Holland America Line has announced its 2026 Alaska Cruisetour lineup, plus a new cruise route. The 18 available Cruisetour itineraries combine an Alaska cruise with an overland journey into Denali National Park and Canada's Yukon territory.
Each Cruisetour includes a 7-day "Glacier Discovery" cruise on ships like Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Westerdam or Zaandam, in addition to days on land exploring the Denali region and Yukon.
"Guests who embark on one of our Cruisetours get the opportunity to combine our award-winning cruise experience with exploration deep into the heart of wilderness that's unseen by most," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line.
The Cruisetours range from 9 to 17 days, allowing guests to choose the duration and order that works best for them, whether they wish to sail or explore overland first. Itineraries that visit the Yukon include stops in Whitehorse and Dawson City.
"Holland America Line remains the only cruise line to take guests into the heart of the Yukon," the company noted.
Holland America owns its own motorcoaches, railcars and hotels, allowing it to provide preferential scheduling for Cruisetour guests. Each itinerary includes a scenic ride on the glass-domed McKinley Explorer train, and certain itineraries add the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad from Skagway. Some tours also offer "Direct-to-Denali" service, transferring guests directly from the ship to their Denali hotel.
The cruise line has also renamed its property at the edge of Denali National Park, previously known as McKinley Chalet, to the Holland America Denali Lodge. The lodge offers panoramic views of the park and its wildlife.
New for 2026 is a 13-day "Alaska, Denali and Yukon" Cruisetour that starts in Fairbanks, includes a flight to Dawson City, then continues on to Denali and a 7-day cruise. This journey features three complimentary tours: Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks, the Klondike Gold Tour in Dawson City and the Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali.
Another new cruise option is the 18-day "Great Bear Rainforest and Alaskan Explorer" itinerary on Zaandam. This itinerary focuses on the landscapes and wildlife of Alaska and British Columbia, including the rare "Spirit Bear."
"By building this itinerary, we're giving our guests a new way to experience the region," said Paul Grigsby, Holland America Line's vice president of revenue planning and deployment. “En route to Alaska, Zaandam will travel through fjord-like waterways — and the extended length of the voyage gives guests the chance to thoroughly immerse themselves in the culture, nature and wildlife of Alaska and British Columbia.”
The voyage includes scenic cruising through fjord-like waterways and an overnight call in Anchorage among its 8 Alaskan ports.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Holland America Line. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
