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What Travelers Can Expect on Holland America Line's Latest Alaska Cruise Season

Image: Holland America Line in Alaska (Photo Credit: Holland America)
Image: Holland America Line in Alaska (Photo Credit: Holland America)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 1:30 PM ET, Fri March 28, 2025

Holland America Line is kicking off its 2025 Alaska cruising season on Saturday, April 26.

Six Holland America ships will sail round-trip from Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska.

"Alaska offers many memorable experiences, from getting close to glaciers and seeing animals in the wild to learning about the unique culture," said Robert Morgenstern, senior vice president, Alaska Operations.

He added, "We are ready to explore this majestic region, and Alaska is ready for us. We've received a lot of questions about staffing in the parks, but we can confirm that from Glacier Bay to Mendenhall Glacier to Denali National Park and Preserve, our guests can expect to fully experience the wonders of Alaska."

Highlights for 2025 Alaska Cruises

  • 28-day "Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice" cruise aboard Westerdam departs June 8 in time for Summer Solstice, sailing to the Bering Sea and Arctic Circle.
  • 14-day "Great Alaska Explorer" itinerary offers an in-depth adventure with eight Alaska ports. Departures are roundtrip from Vancouver.
  • Seven-day "Northbound Glacier Discovery" and "Southbound Glacier Discovery" itineraries cruise between Whittier (Anchorage) and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam.
  • Seven-day "Alaska Inside Passage" cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Zaandam.
  • Seven-day "Alaska Explorer" cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Westerdam.

2025 Denali and Yukon Cruisetours

  • Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam will offer Denali Cruisetours ranging from nine to 14 days between Vancouver and Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska.
  • All Denali Cruisetours include a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise featuring Glacier Bay. The land portion includes up to three nights at Holland America Denali Lodge at the entrance to Denali National Park.
  • Yukon & Denali Cruisetours range from nine to 18 days and include either a three- or four-day Inside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or Zaandam or a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam; a two- or three-night stay at Denali; and a journey into the Yukon.


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