Have it All Early Booking Bonus for
Alaska cruises offers crew
appreciation and upgraded beverage and Wi-Fi packages
SEATTLE, Jan. 3, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Today is Alaska's statehood day, and to celebrate the
region that is at the heart of summer cruising Holland America Line
is sharing details of its 2024 Alaska season. The premium cruise line is
debuting a new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12
Alaska ports, longer 14-day voyages and 117 weeklong journeys,
enhancing its position as the leader in Alaska cruising.
With more sailings to Glacier Bay National Park than any other
cruise line, the only cruise line to include the unspoiled riches
of the Yukon plus Denali on
overland Cruisetours and more than 75 years of Alaska exploration — longer than any
other cruise line — Holland America Line weaves decades of
expertise into every nuance of the experience.
"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," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial 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 through September 2024,
guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw
Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam. The line's 2024
cruises are now open for booking, and 2024 Cruisetours, which
combine an Alaska cruise with an
overland expedition to Denali and the Yukon, are scheduled to be available in
February.
Highlights for 2024 Alaska
Cruises:
- A 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
include Anchorage, Dutch Harbor, Haines (Skagway), Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Nome,
Seward, Sitka, Valdez
and Wrangell, along with
Prince Rupert, in Canada. Scenic cruising includes Glacier Bay,
Inside Passage, Tracy Arm, College
Fjord, Little Diomede Island, Prince William Sound and Hubbard
Glacier.
- The 14-day "Great Alaskan Explorer" itinerary offers an
in-depth adventure with eight Alaska ports. Departures are roundtrip from
Vancouver.
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- 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 include Ketchikan,
Juneau and Skagway.
- Seven-day "Alaska Inside Passage" cruises sail roundtrip from
Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw
Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Seven-day "Alaskan Explorer" cruises sail roundtrip from
Seattle aboard Eurodam and
Westerdam, and include calls at Victoria,
British Columbia (evening stay); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka. Eurodam also includes Alaska's Icy Strait Point and Glacier Bay;
Westerdam explores Dawes Glacier.
- Every Alaska cruise includes a
visit to one or more of Alaska's
iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier
and Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy
Arm.
- All ships cruising in Alaska
feature expanded onboard programming: guests can engage with an
Alaska naturalist, special EXC
presentations explore local topics such as Alaska's bush pilots and the famous Iditarod
race, and cruises with Glacier Bay take on a National Park Ranger
and local Huna Tlingit guides.
Have It All Early Booking
Bonus
For a limited time, when guests book Alaska 2024 cruises with the Have It All
premium package, they will receive a free bonus upgrade to the
Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi, as well as free prepaid
Crew Appreciation. The standard Have it All package also includes
amenities of shore excursions and specialty dining along with the
Signature Beverage and Surf Wi-Fi packages.
'Alaska Up Close' Immerses Guests
in the Local Culture
Holland America Line's "Alaska Up
Close" program deeply immerses guests in the local culture with
authentic onboard programming, cruise activities and award-winning
shore excursions. The exclusive experiences are delivered through
experts leading workshops and lectures from those who know
Alaska best, EXC Talks exploring
the stories of real Alaskans, tours highlighting the best of each
destination, and fine dining events showcasing the culinary
traditions of the region.
Partnership with Alaska Seafood
Marketing Institute
Holland America Line is partners
with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to highlight the
line's commitment to sustainably sourced local seafood and its
use of Alaska seafood exclusively
on all ships serving the Great Land. On any Alaska cruise, the line serves more than 2,000
pounds of Alaska Salmon, 1,000 pounds of Alaska cod, 800 pounds of Alaska halibut, 500 pounds of Alaska rockfish and more.
Certified Sustainable
Seafood
In 2022, Holland America Line was awarded Responsible Fisheries
Management (RFM) certification — making it the first cruise line to
achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh,
certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood.
Voted Number-One Cruise Line in
Alaska
No other cruise line had explored Alaska longer than Holland America Line, and
throughout the years the brand has collected awards and accolades
from the world's most discerning travelers and cruise experts for
Alaska cruising. Holland
America Line was named the top pick
for Alaska in 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 more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editors Note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/mcssyl5i.
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Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also
access all social media outlets via the home page
at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America
Line
Holland America Line, part of
Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL and NYSE:CUK), has been
exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted
itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each
destination. Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet
visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has
shared the thrill of Alaska for 75
years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse
range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination
immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills
each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive
selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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