Introducing Alaska Up Close™
A 360° experience that immerses guests in an Alaska only Holland America Line can provide
EXC® Talks
We present curated stories of real Alaskans, from Iditarod mushers to native anthropologists on the World Stage.
BBC Earth Concerts: Wild Alaska
Immerse yourself in the natural world with BBC Earth Concerts: Wild Alaska*. Featuring footage from the BBC TV series Wild Alaska, the visuals show Alaska at its most beautiful while a live orchestra provides a soul-stirring soundtrack.
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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, naturalists lead workshops and wildlife spotting on deck.
Experts On Land
The flavors of Alaska take center stage on board and on land. Explore local culinary traditions, cooking demonstrations, regional menu items and tastings. Dine on fresh-caught fish. Savor a pint of Denali Gold, our Denali Brewing Company draft beer blend. Sip signature cocktails. We serve up the best of Alaska throughout your journey.
Exclusive: FOOD & WINE® 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.
Culinary & Beverage Partnerships
Our culinary and beverage partnerships deliver the best of Alaska. From signature dishes and desserts to beer flights and Alaska-inspired cocktails, our partners create an unforgettable and unrivaled dining experience.
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.
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.
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 McKinley Chalet Resort and rail travel on our McKinley Explorer Rail. Choose from 18 itineraries, including the exclusive Yukon & Denali Cruisetours, some of our highest-rated experiences.