Holland America Line Explores Alaska in 2023 with a Six-Ship Complement and Cruisetours to Denali and the Yukon (2024)

SEATTLE, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is charting a course toAlaska in 2023 with expertlycrafted journeys on six ships that offer preferred access,exclusive overland transportation, culturally focused onboardexperiences and more visits to Glacier Bay than any other majorcruise line.

Holland America Line Explores Alaska in 2023 with a Six-ShipComplement and Cruisetours to Denali and the Yukon

Celebrating 75 years of Alaskaexploration in 2022, Holland America Line weaves that expertiseinto every nuance of the journey, enabling travelers to discoverthe most authentic elements of the 49th state, both on board andashore.

"Alaska continues to be amongour most popular destinations, and we are excited to have six shipsin Alaska in 2023, along with thereturn of the 14-day cruise," said GusAntorcha, president of Holland America Line. "We've offeredAlaska exploration longer than anycruise line, we continue to have more Glacier Bay itineraries andwe're the only way to see the Yukon combined with a cruise. HollandAmerica Line knows Alaska and can deliver authentic experiencesguests won't find anywhere else."

From April through September 2023,guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam,Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Volendam andWesterdam. In addition to seven-day itineraries,Holland America Line is bringing back the popular 14-day "GreatAlaska Explorer" cruise for two departures.

For explorers who want to travel farther into the Great Land, 16different Cruisetours (formerly Land+Sea Journeys) combine athree-, four- or seven-day Alaskacruise with an inland exploration of Denali National Park. Holland America Line is the only cruise line thatextends land tours up to the unspoiled reaches of Canada's YukonTerritory.

Cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle,Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C.; or one-way betweenWhittier (Anchorage), Alaska, and Vancouver. The ships deliver a premiumexperience designed for immersive cruising. Wraparound decks and anabundance of verandah staterooms bring guests closer toAlaska's natural wonders, whileenriching Explorations Central (EXC) programming presents theopportunity to learn about the culture and history from authenticexperts.

Voted Number-One Cruise Line in Alaska by Cruise Critic andAFAR
Holland America Line wasnamed the top pick for Alaska inthe 2020 Porthole Cruise Magazine Editor-in-Chief Awards,2020AFAR Travelers' Choice Awards,2019 Cruise Critic Cruisers'Choice Destination Awards and 2019 TravelAge West Wave AwardsEditor's Pick; as well as Best Itineraries in the 2019 CruiseCritic Editors' Picks Awards, confirming its position as thenumber-one cruise line in Alaskaby some of the world's most discerning travelers and cruiseexperts. Additionally, Koningsdam was voted the topmid-sized cruise ship in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers' ChoiceAwards.

Highlights for 2023 Alaska Cruises:

• Every Alaska cruise includes avisit to one or more of Alaska'siconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and TwinSawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm.
• The 14-day "Great Alaskan Explorer" itinerary returns in 2023to offer an in-depth adventure. Roundtrip from Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam(May 7) and Noordam(Sept. 17), the cruise calls at theAlaskan ports of Kodiak,Anchorage, Valdez, Sitka, Skagway and Ketchikan, and features Glacier Bay.
• Seven-day "Glacier Discovery Northbound" and "Glacier DiscoverySouthbound" itineraries cruise between Whittier and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam andNoordam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway,Alaska.
• Seven-day "Alaska Inside Passage" cruises sail roundtrip fromVancouver on Koningsdam, NieuwAmsterdam, Noordam and Volendam. Ports includeKetchikan, Juneau and Skagway, except for Noordam that stopsat Sitka vs Skagway.
• Seven-day "Alaskan Explorer" cruises sail roundtrip fromSeattle aboard Eurodam andWesterdam, and include calls at Victoria, British Columbia (evening stay); andKetchikan, Juneau and Sitka.
• All ships cruising in Alaskafeature expanded onboard programming: guests can engage with anAlaska naturalist, special EXCpresentations explore local topics such as Alaska's bush pilots and the famous Iditarodrace, and cruises with Glacier Bay take on a National Park Rangerand local Huna Tlingit guides.

Highlights for 2023 Denali Cruisetours:

• Nieuw Amsterdamand Noordam will offerDenali Cruisetours ranging from nine to 14 days.
• All Denali Cruisetours include a seven-day Glacier Discoverycruise featuring Glacier Bay, plus either College Fjord or HubbardGlacier (depending on the direction), Inside Passage, as well as upto three nights at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance toDenali National Park.
• All Double and Triple Denali itineraries include the TundraWilderness Tour, which provides the best wildlife viewing throughDenali National Park.
• Holland America Line owns itsmotorcoaches, railcars and hotels, so schedules are preferential.Each Cruisetour gets a scenic ride on the luxury-domed McKinleyExplorer, including select itineraries that offer Direct-to-Denaliservice, taking guests from their ship to their Denali hotel roomon the same day.

Highlights for 2023 Yukon & Denali Cruisetours:

• Holland America Line is the ONLYcruise line to offer an Alaskacruise combined with an overland tour to Denali and theYukon.
• Yukon & Denali Cruisetoursrange from nine to 18 days and include either a three- or four-dayInside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or Volendam, or aseven-day Glacier Discovery cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam orNoordam; a two-or three-night stay at Denali; and a journeyinto the Yukon.
• Every Yukon & DenaliCruisetour includes the services of a professional Journey Host,who makes time on land easy, convenient and insightful.
• All Yukon & DenaliCruisetours include a ride on the McKinley Explorer full-domerailcars, and select itineraries add on the historic White Pass& Yukon Route railroad fromSkagway.
• Yukon & Denali Cruisetoursfeature two nights in Dawson City,affording guests more time to relive Gold Rush history. Additionalovernight experiences vary depending on the Cruisetour.
• An included tour on the Klondike Spirit paddlewheeler takesguests along the Yukon River past stunning tall pines, historictowns and wildlife; nearly all Yukon & Denali Cruisetours include a GoldDredge 8 tour; and every Yukon& Denali itinerary includes the Tundra Wilderness Tour atDenali National Park.

Holland America Line'sMcKinley Chalet Resort and Denali Square
Cruisetoursincludes a stay at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance toDenali National Park. The propertyis Holland America Line's magnificent 68-acre hotel on the NenanaRiver. The resort features dining facilities and guest rooms,including a 99-room complex featuring Denali Suites with balconiesand larger living areas.

Centrally located between the McKinley Chalet Resort andriverfront guest rooms, Denali Square is a gathering area withrestaurants, an amphitheater, fire pits, outdoor seating, retailshops offering local goods, and an artist-in-residence cabin whereAlaska native and local artistsdisplay and discuss their works.

Book With Have It All Premium CruisePackage
Alaska cruisepricing starts at a "Have it All" premium package rate of$999 perperson, doubleoccupancy for a seven-day sailing, which includes four high-valueamenities: one shore excursion, a Signature Beverage Package, onenight specialty dining and a Wi-Fi Surf Package to stay connectedthroughout the cruise. Cruise-only fares start at $684 per person, double. Taxes, fees and portexpenses are additional.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult atravel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visithollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line [a division of CarnivalCorporation and plc (NYSE:CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has beenexploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line tooffer adventures to Alaska and theYukon nearly 75 years ago. Itsfleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countriesaround the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. Athird Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet inJuly 2021.

The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's shipsfeature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enrichingexperiences focused on destination exploration and personalizedtravel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at MusicWalk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from HollandAmerica Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.

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