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Holland America Line is debuting
"Glacier Day" on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new
programming within its "We Love Alaska" on board experience. The new
offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations as well as culinary and
beverage experiences to help foster a deeper connection to the people, history
and culture of the state. 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, localized cuisine, and now special
events like 'Glacier Day'," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial
officer of Holland America Line. "We continue to cultivate like-minded
partnerships and fine-tune everything from cocktails to wildlife maps to ensure
our guests are completely immersed in all facets of Alaska."
Alaska Season Itineraries and Cruisetours
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 that includes 12 Alaska
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.
Holland America Line remains the only cruise line that offers
overland tours to the Yukon combined with an Alaska cruise
and Denali experience.
'Glacier Day' Puts a Spotlight on Alaska's Majestic
Glaciers
As a leader in Alaska cruising, Holland
America Line offers more glacier experiences than any other cruise line. The
new Glacier Day includes sighting times, scenic commentary, presentations,
informational viewing stations, photo opportunities, Dutch Pea Soup on deck,
Glacier Ice cocktails, insightful talks by Glacier Bay National Park Rangers
and Huna cultural interpreters, an open bow for viewing, and more.
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.
Serving Fresh Fish in Alaska
Holland America continues to build on its
groundbreaking Global Fresh Fish program, which includes being the
only cruise line with Alaska seafood certified sustainable by the Responsible Fisheries
Management (RFM) and bringing locally sourced fresh fish from port to plate in
less than 48 hours. In addition to the seafood and other local delicacies
served on the menus, ships in Alaska will serve three exclusive
dishes created by the brand's Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Morimoto: Fresh Black
Cod Yuzu, Morimoto Epice Lobster and Fresh Halibut XO.
A new Alaska Seafood Boil will be offered once per
cruise in Lido Market for a surcharge. The foodie feast will serve Ivar's
Northwest-Style Clam Chowder, Dungeness Cruise Clusters, Alaska Salmon, Penn
Cove Clams, Penn Cove Mussels and a Shrimp Bucket, with Triple Berry Crisp and
vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Offered once per cruise, all dishes on the Alaska
Brunch menu in the Dining Room were created with the influence of fresh, local
Alaskan and Pacific Northwest ingredients. The selections range from sweet to
savory and include Alaskan Blueberry Pancakes, Salmon & Potato Chowder,
Wild Forest Mushroom and Tarragon Crepes, Kodiak Steak and Egg Skillet, Crab
and Hot Smoked Salmon Cakes, Biscuits with Gravy and Alaskan Reindeer Sausage,
and Home Smoked Gulf of Alaska Cod Benny.
Bartender Sam Ross Creates Alaska Cocktails
Acclaimed bartender Sam Ross created a
menu of exclusive cocktails that will be featured in the bars on all Alaska ships: Juneau
AK, Klondiker, PNW Penicillin, Mosquito, Midnight Sun and Frontier Champagne
Flip. Ross was the 2011 "U.S. Bartender of the Year" and his flagship
bar, Attaboy, won the 2022 award for "Best Bar in the U.S." by The
World's 50 Best Bars. Ross is credited with creating two of the most famous
modern classic cocktails: Penicillin and Paper Plane.
New Exclusive 'Killer Whale Pale Ale' Available On
Board
Holland America Line is debuting a new
"Killer Whale Pale Ale" on all Alaska cruises. The beer was
produced in collaboration with Pike Brewing – Seattle's oldest craft
brewery – and features notes of honey, citrus and tropical fruits. The label
artwork was created in collaboration with Native Artist Rico Worl, a member of the Tlingit and Athabascan
community, who also designed the Native artwork featured on the Alaska menus.
The Killer Whale Pale Ale label represents the food chain in the Pacific
Northwest, with a seal deftly maneuvering out of the grasp of a killer whale.
More Wildlife Viewing than Any Other Cruise Line
Alaska is synonymous with stunning wilderness,
and Holland America Line offers more ways to see wildlife in its natural habitat. Alaska ships
carry an expert on board to help guests witness the majestic animals found in
the region, and 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, Holland America Line offers nearly 180 shore excursions to see
species of all kinds.
On Deck for a Cause Continues to Support Alaska's
Parks
Holland America Line will continue to
donate proceeds from its "On Deck for a Cause" charitable event
aboard ships in the region to Alaska Geographic, the nonprofit education partner of Alaska's parks,
forests, refuges and conservation lands. Called "On Deck for a
Cause: Alaska's Parks," guests on all Alaska cruises
will be invited to donate $25 to participate in a
noncompetitive 5K fundraising walk aboard every sailing. Funds raised
through "On Deck for a Cause: Alaska's Parks" will go to
support education, science and research in Alaska's parks. The 2023
Alaska season raised more than $100,000 for Alaska Geographic.
Standby Program Offers Reduced Rates for Seattle and
Vancouver Cruises
Guests with easy access to Seattle or Vancouver have
an opportunity to cruise to Alaska at a reduced rate of $49 per
person, per day with Holland America Line's Standby program. Travelers who sign up for a cruise
are alerted between seven and two days before departure if they will be
sailing. Solo cruisers also only pay $49 per day and do not incur a
single supplement for a double stateroom.
For more information about Holland America Line,
consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
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Credit: © Holland America Line
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