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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.”

— Forbes, “The 8 Best Alaska Cruises to Explore Wildlife, Glaciers & More”

Award presented to Holland America by Forbes Magazine 2025 Best of: Best Cruise in Alaska Award presented to Holland America by Newsweek for America's Most Loved Brands, 2025 Award presented to Holland America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Alaska Cruise, 2024 Award presented to Holland America by CruiseCritic for Best in Cruise, 2024
A Holland America cruise ship anchored near a Hubbard Glacier in Alaska

With Us, Glaciers Are Guaranteed

Set sail with confidence, knowing that you’ll experience the awe-inspiring beauty of glaciers on every Alaska cruise and cruisetour — guaranteed.
Read About Our Glacier Guarantee™

New 2027 Cruises Available

2027 Alaska cruises and cruisetours are now available to book. Cruise the majestic Inside Passage, witness blue-hued glaciers and iconic wildlife, and experience the awe-inspiring wonder of the 49th state. Book your Alaska cruise or cruisetour today!

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Two Ways to Experience the Best of Alaska

Discover the best of Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory with the only cruise line offering overnight stays in this remote region. Choose an Alaska cruise or experience the 49th state’s wild interior on a land-and-sea cruisetour.

Couple on a cruise ship deck admiring Alaska’s snowy mountains and icy waters.

Alaska Cruises

Duration: 7–28 days

Departs: Seattle, Vancouver, or Whittier

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Ports

Explore glaciers, scenery, and frontier towns on board perfectly sized ships.

  • Convenient weekend departures from Seattle and Vancouver
  • Privileged access to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
  • Onboard National Park Service Rangers and Wildlife Experts
  • See a glacier or receive a Future Cruise Credit equal to 15% of your fare

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Holland America Denali Lodge with a rustic wooden clock tower, red metal roofs, and large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Alaska Cruisetours

Duration: 9–17 days

Departs: Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, or Fairbanks

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Train

Lodge

Experience Alaska’s majestic wildlife and wilderness by land and sea.

  • Complimentary tour of Denali National Park & Preserve on all cruisetours
  • Exclusive access to Dawson City, Yukon, with an included Klondike Gold Tour
  • Local Tour Directors providing expert assistance on Denali & Yukon itineraries
  • Private glass-domed railcars and wilderness lodge in the foothills of Denali

Learn More About Alaska Cruisetours

See More Alaska Glaciers With Holland America Line

Book with confidence knowing your Alaska cruise will bring you up close and personal with Alaska’s famed glaciers. If your journey does not include a glacier visit, you’ll receive a Future Cruise Credit equal to 15% of your cruise fare. That’s Holland America’s Glacier Guarantee™.​
Majestic glaciers meet the water in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, framed by rugged mountains under a clear sky

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

One of the world’s largest internationally protected biosphere reserves and a UNESCO site, Glacier Bay is best experienced by sea.
Aerial view of Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, at sunrise

Hubbard Glacier

Called “the Galloping Glacier” for advancing while others recede, Hubbard Glacier is the longest tidewater glacier in North America.
View of College Fjord in Alaska

College Fjord

College Fjord’s is home to tidewater and valley glaciers named for Ivy League schools and a spot where you can see eight glaciers at once.
A seal rests on floating ice in front of Tracy Arm Fjord and Sawyer Glacier

Twin Sawyer Glaciers

Located at the ends of the Tracy Arm and Endicott Fjords, North and South Sawyer Glaciers are reachable only by small ships.
A general map of local Alaska glaciers seen on a Holland America Alaska cruise

Explore Our Glacier Map

From Alaska to Iceland, Holland America offers unrivaled glacier experiences. Explore our interactive map to discover the glaciers you’ll encounter with Holland America.
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Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

One of the world’s largest internationally protected biosphere reserves and a UNESCO site, Glacier Bay is best experienced by sea.

Hubbard Glacier

Called “the Galloping Glacier” for advancing while others recede, Hubbard Glacier is the longest tidewater glacier in North America.

College Fjord

College Fjord’s is home to tidewater and valley glaciers named for Ivy League schools and a spot where you can see eight glaciers at once.

Twin Sawyer Glaciers

Located at the ends of the Tracy Arm and Endicott Fjords, North and South Sawyer Glaciers are reachable only by small ships.

Explore Our Glacier Map

From Alaska to Iceland, Holland America offers unrivaled glacier experiences. Explore our interactive map to discover the glaciers you’ll encounter with Holland America.
View Glacier Map
Majestic glaciers meet the water in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, framed by rugged mountains under a clear sky
Glacier Bay
Aerial view of Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, at sunrise
Hubbard Glacier
View of College Fjord in Alaska
College Fjord
A seal rests on floating ice in front of Tracy Arm Fjord and Sawyer Glacier
Twin Sawyer Glaciers
A general map of local Alaska glaciers seen on a Holland America Alaska cruise
Interactive Glacier Map
Orca Whales

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's 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 wild.

Alaska Travel Tips and Articles

What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise From gear to accessories and outerwear to formalwear, prepare for your Alaska vacation with our expert packing guide.
The Complete Guide to Glacier Viewing Learn about the many ways to experience glaciers on Alaska cruises, from hiking and biking to dogsledding and flightseeing tours.
Top Things to Do in Alaska Discover the Great Land’s top attractions, from fishing trips and glacier- and wildlife-viewing to riding aboard the Alaska rails.
View All Alaska Articles

Alaska Travel Tips and Articles

View All Alaska Articles
What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise From gear to accessories and outerwear to formalwear, prepare for your Alaska vacation with our expert packing guide.
The Complete Guide to Glacier Viewing Learn about the many ways to experience glaciers on Alaska cruises, from hiking and biking to dogsledding and flightseeing tours.
Top Things to Do in Alaska Discover the Great Land’s top attractions, from fishing trips and glacier- and wildlife-viewing to riding aboard the Alaska rails.
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