Discover Alaska with Holland America Line

At the heart of Holland America’s programme is its We Love Alaska ethos, designed to help guests experience the state through three pillars: discover, taste and experience.

‘Discover’ is guided by onboard experts, from National Park Service rangers providing first-hand insight, to stories from cultural ambassadors, guest lecturers and wildlife guides who bring the landscapes to life.

‘Taste’ complements the trio through destination-led dining. Holland America is the first cruise line to be triple-certified to serve fresh, sustainable and fully traceable wild seafood. Clients can enjoy Alaska-inspired dishes or even have their own catch prepared at port stops such as Juneau and Ketchikan. Look out too for a taste of Holland America’s history during the onboard Dutch Day, which celebrates the brand’s heritage. 

Finally, ‘experience’ celebrates the activities and excursions that make Alaska unique, with more than 175 wildlife and sightseeing opportunities including the chance to see Alaska’s ‘big five’: bears, wolves, caribou, Dall sheep and moose, along with humpback whales and orcas in season. 

Frozen giants

All Holland America Alaska cruises include at least one ‘glacier day’, designed to maximise viewing of Alaska’s icy giants from the ships’ wraparound decks or up close by helicopter, hike or Rib boat. Some of the most impressive locations are in Glacier Bay National Park, as well as Mendenhall and the Twin Sawyer glaciers.

And with Holland America’s Glacier Guarantee, clients who don’t spot a glacier will receive credit towards a future cruise worth 15% of their fare.

Best Alaska adventures for 2026

Holland America’s seven-day sailings depart from April to September, with June and July offering prime wildlife and glacier opportunities.

7-day Alaska Explorer

This round-trip sailing from Seattle is bursting with the best of Alaska’s rich landscapes. Clients will visit historic Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, known for its rich Indigenous culture, followed by glacier viewing at Glacier Bay National Park or Dawes Glacier, where close-ups of dramatic scenery are guaranteed.

7-Day Glacier Discovery

Available northbound or southbound, this one-way itinerary is designed for clients who want maximum glacier time. Two full ‘glacier days’ are included, in Glacier Bay National Park and either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord. Stops in Ketchikan and Skagway offer a slice of history and bring Indigenous culture and the Gold Rush era to life.

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage

This popular itinerary sails round-trip from Vancouver, exploring stops such as Glacier Bay and Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau and Skagway, where guests can jump aboard the scenic White Horse Railway. Their return will be unforgettable, cruising through the networks of islands, ords and waterways of the Inside Passage.