Friends can expertise Alaska’s majestic glaciers, wildlife sightings and destination-focused delicacies on quite a lot of cruises, together with new 14-day roundtrip Seattle voyage
COURTESY Holland America Line: SEATTLE (Aug. 29, 2024) – Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season. With six ships within the area, the cruise line is filling every voyage with experiences designed round vacationers’ high causes to go to Alaska: an abundance of glacier viewings, quite a lot of wildlife sightings, charming cultural programming and destination-centric eating.
From April by means of September 2026, Holland America Line will give company the choice to sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; or between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. Itineraries vary from seven to twenty-eight days and embody the favored monthlong “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” crusing and a brand new 14-day choice roundtrip from Seattle.
“We proceed to construct an Alaska program that’s not like some other within the trade, that’s deeply immersive, placing a highlight on all of the splendor that brings cruisers to Alaska,” mentioned Dan Tough, vp of income administration for Holland America Line. “Whether or not it’s speaking to a park ranger whereas observing a glacier calve in Glacier Bay, becoming a member of a whale-watching tour or having fun with the freshest native fish that was simply introduced on board, we wish our company to return dwelling from trip feeling impressed.”
Alaska 2026 Season Highlights
Six ships will discover Alaska: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.
For the primary time in additional than 5 years, Westerdam will cruise to Alaska from Vancouver and Noordam will sail roundtrip from Seattle. This deployment supplies company with totally different ship choices to repeat their favourite itineraries.
New in 2026, the 14-day “Nice Alaska Explorer” cruise can be supplied roundtrip from Seattle, along with Vancouver.
Noordam’s Aug. 23 departure from Seattle and Westerdam’s Sept. 13 cruise roundtrip from Vancouver go to Alaska’s Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Sitka and Valdez, together with Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, and Glacier Bay scenic cruising.
Nieuw Amsterdam’s Could 3 cruise roundtrip from Vancouver calls at Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Prince Rupert, Sitka, Wrangell and Valdez, with Glacier Bay scenic cruising.
The favored 28-day “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” cruise returns for a 3rd yr. Departing June 7 in time for the Summer season 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. Friends will take pleasure in an in a single day 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 embody Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
Seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Noordam, and embody calls at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (night go to); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka. Eurodam additionally contains Alaska’s Icy Strait Level 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 embody Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
Friends trying to mix Alaska with extra of the wildlife and the rugged nature of British Columbia can embark on the “Nice Bear Rainforest” cruise aboard Noordam, departing April 19, 2026. Roundtrip from Seattle, highlights embody an in a single day at Prince Rupert and scenic cruising within the Grenville Channel, Bella Bella and Johnstone Strait, with a transit of the Seymour Narrows.
Holland America Line’s signature Cruisetours that mix a cruise with an overland tour to Denali Nationwide Park and journey as much as the Yukon can be out there for reserving within the close to future; 2025 Cruisetours can be found for reserving now.
Glaciers Assured on Each Alaska Cruise
Holland America Line continues to supply extra alternatives for glacier viewing than some other cruise line. Each Alaska cruise features a scenic go to to Alaska’s iconic glaciers the place the ships sail as much as the face of the ice formations and rotate for a 360-degree view. Holland America Line is assured that company may have an unforgettable glacier expertise and affords a “Glacier Assure” program that pledges glacier viewing on each Alaska cruise and the vast majority of Cruisetours.
Glaciers visited alongside the journey might embody Glacier Bay Nationwide Park, School Fjord, Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier and Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm. Throughout Glacier Bay scenic cruising, Holland America Line continues to deliver on a Glacier Bay Nationwide Park Ranger for the day to interact with company.
Along with scenic viewing from the ship, company can stand up near the ice on shore excursions that includes glaciers, together with the 26 Glaciers Cruise from Whittier, Glacier Discovery Helicopter Tour in Skagway and the Mendenhall Glacier Float Journey in Juneau.
Extra Methods to See Alaska’s Wildlife within the Wild
Holland America Line supplies extra entry to Alaska wildlife than some other cruise line. Friends can select from greater than 175 animal sanctuaries, sightseeing and land excursions to stand up near the area’s most beloved creatures, together with choices by means of our unique partnership with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Middle.
Alaska ships carry a wildlife knowledgeable on board to assist company witness the majestic animals discovered within the area, and a Wildlife Recognizing Information factors out the native animals discovered alongside the cruise route and features a map with one of the best locations to see every species.
Serving Contemporary Fish in Alaska
Holland America Line continues to construct on its groundbreaking World Contemporary Fish Program that brings domestically sourced recent fish from port to plate in lower than 48 hours. Along with the seafood and different native delicacies served on the menus, ships in Alaska serve unique dishes created by the model’s Contemporary Fish Ambassador Chef Morimoto.
Holland America Line is the one cruise line with Alaska seafood licensed sustainable by the Accountable Fisheries Administration (RFM), so the seafood served on all Alaska ships is recent and licensed sustainable.
‘We Love Alaska’ Program Immerses Friends in Native Tradition
Holland America Line’s “We Love Alaska” program deeply immerses company within the native tradition with genuine onboard programming, cruise actions and award-winning shore excursions. The unique experiences are delivered by means of consultants main workshops and lectures from those that know Alaska finest, Alaska Up Shut shows exploring the tales of actual Alaskans, excursions highlighting one of the best of every vacation spot, and high quality eating occasions showcasing the culinary traditions of the area.
On Deck for a Trigger Helps Alaska’s Parks
Holland America Line donates proceeds from its “On Deck for a Trigger” charitable occasion aboard ships within the area to Alaska Geographic, the nonprofit training companion of Alaska’s parks, forests, refuges and conservation lands. Known as “On Deck for a Trigger: Alaska’s Parks,” company on all Alaska cruises are invited to donate $25 to take part in a noncompetitive 5k fundraising stroll aboard each crusing. Funds raised by means of “On Deck for a Trigger: Alaska’s Parks” go to help training, science and analysis in Alaska’s parks. ###
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