21 June 2025
Holland America’s Westerdam Crosses into the Arctic Circle
Holland America Line’s Westerdam marked a significant milestone on June 20 as it crossed into the Arctic Circle during its special 28-night Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice cruise.
Departing from Seattle on June 8 and returning on July 6, the voyage offers guests a unique long cruise with port calls in Sitka, Dutch Harbor, Nome, Kodiak, Haines, and more.
A key moment occurred at 10:00 a.m. on June 20 when guests gathered at the bow to celebrate crossing into the Arctic Circle on Summer Solstice. The Arctic Circle is an invisible line that marks the southernmost point where the midnight sun can be seen, according to Holland America Line.