More chances to see Glacier Bay and the only
Cruise+Denali+Yukon experience make Holland America Line number-one
for adventures in Alaska
SEATTLE, Jan. 13, 2021 /CNW/ -- In 2022 Holland America
Line is celebrating 75 years of Alaska exploration — longer than any other
cruise line — and bookings are now open for its award-winning
cruises and Land+Sea Journeys. Throughout the decades, the premium
brand has cultivated its knowledge to create perfectly crafted
Alaska adventures that offer
travelers preferred access, exclusive overland transportation and
immersive onboard experiences — which is why Holland America Line
can say "We Are Alaska."
From April through October 2022,
guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw
Amsterdam, Noordam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam. For
explorers who want to travel farther into the Great Land, 16
different Land+Sea Journeys combine a three-, four- or seven-day
Alaska cruise with an inland
exploration of Denali National
Park. Holland America Line is
the only cruise line that extends land tour options up to the
unspoiled reaches of Canada's
Yukon Territory.
"It's incredible to think that Holland America Line has been
taking guests to Alaska longer
than it's been a state, and because 2022 is our 75th year, we want
to allow plenty of time for guests to plan ahead," said
Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line's
president. "Alaska is a
destination where if you've never been, it's on your bucket list;
and if you have been, you're eager to go back. There's a reason
we've won several awards naming us number-one in Alaska, and it's because we are Alaska. Come celebrate our 75th Anniversary
with us."
Voted Number-One Cruise Line in Alaska by Many
Holland America Line was named the top pick for
Alaska cruises in the 2020 AFAR
Travelers' Awards for the third time in five years. In addition to
the AFAR award, Holland America Line was named the top pick for
Alaska in the 2020 Porthole Cruise
Magazine Editor-in-Chief Awards, 2019 Cruise Critic Cruisers'
Choice Destination Awards and 2019 TravelAge West Wave Awards
Editor's Pick, confirming its position as the number-one cruise
line in Alaska by some of the
world's most discerning travelers and cruise experts. Additionally,
Koningsdam was voted the top mid-sized cruise ship in the
2020 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
New and Notable for 2022 Cruises
- Special onboard celebrations to commemorate the 75th
Anniversary.
- Every Alaska cruise includes a
visit to one or more of Alaska's
iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and the Twin
Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm; the
company has more Glacier Bay permits than any other major cruise
line.
- Seven-day "Glacier Discovery Northbound" and "Glacier Discovery
Southbound" itineraries cruise between Whittier, Alaska, and Vancouver, Canada, aboard Nieuw
Amsterdam and Noordam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway,
Alaska.
- Seven-day "Alaska Inside Passage" cruises sail roundtrip from
Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw
Amsterdam, Noordam and Zuiderdam. Ports include
Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Seven-day "Alaskan Explorer" cruises sail roundtrip from
Seattle aboard Eurodam and
Oosterdam, and include calls at Victoria, British Columbia; and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka,
Alaska.
- All ships cruising in Alaska
feature expanded onboard programming: guests can engage with an
Alaska naturalist, cruises with
Glacier Bay take on a National Park Ranger and Huna native speaker,
and special presentations explore local topics such as Alaska's bush pilots and the famous Iditarod
race.
Highlights for 2022 Denali Land+Sea Journeys:
- Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and
Zuiderdam will offer Land+Sea Journeys ranging from
nine to 18 days.
- All Denali Land+Sea Journeys include a seven-day Glacier
Discovery cruise featuring Glacier Bay and the Inside
Passage, as well as either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord
and up to three nights at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the
entrance to Denali National
Park.
- Exclusive to Holland America Line, all 2-night and 3-night
Denali itineraries include the longer Tundra Wilderness Tour into
Denali National Park which
provides the best wildlife and mountain viewing opportunities.
- Holland America Line owns its
motorcoaches, railcars and hotels, so schedules are preferential.
Each Land+Sea Journey gets a scenic ride on the luxury-domed
McKinley Explorer, including select itineraries that offer
Direct-to-Denali service, taking guests from their ship to their
Denali hotel room on the same day.
Highlights for 2022 Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journeys:
- Holland America Line is the ONLY
cruise line to offer an Alaska
cruise combined with an overland tour to both Denali and the
Yukon. These highly-rated
Yukon itineraries include all of
the highlights of our Denali Land+Sea Journeys and more.
- Each Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journey includes either a three- or
four-day Inside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or
Zuiderdam, or a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise on
Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam.
- Every Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journey includes the services of a
professional Journey Host, who makes time on land easy, convenient
and insightful.
- Every Yukon Journey includes a ride on the McKinley Explorer
railcars, and select itineraries add on the White Pass &
Yukon Route railroad from
Skagway.
- Guests on every Yukon Journey will also enjoy two nights
in Dawson City, for more time to
relive Gold Rush history.
- A tour on the Klondike Spirit paddlewheeler takes guests along
the Yukon River past stunning tall pines, historic towns and
wildlife; all Yukon+Denali itineraries also include the Tundra
Wilderness Tour.
McKinley Chalet Resort and Denali Square
Every
Land+Sea Journey includes a stay at the McKinley Chalet Resort at
the entrance to Denali National
Park, a must-see destination for the interior of
Alaska. The property is Holland
America Line's magnificent 60-acre hotel on the Nenana River. The
resort features dining facilities and guest rooms, including a
99-room addition featuring Denali Suites with balconies and larger
living areas.
Centrally located between the McKinley Chalet Resort and
riverfront guest rooms, Denali Square is a gathering area with
restaurants, an amphitheater, fire pits, outdoor seating, retail
shops offering local goods, and an artist-in-residence cabin where
Alaska native and local artists
display and discuss their works.
Save Now, Cruise Later: Have it All Sale
For a limited
time, guests who book 2022 Alaska cruises and Land+Sea Journeys by
Feb. 28, 2021, can receive up to
$2,300 in amenities, including a free
Signature Beverage Package, pre-paid gratuities, free Signature
Dining Package and 50% reduced deposits, plus free WiFi for suites.
Alaska cruise pricing starts at
$899 per person, double occupancy,
for a seven-day sailing. Land+Sea Journeys start at $1,199 per
person, double occupancy, for an 11-day itinerary. Taxes, fees and
port expenses are additional.
For more information, contact a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL
HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home
page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures
to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of
premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the
world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third
Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will
join the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized
travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music
Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland
America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous
chefs.
In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently
assessing enhanced health and safety protocols and how they may
impact future cruises. Actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed. Stay updated on current Travel Advisories and
Health & Safety protocols.
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