Spot whales from the open deck of your ship, go deep into the heart of a wilderness unseen by the vast majority of people, and toast s’mores under the stars… All these and more are part of the magic of an Alaska cruise with Holland America Line.
Having spent 75 years taking people to Alaska, Holland America Line knows the region’s every nook, cranny, and crevasse. Not only do they have more Alaska cruise port departures featuring Glacier Bay National Park than any other cruise line, but all its Alaska cruises include one or more glacier-viewing days.
Perfect for couples, families, and multi-generational trips (its Kids’ Club offers an array of entertainment, activities, and events for kids and teens), an Alaska cruise tour pairs an award-winning sailing through the Inside Passage with a scenic train ride into its wild interior, plus up to three nights at the cruise line’s immersive lodge at the gates of Denali National Park and Preserve.
From icy depths to snow-clad summits, this is a remarkable combination of unforgettable moments on sea and on land, packed with breathtaking wildlife sightings from the open decks of your ship and from the luxury glass-domed McKinley Explorer, including whales, eagles, and Alaska’s ‘Big Five’: moose, bears, Dall sheep, caribou, and wolves.
12-Day Yukon + Denali: Tour
Anchorage | Denali National Park (2 days) | Fairbanks | Dawson (2 days) | Whitehorse | Skagway (2 days) | Glacier Bay | Ketchikan | Scenic Cruising the Inside Passage | Vancouver, BC
On this once-in-a-lifetime trip, you’ll explore the beauty of Denali with a two-night stay and a Tundra Wilderness Tour – a six- to eight-hour adventure in search of Alaska’s Big Five. Rising to 6,190 metres above the pristine Alaskan wilderness, Denali is North America’s tallest mountain and the number one reason to book with Holland America. Denali Square at McKinley Chalet Resort is the ultimate base camp from which to spend your days sightseeing in the vast national park, returning to relaxing creature comforts in the evening.
Another highlight is two days in Skagway, the epicentre of Gold Rush history. The terminus from which miners set off up the daunting Chilkoot Trail bound for the Yukon gold fields offers scenic train rides along part of the original roadbed aboard the White Pass Yukon Railway. There are also tours to the ghost town of Dyea in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, plus a whole array of thrilling activities, including helicopter and seaplane tours, gold panning, canoe trips on the lake below Davidson Glacier, and town tours in vintage buses.
The cruise section of the trip takes place aboard the Koningsdam which, like the rest of Holland America’s perfectly sized fleet, is one of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea. Expect award-winning service, compelling itineraries, and one-of-a-kind programmes, such as cooking demos and specially crafted shore excursions. Its five-star dining venues include the intimate Pinnacle Grill, serving cuisine inspired by America’s Pacific Northwest, so you can expect plenty of wild-caught king salmon from Alaska itself. Holland America Line’s Have It All Package also gives you a night in a speciality restaurant and includes a Signature Beverage Package, Wi-Fi, a $100 shore excursion credit per person, and pre-paid tips.
To book your Alaska cruise with Holland America Line, call your Travel Counsellor today.
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