Holland America Lineis debuting “Glacier Day” on itsAlaskacruises as it rolls out new programming within its “We Love Alaska” on board experience. The new offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations as well as culinary and beverage experiences to help foster a deeper connection to the people, history and culture of the state. The 2024 season kicks offApril 27fromVancouverandMay 4from Seattle.
“Holland America Linecontinues to focus on bringing regional and local experiences on board every cruise, with ourAlaskasailings leading the way in authentic programming, localized cuisine, and now special events like ‘Glacier Day’,” saidBeth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer ofHolland America Line. “We continue to cultivate like-minded partnerships and fine-tune everything from co*cktails to wildlife maps to ensure our guests are completely immersed in all facets ofAlaska.”
Alaska Season Itineraries and Cruisetours
ThroughSeptember 2024, guests can embark onHolland America Line’sAlaskacruises andCruisetoursfromVancouverandSeattleaboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam. In addition to seven-day itineraries, guests can take longer 14-day cruises and a new 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice Legendary Voyage that includes 12 Alaska ports.
Cruisetours range from nine to 18 days and include a one-, two- or three-day visit toDenali National Park. Select Cruisetours also include a journey into the wilds ofCanada’sYukon.Holland America Lineremains the only cruise line that offers overland tours to theYukoncombined with anAlaskacruise and Denali experience.
‘Glacier Day’ Puts a Spotlight onAlaska’sMajestic Glaciers
As a leader inAlaskacruising,Holland America Lineoffers moreglacierexperiences than any other cruise line. The new Glacier Day includes sighting times, scenic commentary, presentations, informational viewing stations, photo opportunities, Dutch Pea Soup on deck, Glacier Ice co*cktails, insightful talks by Glacier Bay National Park Rangers and Huna cultural interpreters, an open bow for viewing, and more.
EveryAlaskacruise includes a visit to one or more ofAlaska’siconic glacier destinations:Glacier Bay National Park,Hubbard Glacier,Dawes Glacier, and theTwin Sawyer Glaciers ofTracy Arm. Shore excursions also offer the opportunity to visit additional glaciers, including Mendenhall and Portage glaciers.
Serving Fresh Fish inAlaska
Holland Americacontinues to build on its groundbreakingGlobal Fresh Fishprogram, which includes being the only cruise line withAlaskaseafoodcertified sustainableby the Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) and bringing 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 inAlaskawill serve three exclusive dishes created by the brand’s Fresh Fish AmbassadorChef Morimoto: Fresh Black Cod Yuzu, Morimoto Epice Lobster and Fresh Halibut XO.
A new Alaska Seafood Boil will be offered once per cruise in Lido Market for a surcharge. The foodie feast will serve Ivar’s Northwest-Style Clam Chowder, Dungeness Cruise Clusters, Alaska Salmon, Penn Cove Clams, Penn Cove Mussels and a Shrimp Bucket, with TripleBerry Crispand vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Offered once per cruise, all dishes on the Alaska Brunch menu in theDining Roomwere created with the influence of fresh, local Alaskan andPacific Northwestingredients. The selections range from sweet to savory and include Alaskan Blueberry Pancakes, Salmon & Potato Chowder, Wild Forest Mushroom and Tarragon Crepes, Kodiak Steak and Egg Skillet, Crab and Hot Smoked Salmon Cakes, Biscuits with Gravy and Alaskan Reindeer Sausage, and Home Smoked Gulf of Alaska Cod Benny.
Bartender Sam Ross Creates Alaska co*cktails
Acclaimed bartenderSam Rosscreated a menu of exclusive co*cktails that will be featured in the bars on allAlaskaships:Juneau AK, Klondiker, PNW Penicillin, Mosquito,Midnight Sunand Frontier Champagne Flip. Ross was the 2011 “U.S.Bartender of the Year” and his flagship bar, Attaboy, won the 2022 award for “Best Bar in theU.S.” by The World’s 50 Best Bars. Ross is credited with creating two of the most famous modern classic co*cktails: Penicillin and Paper Plane.
New Exclusive ‘Killer Whale Pale Ale’ Available On Board
Holland America Lineis debuting a new “Killer Whale Pale Ale” on allAlaskacruises. The beer was produced in collaboration with Pike Brewing –Seattle’soldest craft brewery – and features notes of honey, citrus and tropical fruits. The label artwork was created in collaboration with Native ArtistRico Worl, a member of the Tlingit and Athabascan community, who also designed the Native artwork featured on theAlaskamenus. The Killer Whale Pale Ale label represents the food chain in thePacific Northwest, with a seal deftly maneuvering out of the grasp of a killer whale.
More Wildlife Viewing thanAny Other Cruise Line
Alaskais synonymous with stunning wilderness, andHolland America Lineoffers more ways to seewildlifein its natural habitat.Alaskaships carry an 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. Ashore,Holland America Lineoffers nearly 180 shore excursions to see species of all kinds.
On Deck for a Cause Continues to Support Alaska’s Parks
Holland America Linewill continue to donate proceeds from its “On Deck for a Cause” charitable event aboard ships in the region toAlaska Geographic, the nonprofit education partner ofAlaska’sparks, forests, refuges and conservation lands. Called “On Deck for a Cause:Alaska’sParks,” guests on allAlaskacruises will be invited to donate$25to participate in a noncompetitive 5K fundraising walk aboard every sailing. Funds raised through “On Deck for a Cause:Alaska’sParks” will go to support education, science and research inAlaska’sparks. The 2023 Alaska season raised more than$100,000for Alaska Geographic.
Standby Program Offers Reduced Rates forSeattleandVancouver Cruises
Guests with easy access toSeattleorVancouverhave an opportunity to cruise toAlaskaat a reduced rate of$49per person, per day withHolland America Line’sStandbyprogram. Travelers who sign up for a cruise are alerted between seven and two days before departure if they will be sailing. Solo cruisers also only pay$49per day and do not incur a single supplement for a double stateroom.
