Holland America Line Opens 2026 Alaska Season

Holland America Line has announced its 2026 Alaska season is now on sale.

Running from April to September 2026, the programme features voyages sailing roundtrip from Vancouver, Seattle, or between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska.

Itineraries range from seven to 28 days and include the Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice sailing and a new 14-day Great Alaska Explorer voyage roundtrip from Seattle.

Six ships will operate in the region: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.

The line’s 2026 Cruisetours, which combine a cruise with an overland tour to Denali National Park and journey up to the Yukon, will be available to book shortly.

Highlights of the 2026 season include:

• For the first time in more than five years, Westerdam will cruise to Alaska from Vancouver and Noordam will sail roundtrip from Seattle.
• A new 14-day Great Alaska Explorer cruise, roundtrip from Vancouver and Seattle.
• Noordam’s August 23, 2026 cruise from Seattle and Westerdam’s September 13, 2026 cruise roundtrip from Vancouver will visit Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Sitka and Valdez, along with Prince Rupert, British Columbia and Glacier Bay scenic cruising.
• Nieuw Amsterdam’s May 3, 2026, cruise, roundtrip from Vancouver, will call at Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Prince Rupert, Sitka, Wrangell and Valdez, with Glacier Bay scenic cruising.
• The 28-day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice cruise onboard Noordam returns for a third year, departing June 7, 2026 in time for the summer solstice.
• Sailing roundtrip from Seattle to the Bering Sea and into the Arctic Circle, visiting 11 Alaska ports plus Prince Rupert and Vancouver. Also includes an overnight at Anchorage and late-night departures from Juneau and Valdez.
• Seven-day Alaska Inside Passage cruises sailing roundtrip from Vancouver on Koningsdam, Zaandam and Nieuw Amsterdam. Ports of call include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
• Seven-day Alaskan Explorer cruises sailing roundtrip from Seattle on Eurodam and Noordam. Calling at Victoria, Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka. Eurodam also includes Alaska’s Icy Strait Point and Glacier Bay; Noordam explores Dawes Glacier.
• Seven-day Northbound Glacier Discovery and Southbound Glacier Discovery itineraries will sail between Whittier (Anchorage) and Vancouver on Nieuw Amsterdam and Westerdam. Ports of call include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
• Great Bear Rainforest cruise on Noordam, departing April 19, 2026, roundtrip from Seattle. Highlights include an overnight at Prince Rupert and scenic cruising in the Grenville Channel, Bella Bella and Johnstone Strait, with a transit of the Seymour Narrows.

Prices start from £1124pp for a seven-day Alaska Inside Passage cruise on Zaandam, departing May 13, 2026.

For a limited time, when booking a 2026 Alaska cruise with ‘Have It All’, your customers will receive the ‘Early Booking Bonus’ which includes the Elite beverage package, up to three nights specialty dining, up to $300 shore excursion credit, the premium Wi-Fi package and prepaid crew appreciation.

Dan Rough, Vice President of Revenue Management for Holland America Line, said:

“We continue to build an Alaska programme that is unlike any other in the industry, that is deeply immersive, putting a spotlight on all the splendour that brings cruisers to Alaska.

Whether it’s talking to a park ranger while observing a glacier calve in Glacier Bay, joining a whale-watching tour or enjoying the freshest local fish that was just brought on board, we want our guests to return home feeling inspired.”

The 2026 season features the ‘We Love Alaska’ programme, which immerses guests in the culture through an onboard programme featuring:

Expert-led workshops and lectures; Alaska Up Close presentations exploring stories of real Alaskans; tours highlighting the best of each destination; and fine dining events showcasing culinary traditions.

Every Alaska cruise also includes a scenic visit to the region’s glaciers, where the ships sail up to the face of the ice formations and rotate for a 360-degree view.

Holland America has been sailing to Alaska for more than 75 years and provides more access to Alaska wildlife than any other cruise line.

For more information on Holland America Line, visit hollandamerica.com or call 0344 338 8607.