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Holland America Line launches 18 Alaska cruises in 2026
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Holland America Line launches 18 Alaska cruises in 2026

Travelers dreaming of an Alaska cruise in 2026 now have a host of booking options on four Holland America Line ships, including itineraries that explore the remote Denali and Yukon regions, as well as a new option offering both destinations.

The cruise line Koningsdam, New Amsterdam, WesterdamAnd Zaandam will operate a total of 18 itineraries combining vacations at sea and adventures on land, including domestic road transport by coach or the luxury glass-domed McKinley Explorer train.

Guests can choose from Denali cruises ranging from 9 to 14 days aboard the 2,100-passenger ship. New Amsterdam and 1,964 guests Westerdamand 9- to 17-day Denali-Yukon cruises offered on the 2,650-passenger ship Roisdam or 1,432 guests Zaandam.

Some of the routes that include the Yukon offer ground transportation on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, offering great views of the region’s forested landscapes. Holland America Line remains the only cruise brand that brings guests to the Yukon, with visits to Whitehorse and Dawson City.

Cruise lines can select the order of their vacation components from a range of itineraries offering a pre- or post-cruise land tour.

Guests who embark on one of our cruises have the opportunity to combine our award-winning cruise experience with exploration into a wilderness unseen by most,» said Beth Bodensteiner, sales director of Holland America Line.

And upon arrival at Holland America Denali Lodge, they will be able to admire this majestic mountain while enjoying the premium service and comfort they have come to expect from Holland America,» added Bodensteiner.

Denali Cruises operate between Vancouver, British Columbia and Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska. All trips include a 7-day glacier discovery trip and up to three nights of accommodation at Holland America Denali Lodge.

For those with more time, a 14-day option, Ultimate Denali, includes additional land explorations in Fairbanks and Anchorage, plus an overnight stay in Homer, Alaska.

Holland America ships docked in AlaskaHolland America ships docked in Alaska
Holland America ships docked in Alaska (Photo credit: Drew Rawcliffe)

Denali land tours offer guests free tours such as the Denali Natural History Tour, where cruise passengers can explore the national park while looking for wildlife like bears, elk, caribou and wolves.

Yukon and Denali cruises include a 3- or 4-day Inside Passage trip on Roisdam Or Zaandam or a longer glacier discovery cruise of 7 days on New Amsterdam Or Westerdam. These are combined with a 2 or 3 night stay in Denali and Dawson City, as well as overnight stays in Fairbanks, Anchorage and Skagway.

New itinerary offers multiple days in Denali National Park

The 2026 cruise series features a new itinerary: the 13-day Alaska, Denali and Yukon cruise on board New Amsterdam Or Westerdam. The trip includes the land component first, taking guests by air from Fairbanks to Dawson City and Denali National Park for a three-day adventure.

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Guests then travel to their ship by train and cruise from Whittier, Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia. The sea itinerary includes Glacier Bay, the Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier, plus stops at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.

Three tours are included in this itinerary: Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks, the Klondike Gold Tour in Dawson City, and the Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park.

Also new in 2026 will be a policy that includes the Klondike Gold Tour in Dawson City and the Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park in every Yukon and Denali itinerary. These full-day tours feature a Parks Canada guide providing an overview of attractions.

Holland America Line is offering a limited-time promotion on 2026 Alaska cruises including the Have It All package. The plan covers specialty restaurants, shore excursions, Wi-Fi, crew gratuities and other benefits.