Guests can experience Alaska's majestic glaciers, wildlife sightings
and destination-focused cuisine on a variety of cruises, including
new 14-day roundtrip Seattle
voyage
SEATTLE, Aug. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026
Alaska cruise season. With six ships in the region, the cruise line
is filling each voyage with experiences designed around
vacationers' top reasons to visit Alaska: an abundance of glacier viewings,
a variety of wildlife sightings, captivating cultural programming
and destination-centric dining.
From April through September 2026,
Holland America Line will give guests the option to
sail roundtrip from Seattle,
Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; or
between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. Itineraries range from seven to 28
days and include the popular monthlong "Alaska Arctic Circle
Solstice" sailing and a new 14-day option roundtrip from
Seattle.
"We continue to build an Alaska
program that is unlike any other in the industry, that is deeply
immersive, putting a spotlight on all the splendor that brings
cruisers to Alaska," said
Dan Rough, vice president of revenue
management for Holland America Line. "Whether it's talking to a
park ranger while observing a glacier calve in Glacier Bay, joining
a whale-watching tour or enjoying the freshest local fish that was
just brought on board, we want our guests to return home from
vacation feeling inspired."
Alaska 2026 Season
Highlights
- Six ships will explore Alaska:
Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and
Zaandam.
- For the first time in more than five years, Westerdam will
cruise to Alaska from Vancouver and Noordam will sail roundtrip from
Seattle. This deployment provides
guests with different ship options to repeat their favorite
itineraries.
- New in 2026, the 14-day "Great Alaska Explorer" cruise will be
offered roundtrip from Seattle, in
addition to Vancouver.
- Noordam's Aug. 23 departure from
Seattle and Westerdam's
Sept. 13 cruise roundtrip from
Vancouver visit Alaska's Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Sitka
and Valdez, along with
Prince Rupert, British Columbia,
Canada, and Glacier Bay scenic cruising.
- Nieuw Amsterdam's May 3 cruise
roundtrip from Vancouver calls at
Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Prince
Rupert, Sitka, Wrangell and Valdez, with Glacier Bay scenic cruising.
- The popular 28-day "Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice" cruise
returns for a third year. Departing June
7 in time for the Summer Solstice, the voyage aboard Noordam
sails roundtrip from Seattle to
the Bering Sea and into the Arctic Circle. The ship visits 11
Alaska ports plus Prince Rupert
and Vancouver. Guests will enjoy
an overnight at Anchorage and
late-night departures from Juneau
and Valdez.
- Seven-day "Alaska Inside Passage" cruises sail roundtrip from
Vancouver on Koningsdam, Zaandam
and Nieuw Amsterdam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Seven-day "Alaskan Explorer" cruises sail roundtrip from
Seattle aboard Eurodam and
Noordam, and include calls at Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada (evening visit); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka. Eurodam also includes Alaska's Icy Strait Point and Glacier Bay;
Noordam explores Dawes Glacier.
- Seven-day "Northbound Glacier Discovery" and "Southbound
Glacier Discovery" itineraries cruise between Whittier (Anchorage) and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and
Westerdam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Guests looking to combine Alaska with more of the wildlife and the
rugged nature of British Columbia
can embark on the "Great Bear Rainforest" cruise aboard Noordam,
departing April 19, 2026. Roundtrip
from Seattle, highlights include
an overnight at Prince Rupert and
scenic cruising in the Grenville Channel, Bella Bella and Johnstone Strait, with a transit of the Seymour
Narrows.
Holland America Line's signature
Cruisetours that combine a cruise with an overland tour to
Denali National Park and journey
up to the Yukon will be available
for booking in the near future; 2025 Cruisetours are available
for booking now.
Glaciers Guaranteed on Every Alaska Cruise
Holland
America Line continues to offer more
opportunities for glacier viewing than any other cruise line. Every
Alaska cruise includes a scenic
visit to Alaska's iconic
glaciers where the ships sail up to the face of the ice
formations and rotate for a 360-degree view. Holland America Line is confident that guests will have
an unforgettable glacier experience and offers a "Glacier
Guarantee" program that pledges glacier viewing on every
Alaska cruise and the majority of
Cruisetours.
Glaciers visited along the journey may include Glacier Bay
National Park, College Fjord, Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier and
Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm.
During Glacier Bay scenic cruising, Holland America Line continues
to bring on a Glacier Bay National Park Ranger for the day to
engage with guests.
In addition to scenic viewing from the ship, guests can get up
close to the ice on shore excursions featuring glaciers, including
the 26 Glaciers Cruise from Whittier, Glacier Discovery Helicopter
Tour in Skagway and the
Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip in Juneau.
More Ways to See Alaska's Wildlife in the Wild
Holland
America Line provides more access to
Alaska wildlife than any other
cruise line. Guests can choose from more than 175 animal
sanctuaries, sightseeing and land excursions to get up close to the
region's most beloved creatures, including options through our
exclusive partnership with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation
Center.
Alaska ships carry a
wildlife expert on board to help guests witness the majestic
animals found in the region, and a Wildlife Spotting Guide points
out the native animals found along the cruise route and includes a
map with the best places to see each species.
Serving Fresh Fish in Alaska
Holland America
Line continues to build on its groundbreaking Global Fresh
Fish Program that brings locally sourced fresh fish from port
to plate in less than 48 hours. In addition to the seafood and
other local delicacies served on the menus, ships in Alaska serve exclusive dishes created by the
brand's Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Morimoto.
Holland America Line is the only
cruise line with Alaska
seafood certified sustainable by the Responsible
Fisheries Management (RFM), so the seafood served on all
Alaska ships is fresh and
certified sustainable.
'We Love Alaska' Program Immerses Guests in Local
Culture
Holland America
Line's "We Love Alaska" program deeply immerses guests in
the local culture with authentic onboard programming, cruise
activities and award-winning shore excursions. The exclusive
experiences are delivered through experts leading workshops and
lectures from those who know Alaska best, Alaska Up Close presentations
exploring the stories of real Alaskans, tours highlighting the best
of each destination, and fine dining events showcasing the culinary
traditions of the region.
On Deck for a Cause Supports Alaska's Parks
Holland
America Line donates proceeds from
its "On Deck for a Cause" charitable event aboard ships in the
region to Alaska Geographic, the nonprofit education partner of
Alaska's parks, forests, refuges
and conservation lands. Called "On Deck for a Cause: Alaska's Parks," guests on all Alaska cruises are invited to donate
$25 to participate in a
noncompetitive 5k fundraising walk
aboard every sailing. Funds raised through "On Deck for a Cause:
Alaska's Parks" go to support
education, science and research in Alaska's parks.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been
exploring the world for 150+ years with expertly crafted
itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the
destinations. Offering an ideal perfectly-sized ship experience,
its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world
and has shared the thrill of Alaska for more than 75 years — longer than
any other cruise line. Holland America
Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching
activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and
personalized travel. Guests enjoy the best entertainment at sea,
and dining venues featuring exclusive dishes by world-famous chefs.
A new global fresh fish program brings more than 80 types of fresh
fish on board, sourced and served locally in regions around the
world.
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