SINGAPORE, 27 April 2026: Holland America Line ushers in the 2026 Alaska season starting this week with the arrival of Eurodam at the Port of Seattle.
With more than 100 voyages across six ships departing from three homeports, travellers can explore Alaska with Holland America sailings from April through September — from Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, Canada; and between Vancouver and Whittier, Alaska.
Holland America is introducing 25 new shore excursions on Alaska itineraries in 2026. Among the most anticipated are Adventure to Norris Glacier: Floatplane, Paddle and Hike in Juneau; Exclusive Eland & Friends Moose Discovery in Anchorage; Remote Coastal Rainforest Hike, Gourmet Seafood Picnic & Brewery in Kodiak; and Authentic Alaska: Tongass Rainforest Hike in Sitka.
Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska’s iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Dawes Glacier and Endicott Arm.
Holland America ships visiting Alaska carry a wildlife expert on board, and a Wildlife Spotting Guide points out the native animals found along the cruise route, including a map with the best places to see each species. Ashore, Holland America offers nearly 180 shore excursions to see a wide range of species.
In addition to these wildlife-viewing opportunities, the mission of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre (AWCC) remains top of mind for Holland America. Guests on northbound voyages can visit the conservation centre between Whittier and Anchorage and see Eland the Moose on exclusive shore excursions, experiencing the peaceful setting surrounded by alpine glaciers and Alaska’s beautiful wildlife.
Holland America Line’s 2026 Alaska cruise season features six ships: Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.
Sample departures
- Seven-day Alaska Explorer round-trip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Noordam.
- Seven-day Alaska Inside Passage round-trip from Vancouver aboard Koningsdam and Zaandam.
- Nine-day Denali & Yukon Cruisetour, May through August.
- 10-day Signature Denali Cruisetour, May through September.
- 18-day Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer round-trip from Vancouver, departing Seattle 16 September 2026, aboard Zaandam.
(Source: Holland America Line).
