To celebrate the area that’s on the coronary heart of summer season cruising, Holland America Line has particulars of its 2024 Alaska season. Of explicit curiosity, the premium cruise line is debuting a brand new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that features 12 Alaska ports, longer 14-day voyages and 117 weeklong journeys, enhancing its place because the chief in Alaska cruising.
With extra sailings to Glacier Bay National Park than some other cruise line, the one cruise line to incorporate the unspoiled riches of the Yukon plus Denali on overland Cruisetours and greater than 75 years of Alaska exploration — longer than some other cruise line — Holland America Line weaves many years of experience into each nuance of the expertise.
“Holland America Line is proud of our rich history of bringing the best service at sea to Alaska, and we’re excited to reveal details of our 2024 season including a new monthlong Arctic Circle itinerary that is the most immersive we’ve ever offered in this region,” stated Beth Bodensteiner, chief industrial officer of Holland America Line. “With six ships serving Alaska and the only cruise line with owned land operations in Denali and the Yukon, no one does Alaska better than Holland America Line.”
From April by means of September 2024, company can embark on Holland America Line’s cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam. The line’s 2024 cruises at the moment are open for reserving, and 2024 Cruisetours, which mix an Alaska cruise with an overland expedition to Denali and the Yukon, are scheduled to be accessible in February.
Highlights for 2024 Alaska Cruises:
- A brand new 28-day “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” cruise aboard Westerdam departs June 9 in time for the Summer Solstice. The voyage sails roundtrip from Seattle to the Bering Sea and is a first-of-its-kind itinerary for Holland America Line. Alaskan ports embody Anchorage, Dutch Harbor, Haines (Skagway), Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Nome, Seward, Sitka, Valdez and Wrangell, together with Prince Rupert, in Canada. Scenic cruising contains Glacier Bay, Inside Passage, Tracy Arm, College Fjord, Little Diomede Island, Prince William Sound and Hubbard Glacier.
- The 14-day “Great Alaskan Explorer” itinerary presents an in-depth journey with eight Alaska ports. Departures are roundtrip from Vancouver.
- Nieuw Amsterdam(May 5): Anchorage, Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Skagway, Valdez and Wrangell, with Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier.
- Noordam(Sept. 15), Anchorage, Homer, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Prince Rupert, Skagway, Sitka and Valdez, with Glacier Bay.
- Seven-day “Northbound Glacier Discovery” and “Southbound Glacier Discovery” itineraries cruise between Whittier (Anchorage) and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam. Ports embody Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Seven-day “Alaska Inside Passage” cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam. Ports embody Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Westerdam, and embody calls at Victoria, British Columbia (night keep); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka. Eurodam additionally contains Alaska’s Icy Strait Point and Glacier Bay; Westerdam explores Dawes Glacier.
- Every Alaska cruise features a go to to a number of of Alaska’s iconic glacier locations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier and Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm.
- All ships cruising in Alaska characteristic expanded onboard programming: company can interact with an Alaska naturalist, particular EXC displays discover native subjects corresponding to Alaska’s bush pilots and the well-known Iditarod race, and cruises with Glacier Bay tackle a National Park Ranger and native Huna Tlingit guides.
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a restricted time, when company e book Alaska 2024 cruises with the Have It All premium package deal, they’ll obtain a free bonus improve to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi, in addition to free pay as you go Crew Appreciation. The customary Have it All package deal additionally contains facilities of shore excursions and specialty eating together with the Signature Beverage and Surf Wi-Fi packages.
‘Alaska Up Close’ Immerses Guests within the Local Culture
Holland America Line’s “Alaska Up Close” 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 greatest, EXC Talks exploring the tales of actual Alaskans, excursions highlighting the perfect of every vacation spot, and advantageous eating occasions showcasing the culinary traditions of the area.
Partnership with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Holland America Line is companions with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to focus on the road’s dedication to sustainably sourced native seafood and its use of Alaska seafood completely on all ships serving the Great Land. On any Alaska cruise, the road serves greater than 2,000 kilos of Alaska Salmon, 1,000 kilos of Alaska cod, 800 kilos of Alaska halibut, 500 kilos of Alaska rockfish and extra.
Certified Sustainable Seafood
In 2022, Holland America Line was awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the primary cruise line to realize this distinguished credential by serving solely contemporary, licensed sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood.
Voted Number-One Cruise Line in Alaska
No different cruise line had explored Alaska longer than Holland America Line, and all through the years the model has collected awards and accolades from the world’s most discerning vacationers and cruise consultants for Alaska cruising. Holland America Line was named the highest choose for Alaska within the Porthole Cruise Magazine Editor-in-Chief Awards, AFAR Travelers’ Choice Awards, Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards and TravelAge West Wave Awards Editor’s Pick.
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.