PRODUCT DOSSIER 2020 ALASKA & THE YUKON
CRUISES & LAND+SEA JOURNEYS APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2020 2020 ALASKA & THE YUKON DOSSIER
With unmatched experience and insider knowledge, we are the Alaska experts. Our 70+ year history in Alaska and deep expertise mean your clients can experience the iconic and authentic Alaska of their dreams from Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park and Preserve to the wild Yukon Territory.
AN ALASKA CRUISE LIKE THE PREMIER YUKON GOLD! ONLY WITH NO OTHER DENALI EXPERIENCE HOLLAND AMERICA LINE • Award-winning 7– or 14–day • Our own McKinley Chalet Resort, • The only cruise line to visit the itineraries featuring unique just outside the gates of Denali unspoiled reaches of the Yukon ports, convenient weekend National Park and home to Denali • Combined with Denali and a departures and more options Square™, alive with nature talks, Glacier Discovery or an Inside for viewing glaciers music, restaurants and bars Passage cruise • As an authorized concessioner • New! Spacious Junior Suites • Features Dawson City, site of the of Glacier Bay National Park, with private balconies and extra incredible gold rush of 1898 Holland America Line is one of amenities such as s’more kits for the few cruise lines privileged to evenings around the camp fire at • Yukon River cruise aboard an cruise its scenic waters Denali Square authentic sternwheeler • Nature’s reality show viewed from • Three-night stays provide extra time • Historic White Pass & Yukon Route our private verandahs or from the to soak up the Denali experience. Railroad from Skagway ship’s expansive decks Guests can raft the Nenana River, • The services of a professional flightsee the mountain or go in • Expertly curated onboard Journey Host, a friend and search of wildlife programming and shore excursions concierge every mile of the way showcasing the best of Alaska, be it • Tundra Wilderness Tour travels 62 native culture, wildlife or history miles deep into the Park and is included on all 2– and 3–night • From the company that pioneered stays at Denali premium cruising in Alaska
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NEW & NOTABLE FOR HOLLAND AMERICA LINE 2020 ALASKA & THE YUKON
EXCITING NEW EXPERIENCES, ONBOARD AND ASHORE For more than 70 years, Holland America Line has been bringing guests to the Great Land. We are Alaska. And no one knows this region better than we do. In 2020, we will have even more to share with our guests— with seven ships serving here, including Koningsdam, our first Pinnacle- class ship; and our EXC In-Depth™ program on all 14–day sailings.
KONINGSDAM’S PREMIER EXC IN-DEPTH™ 14-DAY Rush history, watching can-can dancers SEASON IN ALASKA ALASKA VOYAGES at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s, Canada’s Making her Alaska debut in 2020, Guests can experience Alaska oldest casino; panning for gold; or Koningsdam offers a number of through the prism of their personal taking in the Yukon Valley views from Pinnacle-class exclusives. Guests can passions as Maasdam’s EXC In-Depth Midnight Dome. immerse themselves in Alaska in Voyages take over our 14–day Great NEW D3 14-DAY DOUBLE Concert by BBC Earth Experiences at Alaskan Explorer itineraries. Each DENALI+SEWARD LAND+SEA her state-of-the-art World Stage. Dine sailing will feature lectures, interactive JOURNEY at Rudi’s Sel de Mer and Nami Sushi. workshops and excursions based And rock out to four decades of classic around the themes of arts & culture; In 2020, we’re expanding our D3 hits at the new Rolling Stone Rock Room. photography; nature & science; food, itinerary, adding a night at Alyeska wine & spirits; history & perspective; Resort in the majestic Chugach EXPANDED ONBOARD and active exploration. Itineraries will Mountains. We are also adding a cruise PROGRAMMING include seldom-visited ports such as aboard the mv Ptarmigan, crossing iceberg-dotted Portage Lake to within Each ship features an Alaska naturalist Homer, where guests can meet a local 300 yards of the massive face of on board to engage with guests and artist and visit his original homestead Portage Glacier. lead informative EXC presentations. cabin, and Valdez, where they can We are also always developing our enjoy a whitewater adventure on onboard programming to provide the Lowe River. different perspectives on the Great Land. For example, we will explore an TWO-NIGHT STAYS IN DAWSON ON ALL YUKON LAND+SEA JOURNEYS exhilarating, distinctly Alaskan mode of transportation in Alaska’s Bush Pilots, Our updated Y6 journey will now and uncover the story behind Alaska’s take guests straight to Dawson for two famous Iditarod race in Mercy & nights. Not only is Holland America Line Greatness on the Last Frontier. the only cruise line that takes guests to the heart of the Yukon, they will now have more time to relive Gold
