Holland America Line kicked off its 2023 Alaska cruise season in Seattle and Vancouver with a welcome celebration. The cruise line will operate six ships in Alaska this season, with two ships sailing from Seattle and four ships sailing from Vancouver.

Highlights for 2023 Seattle Cruises to Alaska:

• Holland America Line will operate a full season out of Seattle on two ships with 48 departures and more than 97,000 guests.
• Operationally, each ship visit directly contributes $400,000 to the local economy in provisioning (fuel, food, flowers, piano tuning, supplies), port taxes, and spending.
• Seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Westerdam, and include calls at Victoria, British Columbia (evening stay); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka, all in Alaska.
• Holland America Line ships have been sailing from the Port of Seattle since the 1970s. In May 2002, Holland America Line began using Seattle as a home port for Alaska cruises.

Highlights for 2023 Vancouver Cruises to Alaska:

• Holland America Line will operate a full season out of Vancouver on four ships with 75 departures and more than 158,000 guests.
• Holland America Line offers more cruises to Alaska from Canada than any other cruise line.
• Operationally, each ship visit also directly contributes $550,000 CND to the local economy.
• Seven-day “Alaska Inside Passage” cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, and Volendam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
• Seven-day “Glacier Discovery Northbound” and “Glacier Discovery Southbound” itineraries cruise between Whittier and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway.
• The 14-day “Great Alaska Explorer” itinerary offers an in-depth adventure. Roundtrip from Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam (May 7) and Noordam (Sept. 17), the cruise calls at the Alaskan ports of Kodiak, Anchorage, Valdez, Sitka, Skagway and Ketchikan, and features Glacier Bay.

Highlights for All 2023 Cruises and Cruisetours to Alaska:

• Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska’s iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, and the Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm.
• Holland America Line is the only cruise line with Alaska seafood certified sustainable by the Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM), so the seafood served on our Alaska cruises is fresh and certified sustainable.
• All ships cruising in Alaska feature “Alaska Up Close,” expanded onboard programming: guests can engage with an Alaska naturalist, special EXC presentations explore local topics such as Alaska’s bush pilots and the famous Iditarod race, tours highlight the best of each destination, fine dining events showcase the culinary traditions of the region and cruises with Glacier Bay take on a National Park Ranger and local Huna Tlingit guides.
• “Savor My Catch” allows guests to take a fishing shore excursion and the ship chefs prepare the bounty on board for dinner.
• Holland America Line is the only cruise company to weave must-see sites such as Denali National Park — the centerpiece of every Cruisetour — with the unspoiled reaches of Canada’s Yukon Territory.

Holland America Line has been voted the number-one cruise line in Alaska by several prestigious organizations, including Cruise Critic, AFAR, and Porthole Cruise Magazine. The cruise line’s Alaska itineraries offer stunning scenery, immersive experiences, and world-class service. In addition, Koningsdam, one of Holland America Line’s newest ships, was voted the top mid-sized cruise ship in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Here are some of the reasons why Holland America Line is so popular with Alaska cruisers:

• The ships offer stunning views of Alaska’s natural beauty, including glaciers, mountains, and wildlife.
• The cruise line offers a variety of immersive experiences, such as naturalist-led excursions, shore excursions, and cultural presentations.
• The ships offer world-class service, from dining to accommodations.
• The cruise line offers a variety of itineraries to choose from, so you can find the perfect one for your interests.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable Alaska cruise, Holland America Line is the perfect choice.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425), or visit hollandamerica.com.