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Holland America Line Announces $70M Multi-Year Expansion to Enhance Denali Lodge and Alaska Cruises
Holland America Line, the cruise line with the longest history of exploring Alaska, announced a $70 million capital investment that will expand guest capacity while elevating the line’s Denali property experience and enhancing its popular land and sea Cruisetours. The investment will build on Holland America’s position with more opportunities for glacier viewing and more ways to see Alaska’s wildlife than any other cruise line.
UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Itinerary and Included Tours in Holland America Line’s 2026 season
Holland America Line, the cruise line with the longest history of exploring Alaska, announced today 2026 Cruisetours, which allow guests to combine an Alaska cruise with an unforgettable journey into Denali National Park and Canada’s Yukon Territory. A series of 18 itineraries will combine a cruise with an overland journey, offering more access to Alaska’s glaciers, wildlife and wilderness tours.
MSC CRUISES TO LAUNCH ALASKA CRUISES FROM SEATTLE—SAILINGS FROM LINE’S FIFTH U.S. HOMEPORT
MSC Cruises will sail into the Far North, the company announced today, with Alaska itineraries now available for booking. MSC Poesia will homeport in Seattle and embark upon her inaugural sailing to Alaska on May 11, 2026.
Oceania Cruises to Debut 1,250-Guest Riviera in Alaska in 2025
Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025, taking travelers beyond typical tourist sights to discover the unique perspectives, local culture, soaring glaciers, and pristine wilderness of “The Last Frontier.” An Oceania Cruises first, the 1,250-guest Riviera™ will sail her first season in Alaska making her the first and only cruise ship in the region designed for foodies, by foodies, where travelers will enjoy the best of the 49th state, paired with the Riviera’s luxurious small-ship ambiance and myriad of gourmet culinary experiences.
Holland America Line’s 2026 Alaska Cruise Season Offers Front-Row Seat to the Wild
Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season. With six ships in the region, the cruise line is filling each voyage with experiences designed around vacationers’ top reasons to visit Alaska: an abundance of glacier viewings, a variety of wildlife sightings, captivating cultural programming and destination-centric dining.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES INTRODUCES 2026 ARCTIC SEASON
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, announces its 2026 Arctic Season will feature six and seven-night expeditions and include pre-cruise hotel stays for the first time. Onboard World Voyager and World Navigator, the season will also discover new ports exploring the remote Skjoldungen Island in Greenland, the heart of Icelandic culture in Stykkishólmur, and “miniature Norway” from Senja, the island of adventure. Reaching restricted areas for larger ships from Svalbard, Atlas’ small intimate yachts provide fewer than 200 guests with the opportunity to explore the remote region. All expeditions departing from Longyearbyen and Kangerluusuaq include the pre-cruise hotel.
Holland America Line Sails Into Summer with Offer of 40% Off Cruise Fares
Travelers looking to plan a summer getaway or book a future vacation next year can take advantage of Holland America Line’s “Summer Savings Event” launching Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The special promotion features up to 40% off cruise-only fares, free third and fourth guests when traveling in the same stateroom, onboard credits of up to $100 per stateroom and 50% reduced deposits.
Holland America Line Set to Debut New ‘Glacier Day’ and Enhanced Alaska-Focused Experiences
Holland America Line is debuting “Glacier Day” on its Alaska cruises 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 off April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle.
Cunard Launches Queen Elizabeth’s 2025 Alaska Season
Adventure seekers can embark on an extraordinary holiday at sea in 2025 as Cunard announces the launch of its highly anticipated Alaska 2025 season.