{"id":84550,"date":"2026-07-20T10:18:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=84550"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T19:03:39","slug":"alaska-cruisetours-book-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/cruise-planning\/booking\/alaska-cruisetours-book-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Cruisetours Go Beyond the Shores"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>There\u2019s more to explore in Alaska than its glacial waters and rugged shores \u2014 continue your adventuring inland with Holland America\u2019s 2027 Cruisetours that include up to three nights at our private wilderness lodge in Denali National Park &amp; Preserve. Explore the Great Land from its shores to its snow-capped peaks.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Book Early with Have It All Early Booking Bonus<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Already dreaming of your Alaska cruisetour for 2027? The earlier you book with Holland America, the more benefits you receive.<\/p>\n<p>With the <em>Have It All<\/em> Early Booking Bonus, you get to indulge in fine dining, enjoy excursions ashore, and more to enhance your journey.<\/p>\n<p>The FREE Cruistour Dining Package delivers both savings and convenience for your trip. With breakfast and dinners included at Holland America properties in Denali, Dawson City, and Skagway, you&#8217;ll have fewer out-of-pocket expenses and more time to focus on your adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the best of Alaska next summer and save over $2,000 on premium amenities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>FREE<\/b> Cruisetour Dining Package (an $829 value per person!)<\/li>\n<li><b>FREE<\/b> Prepaid Crew Appreciation<\/li>\n<li><b>FREE<\/b> Beverage Package Upgrade<\/li>\n<li><b>FREE<\/b> Wi-Fi Package Upgrade<\/li>\n<li><b>BEST<\/b> Price Guarantee<\/li>\n<li>Up to $300 Shore Excursion Credit<\/li>\n<li>Up to Three Nights of Specialty Dining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Why a Cruisetour with Holland America<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>For 80 years, we&#8217;ve brought guests closer to glaciers, wildlife, and the heart of Alaska. Our award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/cruisetour-finder\/?xid=EXTHBG20260720K1STXAADM0\">land-and-sea itineraries<\/a> combine cruising the coastline with an unforgettable journey into the heart of Alaska\u2019s interior. Experience Alaska\u2019s majesty by sea, rail, and beyond with the first cruise line ever to win Gold in the <em>Travel Weekly<\/em> Magellan Awards\u2019 new \u201cAlaska Cruisetours\u201d category.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complimentary tour of Denali National Park &amp; Preserve on all cruisetours<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive access to Dawson City, Yukon, with an included <em><b>Klondike Gold Tour<\/b><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Local Tour Directors providing expert assistance on Denali &amp; Yukon itineraries<\/li>\n<li>Private glass-domed railcars and wilderness lodge at the doorstep of Denali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your immersive experience doesn\u2019t stop even on board. From regionally inspired dining to destination programming, you get the ultimate cruise from start to finish.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Glacier Guarantee\u2122: If you don&#8217;t see a glacier during your journey, you\u2019ll receive a Future Cruise Credit.<\/li>\n<li>Destination Dining\u2122<\/li>\n<li>Global Fresh Fish Program<\/li>\n<li>Cultural Programming and Regional Storytelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background internalBanner nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-background-color:#dce3eb;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><p>Experience a cruisetour for yourself and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise?destinationIds:(A)&amp;cruiseType:(LAND_FIRST%20OR%20SEA_FIRST)&amp;departDate:%5B2027-05-01T00%3A00%3A00.000Z%20TO%202027-09-01T00%3A00%3A00.000Z%2B1MONTH-1DAY%5D&amp;xid=EXTHBG202607206MCH7UB129\">book today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Denali At Your Doorstep<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>To kick off the 2027 Cruisetour season, we\u2019re unveiling a $70 million enhancement to our private 60-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/alaska-cruises\/alaska-land-sea-journey-cruise-tours\/denali-lodge?xid=EXTHBG202607204M5A9V048G\">Denali Lodge.<\/a> You&#8217;ll step foot in a remodeled Main Lodge, upgraded guest rooms and suites, a new coffee experience, improved trail signage, and more.<\/p>\n<p>All stays at the Lodge include a guided tour into Denali National Park &amp; Preserve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><b>Tundra Wilderness Tour:<\/b><\/em> Included with all 2- and 3-night stays<\/li>\n<li><em><b>Denali Natural History Tour:<\/b><\/em> Included with all 1-night stays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">McKinley Explorer\u00ae<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>While on land, journey through the unspoiled Alaska Interior on board our privately owned, two-level, glass-domed railcars that travel between Anchorage and Denali. Take in the vistas of Hurricane Gulch, Broad Pass, or enjoy unobstructed views and fresh mountain breezes from an open-air platform.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, as part of the included Cruisetour Dining Package with our limited-time <em>Have It All<\/em> Early Booking Bonus, you get lunch included aboard the McKinley Explorer\u00ae to enhance your scenic rail experience while you listen to stories and insights from expert guides.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Alaska\u2019s \u201cBig 5\u201d Wildlife<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Experience grizzly bears, moose, caribous, and more up close with the #1 cruise line in Alaska Wildlife and Wilderness Tours. Our 200+ animal sanctuary and sightseeing opportunities include complimentary tours of Denali National Park and our exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/news\/2026\/january\/news-01262026-new-AWCC-shore-excursion?xid=EXTHBG20260720WO45PZB6QE\">Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center partnership<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Experience Alaska with the cruise line that\u2019s spent 80 years getting closer to what matters most. Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/cruise-destinations\/alaska-cruises\/alaska-land-sea-journey-cruise-tours?xid=EXTHBG20260720343CB7KGQ5\">cruisetours<\/a>, then book today!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Access Exclusive Deals &amp; More<\/h3>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/sign-up?xid=EXTHBG20260720VOOZME2QU7 \"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Sign Up for Special Offers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1993,"featured_media":84551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,33],"tags":[4232,4684,4544,4345,4196],"class_list":["post-84550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-booking","category-cruise-planning","tag-alaska","tag-alaska-cruisetours","tag-alaska-wildlife","tag-early-cruise-booking","tag-experiences"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1993"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84550"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84562,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84550\/revisions\/84562"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}