At Holland America Line, we love Alaska, from its glorious glaciers and wildlife views to its magnificent landscapes. There are a lot of sights to soak up when cruising to the Great Land, which is why we get so excited when Alaska cruise season rolls around. To kick off our 2024 Alaska cruise<\/a> season, we recently celebrated through special sailaway events on April 27 in Vancouver and May 4 in Seattle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Coinciding with King\u2019s Day, a cherished holiday tradition in The Netherlands honoring the birthday of the reigning Dutch monarch, our Vancouver event was especially festive and fun. We announced our new Dutch Day<\/a> activities at sea, which includes a Dutch Dinner experience, Stroopwafel delights before bedtime and our beloved Orange Party. In a nod to our Dutch heritage, Consul General of the Netherlands in Vancouver Sebastiaan Messerschmidt also joined us at the sailaway event to speak about the role Holland America Line had in bringing immigrants to Canada, especially those from The Netherlands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> In Seattle, guests were greeted with performances from members of the University of Washington Alumni Band. Holland America Line Captain Jeroen van Donselaar also presented a large model of Nieuw Amsterdam, one of our cruise ships, to the Port of Seattle in recognition of our longstanding partnership. This year alone, Seattle will experience 38 calls to port for cruisers embarking on journeys to Alaska, each contributing about $250,000 to the local economy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We\u2019ve been showcasing the breathtaking wonders of Alaska since 1947, marking 2024 as the 77th<\/sup> year Holland America Line has sailed to the Great Land. New this year is our Glacier Guarantee<\/a>\u2122. We know experiencing the icy giants of Alaska is as much a highlight for guests as it is for us. If we don\u2019t visit a glacier during your Alaska journey, you\u2019ll receive a Future Cruise Credit equal to 15% of your cruise fare.\u00a0Don\u2019t sweat it though! We know Alaska glaciers<\/a> very well.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also make memories during our Glacier Day activities, with scenic commentary, presentations, informational viewing stations, photo opportunities, Dutch Pea Soup on deck, Glacial Ice cocktails, insightful talks by Glacier Bay National Park Service Rangers, and an open bow for viewing.<\/p>\n In addition to glaciers, you\u2019ll have more opportunities to experience Alaska wildlife<\/a> with Holland America Line than with any other cruise line. We even carry a wildlife expert on board to help you witness the majestic animals found in Alaska, including whales, eagles, bears, moose, otters, seals, sea lions and more.<\/p>\n From our Alaska cruises<\/a> to our incredible Alaska cruisetours<\/a>, you\u2019re sure to experience the amazing culture, cuisine and awe-inspiring landscapes of the Great Land.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Festive Events Celebrate Alaska Cruise Season<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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