Alaska Cruises from Seattle

Holland America Line cruises to Alaska from Seattle are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. 

Approved forms of documentation and additional details will be confirmed closer to time of departure. For a full list of COVID-19 guest protocols and steps we’re taking to enhance public health, please see our Traveling & Staying Healthy guide.

Our Flexible Cancellation program provides peace of mind where you can change your mind or even cancel the cruise up to 30 days before you sail for any reason and receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC). If you test positive for COVID-19, you can receive the same FCC all the way to sailing day. Learn more or enroll in Flexible Cancellation.

These cruises to Alaska are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and the dates given will be required (approved forms of evidence will be confirmed closer to time of departure) and will need to be shown at the terminal prior to boarding. Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding.  

If you are unlikely to be fully vaccinated at the time of departure, please refer to our Worry-Free Promise booking options.

Guests should always ensure they understand all requirements to travel from their home country and the destinations they plan to visit. Domestic and international requirements differ. Details continue to be updated regularly and official websites and apps developed by government agencies and tourism ministries are the recommended resources.

Crew vaccinations will be in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Yes, you should receive a notification to complete your health questionnaire at least 72 hours before you embark the ship. You’ll be asked to complete the questionnaire before leaving home to begin traveling on your vacation, and then reconfirm your answers when arriving at the port.

If you have any symptoms of illness, you will be separated from other embarking guests for secondary screening. Depending on the outcome of the screening, you and your traveling party may be denied boarding. Please see details about Worry-Free Promise.

During a medical screening, our medical staff will need to verify your health questionnaire answers, or any corrections, and then consider whether to permit you to embark.  

If you refuse to be tested or screened, or to follow the COVID-19 Protocols, you will be denied boarding and no refund or credit will be issued. 

The results of any COVID-19 tests, and information provided on the health declaration will be subject to our privacy notice on Holland America Line.com, and shared only as needed with Holland America Line personnel, third parties or local health authorities as part of screening and embarkation-related health protocols.

We are awaiting CDC guidance on all shipboard protocols and expect this to come soon.

Anyone who doesn’t comply with the onboard public health measures may be disembarked at the first available opportunity. Other consequences could include being denied service, required stateroom isolation and being banned from sailing in the future.

If you are non-compliant, no refund of the cruise fare for unused cruise days or travel expenses (if flying home) will be covered. 

If your travel party is impacted and/or they are required or voluntarily choose to leave with you, the same policies will apply to them: there will be no refund of cruise fare for unused cruise days or coverage of travel expenses home.

We are awaiting CDC guidance on all shipboard protocols and expect this to come soon.

We’ll increase outside air to the maximum practical level for each HVAC unit, where and when technically possible.

HVAC units will be upgraded with F7 (MERV13) filters and some units will also have the latest generation ultraviolet light (UVC/UVGI) treatment systems installed to facilitate high quality recirculated air, where possible within design limitations.

The Medical Center will have HEPA filtration and will be maintained under negative pressure, which means the ventilation system will remove more air than it allows into the room.

Yes, anyone reporting or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will be reviewed by the shipboard medical staff and tested for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). COVID-19 cases will be assessed and treated either in their stateroom, or in a designated area of the Medical Center in a single occupancy ward.

Positive cases that do not require admission to the ship’s medical center, or medical disembarkation, will most likely be moved to a different cabin for the duration of their isolation.

Please see details about our Worry-Free Promise.

Yes, only now our teammates will serve you at all times. Line monitors will also manage guest flow. 

NOTE: Holland America Line’s Lido Buffet already is only partially self-serve so guests will be familiar with our practices.

Every ship has dedicated medical staff (Doctors, Nurses, etc.) operating ship medical centers to serve guests and crew on board.

They are informed on the latest COVID-19 scientific status and trained on all relevant COVID-19 procedures.

We’re enhancing our shipboard medical capabilities with the necessary staffing, medications, supplies, oxygen, equipment and procedures to triage and treat multiple COVID-19 cases across the full clinical spectrum including intensive care.

We’ll also expand on board medical staffing roles to include staff responsible to oversee onboard aspects of public health and outbreak prevention and response.

The medical staff requirements and equipment on each ship will meet or exceed the guidelines from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Healthcare Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities.

Yes, all ships will have access to COVID-19 viral testing capabilities, including SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR, RT LAMP and antigen tests. Protocols for testing for SARS-CoV-2 will be based on expert recommendations, including CDC testing guidance. Onboard COVID-19-related medical center care will be free of charge.

Pending the final CDC guidelines, fully vaccinated guests may choose to explore destinations independently on self-guided tours, following the destination’s health guidelines.

You can pre-purchase shore excursions through MyAccount, the Navigator app and when sailing on board, subject to availability and capacity restrictions. You must follow all COVID-19-related requirements while on a shore excursion. There could be additional protocols based on local requirements.

If your shore excursion is canceled by the company or the tour operator, or if you are denied from joining the tour, your shore excursion payment will be credited to your on-board account.

If you or any members of your party refuse to comply with our COVID-19 policies and procedures, you won’t be allowed to board the ship after going ashore. We may also take other steps that, in our sole discretion, we feel are necessary to protect the health and safety of our guests, crew and operators. If this happens, you won’t be entitled to a refund, credit or compensation of any kind and will be responsible for all costs and fines, including (without limitation) travel expenses.

Holland America Line cruises to Alaska from Seattle are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. 

Approved forms of documentation and additional details will be confirmed closer to time of departure. For a full list of COVID-19 guest protocols and steps we’re taking to enhance public health, please see our Traveling & Staying Healthy guide.

• When was Seattle founded? November 13, 1851 
• Where is Seattle located? Located in the western part of Washington State, Seattle lies between Elliot Bay and Lake Washington. Approximately 100 miles south of the Canadian Border. 
• What is the population of Seattle ? 753,675 according to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau 
• What language is primarily spoken? English 
• What is the time zone of Seattle, WA? Pacific Time  
  • Seattle, Washington is GMT/UTC - 8h during Standard Time
  • Seattle, Washington is GMT/UTC - 7h during Daylight Saving Time
• What currency is used in Seattle, WA? USD (Dollar)

How do I book a flight to Seattle? At Holland America we offer cruise travelers low prices on their flights. Please see more information on our Flight Ease program here.

Where should I stay when cruising from Seattle? We offer hotel packages to our already booked guests. For more information, visit our hotel packages and pre- or post-travel arrangements.

What are some of the top places to see in Seattle? Visit our Seattle Port page for more information on our top travel recommendations.

What should I expect boarding to like for my cruise departing Seattle, WA?  Please visit our cruise preparation FAQ for information on how to access or print boarding passes, how to check in online, and to see if you need a passport.

Can I book an airport shuttle to my cruise?  Book an airport transfer from the airport to your ship after you book a cruise with Holland America Line. We make getting to and from your cruise comfortable, convenient and hassle-free. For more information on EXC City Stays & Overland Tours, please visit: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/pre-post-travel-cruise.html.

Are you an already booked guest with Holland America Line? For booked guests, please see our travel planning details on how to book an airport transfer.

Where do I leave from the Port of Seattle? Pier 91 is the home port for Holland America Lines. The address of Pier 91 is 2001 W Garfield Way, Seattle, WA 98199

Please visit our most frequently asked questions page on cruise preparation, transportation, safety and security, and more.