Holland America on course to celebrate 80 in Alaska in 2027

Holland America is setting a course for the summer of 2027 when it celebrates 80 years of sailings in Alaska.

As it wraps up a successful 2026 Alaska season, the cruise line is prepared to mark the milestone anniversary. Over eight decades, Holland America has built a depth of knowledge in Alaska, helping shape an experience that brings the destination to life both on board and ashore.

That expertise gives guests more ways to see Alaska’s wildlife and witness its glaciers than any other cruise line, from immersive wilderness exploration to signature glacier-viewing.

That deep Alaska knowledge comes through in the details of the journey, from fresh, local seafood served on every Alaska sailing to stays at Holland America Denali Lodge and the only opportunity to combine a cruise with a visit to the Yukon. Holland America has been connected to Alaska since before it was a state, and that relationship continues not only through its cruises and overland tours, but with support for the communities it visits.

Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line, observed that: “Alaska has been an important part of Holland America Line’s story for nearly 80 years, and we’re already preparing to mark this milestone following a successful 2026 season.”

Bodensteiner continued: “Our decades of experience in Alaska give us a deep understanding of what makes this destination so special, and that knowledge helps us create experiences that allow our guests to connect with the state in meaningful ways. We’re proud of the memories we created this season and the relationships we continue to build in the communities we visit.”

Holland America will make its 80th year exploring Alaska one to remember, with six ships sailing from Seattle; Vancouver, Canada; and Whittier, Alaska, from April through September 2027: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.

To mark the anniversary, guests can look forward to new ways to discover Alaska with new itineraries, exclusive celebrations, special culinary moments, and enrichment and entertainment experiences commemorating the milestone.

Next season Holland America also will debut a significant addition to Holland America Denali Lodge with the opening of new guest accommodations as part of a broader enhancement and expansion of the line’s property at the doorstep of Denali National Park and Preserve.

Highlights of the 2027 Alaska season will include:

• NEW: An eight-day “Alaska Inside Passage” cruise takes guests roundtrip from Vancouver through the storied Inside Passage before a visit to Glacier Bay and calls at Skagway, Ketchikan and British Columbia’s Prince Rupert.
• The popular 28-day “Legendary Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” cruise returns for a third year. Departing June 6 in time for the Summer Solstice, the Noordam voyage sails roundtrip from Seattle to the Bering Sea and into the Arctic Circle.
• Combining Alaska with more wildlife and the rugged nature of British Columbia is a seven-day “Great Bear Rainforest” cruise aboard Noordam and two sailings of an 18-Day “Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer” aboard Zaandam.

Renovations at Holland America Denali Lodge will be completed in 2027, further enhancing the guest experience at the property. Final enhancements include:

• Construction of two new guest buildings replacing older structures, equating to new rooms and an increase in Lodge capacity by 72 rooms.
• A refresh and redesign of the Main Lodge interiors and public spaces.
• Full renovation of Grizzly Grind, a coffee shop for guests.

The 2027 season builds on the momentum of 2026, a season marked by continued investment in bringing the Alaska experience to life.

Sail on over to www.hollandamerica.com for more.