Holland America Line to debut ‘Glacier Day’ on all Alaska cruises

Wednesday, 17 Apr, 2024 0

Holland America Line is debuting “Glacier Day” on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new programming for its “We Love Alaska” on board experience.

The new offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations as well as culinary and beverage experiences.

The 2024 season kicks off April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle.

“Holland America Line continues to focus on bringing regional and local experiences on board every cruise, with our Alaska sailings leading the way in authentic programming’,” said Beth Bodensteiner, HAL chief commercial officer.

“We continue to cultivate like-minded partnerships and fine-tune everything from cocktails to wildlife maps.”

Through September 2024, guests can embark on Holland America Line’s Alaska cruises and Cruisetours from Vancouver and Seattle aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.

In addition to seven-day itineraries, guests can take longer 14-day cruises and a new 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice Legendary Voyage which includes 12 Alaska cruise ports.

Cruisetours range from nine to 18 days and include a one-, two- or three-day visit to Denali National Park.

Select Cruisetours also include a journey into the wilds of Canada’s Yukon.

HAL remains the only cruise line that offers overland tours to the Yukon combined with an Alaska cruise and Denali experience.

The new Glacier Day includes sighting times, scenic commentary, presentations, informational viewing stations, and photo opportunities.

Programmig also comprises Dutch Pea Soup on deck, Glacier Ice cocktails, plus talks by Glacier Bay National Park Rangers and Huna cultural interpreters.

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 the Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm.

Shore excursions also offer the opportunity to visit additional glaciers, including Mendenhall and Portage glaciers.

Alaska cruise ships carry an expert on board to help guests better appreciate wildlife spotting in the region.

A Wildlife Spotting Guide points out the native animals found along the cruise route and includes a map with the best places to see each species.

Ashore, HAL offers nearly 180 shore excursions to see species of all kinds.

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