Holland America Line Wraps 2025 Alaska Cruise Season with Glacier Views and Community Impact

The season showcased the state’s exquisite natural beauty while also highlighting the work of community-building organizations

Seattle, Wash., Oct. 7, 2025 —Holland America Line has officially concluded its 2025 Alaska season, completing 117 voyages showcasing the state’s glaciers, wildlife and culture. In addition to helping families create unforgettable memories exploring the wonders of Alaska, the cruise line donated more than $100,000 to local community organizations and conservation partners throughout the region, and its guests raised more than $95,000 in support of the state’s public lands.

The donations, made to nonprofits in cities across Alaska, recognize community efforts that protect natural beauty, promote cultural enrichment and provide essential services for residents and visitors.

Supporting Local Heroes in Alaska Communities

During Eurodam’s final Alaska voyage of the 2025 season, Captain Jeroen Van Donselaar recognized three nonprofits:

    ·In Juneau: Trail Mix, which maintains and improves the city’s scenic trail systems

    ·In Sitka: the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, inspiring youth through arts education

    ·In Ketchikan: the Volunteer Rescue Squad, for its vital role in emergency response and search-and-rescue operations

In Skagway, Holland America Line partnered with Paws and Claws Animal Shelter to support its mission of providing a caring and compassionate environment for homeless and stray animals until an adoption can be facilitated. Each organization received a $5,000 donation to continue its important work.

“We’ve been bringing visitors to Alaska for almost 80 years, showcasing its natural beauty and wonder for our guests while giving back to the communities that make these journeys possible,” said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. “We are grateful to everyone on the ground and on board our ships who helped make this a successful season for our guests. As we look ahead to 2026, our focus remains on creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and supporting the people and places that define Alaska.”

Throughout the 2025 Alaska season, additional community donations were made to:

·        University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center

·        Alaska Fisheries Development Fund’s Symphony of Seafood

·        UAA Celebrity Chef Invitational

·        Juneau Youth Sailing, Inc.

·        Sitka Little League

·        Neighbor to Neighbor Denali

·        Juneau Symphony

·        TREND Fashion Show

·        Local event sponsorships in Juneau, Ketchikan, Anchorage and more

·        Various local high school scholarships and sports sponsorships across the state

Guests Step Up to Protect Alaska’s Parks and Public Lands
In addition to direct contributions, Holland America Line guests played a key role in supporting Alaska’s natural treasures through the cruise line’s On Deck for a Cause program. This noncompetitive 5K walk is held on every Alaska sailing, with participants donating to join the effort.

Proceeds from these walks benefit Alaska Geographic, the nonprofit education partner of Alaska’s parks, forests, refuges and conservation lands. Over the past three years, these events have raised $250,000, helping fund educational programs and conservation initiatives that protect Alaska’s unique environment for future generations.

Alaska Cruise Experiences by the Numbers
Holland America Line’s Alaska season offered guests opportunities to experience Alaska through regional dining, cultural programming and scenic cruising.

Throughout the season, guests enjoyed:

    ·130 Alaska Brunches showcasing regional flavors

    ·125,000 pounds of fresh, sustainable Alaska seafood, certified and traceable to local family fishing businesses

    ·85,000 cups of Dutch Pea Soup on the bow as guests viewed glaciers on Glacier Day

Looking Ahead to the 2026 Alaska Cruise Season
Holland America Line’s 2026 Alaska cruise season is designed to give guests more choice and flexibility than ever before, while delivering on more glacier-viewing opportunities and more ways to see wildlife than any other cruise line. Six ships will operate a range of itineraries, including roundtrip options from Seattle and Vancouver, as well as voyages between Whittier and Vancouver.

New for 2026 is the 14-day Great Alaska Explorer, alongside the return of the 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice cruise. From breathtaking glaciers to vibrant port communities, the upcoming season offers something for every traveler seeking the ultimate Alaska adventure.

Guests can explore deeper into Alaska with a 2026 Cruisetour to Denali National Park and the Yukon. Cruisetours range from nine to 18 days and include a stay at Holland America Denali Lodge at the doorstep to the park. A $70 million project is transforming the property with enhancements that include improved public spaces, remodeled guest rooms and suites, and the best of local flavor.