some of the most popular Pacific Northwest ports, including calls in Seattle, Washington and Victoria, BC.
Not only is this a great way to spend a weekend, it's also a great opportunity for those who have been thinking about trying Holland America for the first time, but haven't gotten around to it. It also provides the chance for passengers to sail aboard the 777-foot long, 2000-built Zaandam without committing to a longer voyage.
The full itinerary:
May 12 - Depart Vancouver, BC - 5:00pm
May 13 - Seattle, WA - 8:00am to 5:00pm
May 14 - Victoria, BC - 8:00am to 11:00pm
May 15 - Vancouver, BC - arrive 7:00am
Prices for this sailing start at $493 per person in a Veranda suite. Among Pacific Coastal itineraries, these roundtrip voyages tend to sell out fast, so its best to book as far in advance as possible.
For more details, be sure to visit the Holland America Line website for the complete list of all Pacific repositioning cruises on offer.
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