Up early, get shuttle to cruise line and board Holland America - Nieuw Amsterdam; able to board early due to another cruise line also boarding.

Easy for us. After a lunch (Lido Market - buffet style), we found our room, and headed out to explore. Think there were 11 to 12 levels on this liner. Three additional dining rooms. Lots of passengers from the U.S., and all over the world.   Outside of the main food level (indoor pool also on this level), we spent most of our time in the aft of the ship - smoking allowed - drinks, smoking and great conversations (of which politics always pops up).  Lots of fun, fun, fun!!!!!

   Holland America pulled out of Vancouver later afternoon and started heading for the inner passage to Alaska.

  So rest of Saturday, and all day Sunday - enjoying the views while heading north.

  Sunday night at 7:00 p.m., our captain announced we arrived in Alaska.
  After lunch with delightful couple from New Zealand, we left ship to enjoy the sights of Juneau, capital of Alaska.

First you have to realize, the only way to get to Juneau is by cruise ship, state run ferry or small jets. There are no roads leading to Juneau!  Everything is shipped in - so you can imagine the prices.
  After walking around the city (lots of jewelry shops, gift shops, etc),

headed back to ship to unload purchases and wait for ride to Salmon Bake which we had previously signed up. Van picked us up and took us. Had started to rain when we arrived, but eating was under canopies. Lots of visitors from all the cruise ships. Salmon was excellent!  Met a couple from Jacksonville, FL (originally from Long Island).

  After dinner, we took a walk up the trail to a waterfall. Gentleman showed Skip salmon swimming. He told Skip this were "dog Salmon" not for eating, good for chum for fishing.

After dinner, bus picked us up and took us back to cruise ship. Packed our bags - tomorrow we meet our tour guide and leave ship to start the land portion of our trip! Pic of Juneau at night!  More to follow!!