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’ prime causes to go to Alaska: an abundance of glacier viewings, a wide range of wildlife sightings, fascinating cultural programming and destination-centric eating.
From April by September 2026, Holland America Line will give friends 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 embrace the favored monthlong “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” crusing and a brand new 14-day possibility roundtrip from Seattle.
“We proceed to construct an Alaska program that’s not like every other within the trade, that’s deeply immersive, placing a highlight on all of the splendor that brings cruisers to Alaska,” mentioned Dan Tough, vice chairman 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 would like our friends 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 friends with totally different ship choices to repeat their favourite itineraries.
- New in 2026, the 14-day “Nice Alaska Explorer” cruise can be provided 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 embrace Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Noordam, and embrace calls at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (night go to); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka. Eurodam additionally consists of 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 embrace Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Friends seeking 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 embrace 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 accessible 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 every 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 friends can have an unforgettable glacier expertise and gives a “Glacier Assure” program that pledges glacier viewing on each Alaska cruise and the vast majority of Cruisetours.
Glaciers visited alongside the journey might embrace 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 carry on a Glacier Bay Nationwide Park Ranger for the day to have interaction with friends.
Along with scenic viewing from the ship, friends can rise 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 every other cruise line. Friends can select from greater than 175 animal sanctuaries, sightseeing and land excursions to rise up near the area’s most beloved creatures, together with choices by our unique partnership with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Middle.
Alaska ships carry a wildlife knowledgeable on board to assist friends 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 the most effective locations to see every species.
Serving Recent Fish in Alaska
Holland America Line continues to construct on its groundbreaking International Recent Fish Program that brings regionally 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 Recent 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 authorized sustainable.
‘We Love Alaska’ Program Immerses Friends in Native Tradition
Holland America Line’s “We Love Alaska” program deeply immerses friends within the native tradition with genuine onboard programming, cruise actions and award-winning shore excursions. The unique experiences are delivered by consultants main workshops and lectures from those that know Alaska finest, Alaska Up Shut shows exploring the tales of actual Alaskans, excursions highlighting the most effective of every vacation spot, and nice 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 schooling associate of Alaska’s parks, forests, refuges and conservation lands. Known as “On Deck for a Trigger: Alaska’s Parks,” friends on all Alaska cruises are invited to donate $25 to take part in a noncompetitive 5k fundraising stroll aboard each crusing. Funds raised by “On Deck for a Trigger: Alaska’s Parks” go to help schooling, science and analysis in Alaska’s parks.
For extra details about Holland America Line, seek the advice of a journey advisor, name 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or go to hollandamerica.com.