Alaska Cruises
Marvel at majestic wildlife, see glaciers up close, dine on fresh sustainable seafood, and more on an Alaska cruise.
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Best Cruise Alaska Overall
“One of the most authentic overall Alaska cruise experiences, Holland America Line holds more Glacier Bay permits than any other cruise line. It features a wide range of onboard wildlife experts and immerses guests in local cultures—through workshops and activities like its Alaska Up Close program. We recommend its 7-Day Glacier Discovery itinerary.”
With Us, Glaciers Are Guaranteed
Two Ways to Experience the Best of Alaska
Discover Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory with the only cruise line offering overnight stays in this remote region. Choose an Alaska cruise or travel into the state’s interior on a land-and-sea cruisetour.
Alaska Cruises
Duration: 7–28 days
Departs From: Seattle, Vancouver, Whittier or San Diego
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Discover glaciers, scenery, and Native heritage along the coast.
- Convenient weekend departures from Seattle and Vancouver
- Privileged access to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
- Onboard National Park Service Rangers and Wildlife Experts
- New San Diego departure, new scenic cruising through Nootka Sound, and same-day calls at Glacier Bay and Icy Strait Point on select cruises
- Glacier Guarantee™: If we do not visit a glacier during your Alaska journey, you’ll receive a Future Cruise Credit equal to 15% of your fare
Alaska Cruisetours
Duration: 9–17 days
Departs From: Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, or Fairbanks
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Experience Alaska’s majestic wildlife and wilderness by land and sea.
- Combines an Alaska cruise with a journey into the state’s wild interior
- All itineraries include a 1- to 3-night stay at our privately owned Holland America Denali Lodge plus a complimentary tour of Denali National Park
- Exclusive access to Dawson City, Yukon, with Klondike Gold Tour
- Local Tour Directors on Ultimate Denali and Denali & Yukon itineraries
- Rides on the McKinley Explorer® and White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
Must-See Alaska Cruise Highlights
From glacier-carved bays to national parks teeming with wildlife, Alaska delivers “wow” moments around every bend. Join us and experience the iconic sights and authentic stories of the Great Land.
Wondrous Wildlife
Guided shore excursions and onboard Wildlife Experts in Glacier Bay help you spot what’s hiding in plain sight — seals lazing on ice floes, bald eagles soaring overhead, bears foraging for salmon, or humpback whales breaching clear waters.
Vast Scenic Parks
Experience a sense of awe amid the big skies, grand valleys, and seemingly endless views of a land in which nature sets the pace. Here, every vista and river bend tell the story of Alaska’s living wilderness — vast, protected, and unforgettable.
Towering Glaciers
As your ship cruises Glacier Bay and you hear the “white thunder” of ice calving from tidewater glaciers, onboard National Park Service Rangers tell the story behind these blue-hued giants, turning a view into a deep connection with Alaska’s living ice.
Local Culture
Heritage, history, and working waterfronts ground Alaska’s ports in traditions still lived to this day. On board, our 360° WE 🧡 ALASKA programming brings you up close to the local crafts, storytelling, and flavors of the people who call this place home.
Covering 3.3 million pristine acres, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve is home to some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. With a full day of cruising here, you have ample time to take it all in. National Park Service Rangers and Huna Tlingit Cultural Ambassadors will join us on board to point out areas of interest and share insights about this ever-changing ecosystem.
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Top Reasons to Cruise Alaska With Holland America
Alaska Glacier Guarantee™
#1 Cruise Line for Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness Tours
Holland America Denali Lodge
Fresh, Sustainable Alaska Seafood
Featured Alaska Cruise Ports
We’ve been visiting Alaska since 1947 — before it was even a state! Today, we bring our decades of expertise to every itinerary, excursion, and onboard experience. Discover the best of Alaska with the Alaska vacation experts.
Ketchikan
- Shop Creek Street for local art, smoked salmon, and souvenirs
- See traditional dances and more at Saxman Native Village
Called the “salmon capital of the world,” Ketchikan, Alaska, is one of the Inside Passage’s best spots for exploring Alaskan Native cultural sites.
See More Alaska Glaciers With Holland America Line
#1 Cruise Line for Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness Tours
Discover Alaska’s magnificent “Big 5” with more than 200 animal sanctuary and sightseeing opportunities, including our exclusive partnership with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Orcas
Book your Alaska cruise between early May and early June for the best chance to see orcas at play.
Grizzly Bears
See Alaska’s enchanting bears on a complimentary tour through Denali National Park & Preserve.
Moose
Visit rescued moose and other Alaska animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Dall Sheep
These nimble ruminants’ padded cloven hooves allow them to leap among Alaska’s ridges and slopes.
Humpback Whales
Every summer, humpback whales glide into Alaska’s Inside Passage to feed, play, and mingle.
Sea Otters
Sea otters are often observed floating on their backs and are even known to “hold hands.”
Caribou
Caribou (reindeer) are the only deer family members to grow antlers whether male or female.
Gray Wolf
Denali National Park & Preserve is one of the best places to spot these elusive animals in the wil