In addition to a new cruise route, Holland America Line has revealed its 2026 Alaska Cruisetour lineup. An Alaskan cruise is combined with an overland trip into Denali National Park and Canada's Yukon territory in one of the 18 possible Cruisetour itineraries.
In addition to days spent on land touring the Denali region and Yukon, each Cruisetour includes a 7-day "Glacier Discovery" voyage aboard ships such as Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Westerdam, or Zaandam.
Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line, stated, "Cruizetours give guests the chance to combine our award-winning cruise experience with exploration deep into the heart of wilderness that's unseen by most."
Whether they want to sail or explore overland first, tourists can select the length and order of the cruise excursions, which range from 9 to 17 days. Whitehorse and Dawson City are stops on itineraries that travel to the Yukon.
"Holland America Line remains the only cruise line to take guests into the heart of the Yukon," stated the business.
Holland America is able to provide cruisetour guests preferential scheduling since it owns its own motorcoaches, railcars, and hotels. A picturesque journey on the glass-domed McKinley Explorer train is included in every itinerary, and some itineraries also include the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad from Skagway. Additionally, some trips provide a "Direct-to-Denali" service, which transports passengers straight from the ship to their hotel in Denali.
Additionally, the cruise line changed the name of McKinley Chalet, which was its property on the edge of Denali National Park, to Holland America Denali Lodge. The lodge provides sweeping views of the park and its fauna.
The 13-day "Alaska, Denali and Yukon" Cruisetour, which leaves Fairbanks and includes a trip to Dawson City, Denali, and a 7-day cruise, is new for 2026. Three free tours are included in this trip: the Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali, the Klondike Gold Tour in Dawson City, and Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks.
The 18-day "Great Bear Rainforest and Alaskan Explorer" itinerary on Zaandam is another recently added cruise option. This route highlights British Columbia's and Alaska's fauna and sceneries, including the endangered "Spirit Bear."
Paul Grigsby, vice president of revenue strategy and deployment for Holland America Line, stated, "By creating this itinerary, we're providing our guests with a new way to experience the region." "The lengthy journey offers guests the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the culture, nature, and wildlife of Alaska and British Columbia. Zaandam will travel through fjord-like waterways on its way to Alaska."
The voyage includes scenic cruising through fjord-like waterways and an overnight call in Anchorage among its 8 Alaskan ports.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Holland America Line. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
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