SEATTLE, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2017
Holland America Line will celebrate its 70th year of
Alaska exploration, and to
commemorate the milestone anniversary the cruise line has planned
special experiences and events that will take place on every
Alaska cruise and on the popular
Land+Sea Journeys.
In addition to exclusive entertainment that was created
especially for the anniversary that falls in the same year as
Denali National Park's centennial,
Holland America Line also will showcase a new Alaska-centric menu with dishes created by the
cruise line's esteemed Culinary Council, two anniversary
Alaska beers, commemorative gifts
and more.
"Celebrating 70 years in Alaska
— or any destination — is a milestone that isn't often seen in our
industry. We are especially proud to have been the first tour
company in Alaska back in 1947,
showing the beauty and greatness of this region to travelers, said
Orlando Ashford, president of
Holland America Line. "Going into 2017 we wanted to mark our
anniversary in a memorable way with special experiences that add an
extra dimension to our robust Alaska programming and bring even more of
Alaska to our guests."
Alaska Comes to Life with New Onboard Entertainment
Holland America Line has an
exclusive partnership with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new
ways to experience the world's natural wonders, and for the
70th anniversary a new Alaska
in Concert multimedia production will premiere. Combining live
music set against a backdrop of mesmerizing footage from the BBC
Earth television series, Wild Alaska, audiences will experience the
cycle of four seasons and see this place is as unforgiving as it is
beautiful.
In addition, Holland America Line is proud to continue its long
relationship with the Huna indigenous people of Glacier Bay to
showcase Native Voices, a program of Huna cultural interpretation
while cruising through Glacier Bay National Park.
Alaska Cuisine and Culinary Shows Highlight Each
Cruise
Culinary and beverage experiences are at the heart of
every Alaska cruise, and to
celebrate the 70th anniversary Holland America Line
plans a variety of exclusive offerings. America's Test Kitchen
turns up the heat with its Every Salmon shipboard cooking show
featuring top tips to select and prepare the Alaska favorite. In addition, guests will be
able to indulge in the Midnight Sun cocktail created by Master
Mixologist Dale DeGroff.
The main dining room will showcase special décor and customized
menus that celebrate the cruise line's Alaska heritage with new dishes created by
Holland America Line's Master Chef Rudi
Sodamin and the company's Culinary Council composed of
renowned chefs Jonnie Boer,
David Burke, Elizabeth Falkner and Jacques Torres. A 70th Anniversary
Baked Alaska will be the culmination of the celebratory meal.
Two New Alaska Brews Celebrate the 70th
While brewing
beer in Alaska might not be easy,
it's certainly growing in reputation and has become one of the more
popular highlights on board. Holland America Line currently features beers by Alaska
Brewing Co., both on the menus and during tastings. For the
70th celebration the company will expand its selection by
introducing a customized, exclusive Holland America Line Pale Ale.
Another exclusive anniversary beer by Denali Brewing Company will
be available at Denali for guests on Land+Sea
Journeys.
Special Touches Make the 70th Anniversary
Memorable
Guests will find other special touches during
their 2017 Alaska cruise or Land+Sea Journey, such as a themed bon
voyage party and 70th Anniversary Champagne toast on every voyage.
Before or after embarking their cruise, Land+Sea Journey guests
will enjoy special anniversary menu items and other anniversary
touches on the land portion of their adventure and will receive a
commemorative backpack with a special native-designed logo by
Tlingit and Athabascan artist Crystal
Worl that will be presented at Denali.
HAL Brings Seven Ships with 135 Alaska Departures in
2017
To make it possible for even more guests to cruise to Alaska with Holland America Line in 2017, the
company added a seventh ship to the region to fill demand. Starting
this spring, ms Amsterdam,
ms Eurodam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Noordam,
ms Oosterdam, ms Volendam and ms Zaandam will
offer a total of 135 Alaska departures — more than any other
cruise line.
Holland America Line will feature
126 seven-day cruises and nine 14-day Great Land Explorer sailings
beginning in late April and running through late September. A
highlight of every Alaska
adventure is scenic cruising, and guests will have the opportunity
to view Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Tracy
Arm and/or the twin Sawyer Glaciers.
Land+Sea Journeys Combine an Alaska Cruise with Overland
Exploration
Holland America Line's award-winning
Land+Sea Journeys combine a three-, four- or seven-day Inside
Passage or Glacier Discovery cruise with in-depth overland tours to
the Yukon and Alaska's interior. Holland America Line is the only cruise company to weave
must-see sites such as Denali National
Park — the centerpiece of every Land+Sea Journey — with
seldom-seen ones such as Dawson
City, in the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush country.
Offering up to three days at Denali
National Park for wildlife viewing and spectacular scenery,
Land+Sea Journeys are designed to highlight the best of
Alaska's wilderness, wildlife,
native culture and history.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/rmxjucte.
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Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14
ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a as second Pinnacle Class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
November 2018. A third Pinnacle Class
ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café, powered by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B.
King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a
variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises
world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our
guests.
CONTACT:
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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EMAIL:
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