Proceeds from the 5k walk on each Alaska cruise will go to benefit Alaska's parks
SEATTLE, May 10, 2023
/CNW/ -- For its 2023 Alaska cruise season, Holland
America Line will donate
proceeds from its "On Deck for a Cause" event aboard ships in the
region to Alaska Geographic, the nonprofit education partner of
Alaska's parks, forests, refuges
and conservation lands. Holland America
Line has six ships exploring the spectacular landscapes of
Alaska from May through
September 2023.
Proceeds from the 5k walk on each Alaska cruise will go to benefit Alaska's parks
Called "On Deck for a Cause: Alaska's Parks," guests on all Alaska cruises will be invited to donate
$25 to participate in a
noncompetitive 5k fundraising walk
aboard every sailing. Participants receive an On Deck for a
Cause T-shirt, wrist band and enjoy a reception following the walk.
Funds raised through "On Deck for a Cause: Alaska's Parks" will go to support education,
science and research in Alaska's
parks.
"Not only do we love Alaska,
but our guests can't help but fall in love with everything that
makes Alaska so spectacular, from
its glaciers and wildlife to its cultural and natural beauty, which
all directly benefit from the good work of Alaska Geographic," said
Michael Smith, senior vice
president, guest experience and product development. "We are proud
to support Alaska Geographic in their mission to make Alaska's public lands more accessible to
everyone and boost their work to preserve them for future
generations."
On every Holland America Line cruise to Alaska, the region's incredible glaciers and
natural landscapes take center stage. Holland America Line sails to Glacier Bay National
Park more than any other cruise line and hosts a Glacier Bay
National Park Ranger on board to help spot wildlife and explain the
historic significance behind every sight. On every Alaska overland Cruisetour, guests explore
Denali National Park for up
to three nights, going in search of the "Big Five" (grizzly bears,
caribou, moose, Dall sheep and wolves), river rafting, hiking or
flightseeing with a chance to land on Denali.
"The funds raised through Holland America Line's 'On Deck for a
Cause: Alaska's Parks' directly
support Alaska Geographic's mission to connect people with
Alaska's parks, forests, refuges,
and conservation lands," said Andy
Hall, executive director, Alaska Geographic. "Their guests
come to Alaska from around the
world to see incredible places like Glacier Bay and Denali national
parks. On Deck for a Cause gives them the opportunity to give back
by supporting our mission while learning about the importance of
stewardship of these public lands."
Nearly half a million participants have joined in more than
8,400 walks aboard Holland America Line cruises since the inception
of the "On Deck" program in 2006. Currently, On Deck for a Cause
benefits the global humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief and
has raised more than $550,000 for
Ukrainian aid over the past 14 months. The remaining five ships in
the Holland America Line fleet will continue to raise funds for
Direct Relief with On Deck for a Cause.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editors Note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/roep8iia.
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About Holland America Line
Holland America Line, part of Carnival Corporation and
plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL and NYSE:CUK), has been exploring the world for
150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service
and genuine connections to each destination. Offering an ideal
mid-sized ship experience, its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114
countries around the world and has shared the thrill of
Alaska for 75 years — longer than
any other cruise line. Holland America
Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching
activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and
personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening
at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from
a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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