Experience Alaska with Experts

See more glaciers and wildlife than with any other cruise line and immerse yourself in Alaska’s tales, tastes, and terrain with our exclusive presentations, regionally inspired cuisine, and expert-led destination programming.

We love Alaska and can’t wait to show it to you.

A 360° experience that immerses guests in an Alaska only Holland America Line can provide

Discover Alaska

Learn about Alaska’s history, culture, wilderness and wildlife through Alaska Up Close Presentations. From wildlife experts to National Park Service rangers, those who know Alaska best share the science and significance behind every view.

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Taste Alaska

Enjoy fresh Alaska seafood with the first and only cruise line to earn the Responsible Fisheries Management certification. Reel in salmon or halibut and have it served to you on board through our Savor My Catch program. Sip glacial ice cocktails.

Experience Alaska

Whether you long to walk across a glacier, get closer to majestic whales or learn the secret meaning behind totem carvings, our award-winning shore excursions connect you deeply with the wildlife, culture and history of Alaska.

Alaska Up Close Presentations

We present curated stories of real Alaskans, from Iditarod mushers to native anthropologists on the World Stage.

Pacific Giants: Iconic Whales of the Northwest

Learn more about the behavior of Alaska’s gentle giants, their songs and how crucial these animals are to our planet’s survival.

Breaking the Ice Ceiling: Pioneering Women of Alaska

Uncover the stories behind three remarkable women breaking the ice ceiling of Alaska’s male-dominated professions: ship captain, bush pilot, and fisher.

The Iditarod: The Last Great Race on Earth

Meet musher Linwood Fielder, who has competed in Alaska’s challenging 1,000-mile Iditarod race 25 times. Find out how he trains his canine athletes.

Wildlife Experts On Board

In Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, we bring National Park Service Rangers on board to point out areas of interest and answer questions. Members of the local Huna Tlingit tribe share ancient stories about the history of the bay, their ancestral homeland. On every cruise, wildlife experts lead workshops and help guests look for Alaska’s captivating creatures.

Wildlife Spotting on Deck

Gather on deck to see some of Alaska’s most notable residents: eagles, dolphins, whales, otters and more. Learn how to identify these amazing creatures with some helpful hints from our onboard wildlife expert.

Ask Your Wildlife Expert

Learn all about Alaska’s “Big Five”—grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep. Discover the fascinating Alaska experiences you can embark on at upcoming ports of call.

How to Use Your Binoculars

Get even closer to Alaska’s splendors with a morning binocular viewing session at Glacier Bay National Park. Gaze at icy-blue glaciers and soaring eagles during this once-in-a-lifetime Alaska experience with tips from our wildlife expert.

Glacier Days

Our ships go directly up to the 49th State’s most picturesque glaciers and rotate for a 360° view. Marvel at the icy-blue giants while we serve piping- hot Dutch pea soup, cocoa and spiked coffee. Our wildlife experts offer insights into Alaska’s ecosystem.

Experts On Land

At our Holland America Denali Lodge, local experts share insights into Denali and its surrounds. National Park Rangers give fascinating presentations about every wild wonder. Visit artists working on Denali-inspired pieces at the artist-in-residence cabin.

Taste Alaska

The flavors of Alaska take center stage. Dine on high quality seafood that is sustainable, wild-caught, and responsibly farmed, part of our Global Fresh Fish Program. Savor our custom brew, or sip signature cocktails made from already-calved glacial ice. We serve up the best of Alaska throughout your journey.

Certified Sustainable Alaska Seafood

Our Alaska seafood is not only tasty and fresh, Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) has certified it sustainable. Holland America is the first and only cruise line certified sustainable by the RFM on all ships sailing Alaska, demonstrating our long-standing commitment to protecting fish and supporting Alaska communities.

Regionally inspired dining

Explore Alaska cuisine. Enjoy curated menus featuring the best of the land and freshest from the sea. Try dishes that celebrate regional favorites and unexpected flavors, such as juniper berry or spruce. Go beyond salmon and expand your horizons with the best-kept secrets of Pacific fisheries.

Savor My Catch

Reel in a big one? Savor every bite of your catch, perfectly prepared by our expert chefs and served to you on board. A true port-to-plate experience, available on select fishing excursions.

Exclusive Shore Excursions

Indulge your culinary passions with exciting adventures in the Great Land. Enjoy fresh salmon, grilled to perfection on an open campfire. Dine on a gourmet meal of king crab after exploring Sitka’s wildlife-rich waters by Zodiac.

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Shore Excursions

Whether you long to walk across a glacier, get closer to majestic whales or learn the secret meaning behind totem carvings, our award-winning shore excursions help you connect deeply with the people, culture and history of Alaska.

BEST ALASKA SHORE EXCURSIONS

Top 10 Alaska Shore Excursions

Adventure among narrow fjords, rugged mountains, and verdant forests in remote outposts that tell the hardscrabble history of Alaska. From Sitka to Ketchikan and Skagway, experience top shore excursions and find out what Alaska truly offers.

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Continue the Holland America Line experience with Cruisetours

Our cruisetours combine a cruise through Alaska’s majestic waters with 2 to 11 days of land exploration, including Denali National Park & Preserve. Accommodations and transportation are made easy with stays at our Holland America Denali Lodge and rail travel on our McKinley Explorer Rail. Choose from 18 itineraries, including the exclusive Yukon & Denali Cruisetours, some of our highest-rated experiences.

Holland America Denali Lodge

Stay at our Holland America Denali Lodge, one of the premier properties at the gates of Denali National Park & Preserve. Take part in evening nature walks or browse one-of-a-kind local goods at pop up shops.

Tundra Wilderness Tour

Go deep into the untamed wilderness surrounding Denali on an Alaska wildlife safari, included on 2- and 3-night stays at Holland America Denali Lodge. Spot majestic grizzlies and moose in their home turf on this 6-hour bus tour.

McKinley Explorer Rail

Every cruisetour includes a scenic trip between Anchorage and Denali aboard the luxury domed railcars of our McKinley Explorer®, including select rail adventures that begin directly from the ship. Relax and take in 360° views as you ride the historic rail line between Anchorage and Denali. Nosh on delectable fare in the lavish dining cars as backcountry scenery rolls by.

Exclusive Yukon Cruisetours

Add a journey into the unspoiled reaches of the Yukon Territory to your cruisetour. We’re the only cruise line to take you into this area, where Klondike Gold Rush history blends with natural beauty. A Journey Host helps plan your trip, adds insights and answers questions. Our Yukon cruisetours receive the highest guest scores of anything we do.

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