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DEPLOYMENT INFORMATION: 2020 ALASKA CRUISES
2020 ALASKA 2020 ALASKA LAND+SEA CRUISE FLEET JOURNEYS FLEET • Eurodam • Koningsdam • Koningsdam • Noordam • Maasdam • Volendam • Noordam • Westerdam • Oosterdam • Volendam • Westerdam
ITINERARY 2019 2020 14-day Great Alaskan Explorer (SEA/VAN) 7 (SEA) 10 (VAN)
7-day Glacier Discovery (VAN/SEW) 36 36 7-day Alaskan Explorer (SEA) 43 42 7-day Inside Passage (VAN) 44 47 TOTAL 130 135
NOTABLES: • Koningsdam will join Volendam on the Inside Passage itinerary in 2020, replacing Nieuw Amsterdam’s deployment from 2019
• In 2020 Maasdam will sail the 14–day Great Alaskan Explorer itinerary out of Vancouver as part of her EXC In-Depth™ program • The Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journey season will be extended into September by one week in 2020, giving guests more chances to see the Northern Lights • Our D3 Double Denali+Seward Journey will change from a 13–day to a 14–day journey in 2020, adding a night at Alyeska Resort and an included Portage Glacier Cruise
• Our Y6 Yukon+Double Denali Journey will now take guests straight to Dawson for two nights
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ANCHORAGE Valdez
SEWARD HUBBARD GLACIER Homer
GLACIER BAY Skagway/Haines NATIONAL PARK KLONDIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK Juneau STEPHENS PASSAGE Icy Strait Point Bering TRACY ARM/ TWIN SAWYER Sea GLACIER Sitka Gulf of MISTY FJORDS Alaska NATIONAL MONUMENT Ketchikan
Paci c Ocean
INSIDE PASSAGE
VANCOUVER Victoria 7-Day Inside Passage
7-Day Glacier Discovery SEATTLE 7-Day Alaskan Explorer (Glacier Bay itinerary) 14-Day Great Alaskan Explorer
ALASKA 7-TO 14-DAY CRUISES
The Ultimate Alaska Cruise Experience
The best of Alaska’s glaciers and ports await your clients on the ultimate Alaska cruise. They’ll enjoy one or more glacier viewing opportunities on every cruise with perfectly sized ships that get them closer to all the wonder and special Alaska-themed entertainment and programming designed to enhance their exploration.
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2020 ALASKA 7- AND 14-DAY CRUISES
NON-REFUNDABLE GROUP◆/P GA SHIP CRUISE DAYS CRUISE FROM CRUISE TO DEPARTURES LEAD RATE■ LEAD RATE POINTS Koningsdam Inside Passage 7 Vancouver Vancouver May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; $799 $899 4 Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep 5, 12, 19 Noordam Inside Passage 7 Vancouver Vancouver May 3; Sep 13, 20 $699 $799 4 Volendam Inside Passage 7 Vancouver Vancouver Apr 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; $799 $899 4 Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26; Sep 2, 9, 16, 23 Westerdam Inside Passage 7 Vancouver Vancouver May 10 $699 $799 4 Eurodam Alaskan Explorer 7 Seattle Seattle May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; $849 $949 4 via Glacier Bay Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep 5, 12, 19 Oosterdam Alaskan Explorer 7 Seattle Seattle May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; $799 $899 4 via Hubbard Glacier Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20 Noordam Northbound Glacier Discovery 7 Vancouver Seward (Anchorage) May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 $699 $799 4 Westerdam Northbound Glacier Discovery 7 Vancouver Seward (Anchorage) May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 6 $699 $799 4 Noordam Southbound Glacier Discovery 7 Seward (Anchorage) Vancouver May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 6 $699 $799 4 Westerdam Southbound Glacier Discovery 7 Seward (Anchorage) Vancouver May 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 13 $699 $799 4 Maasdam Great Alaskan Explorer 14 Vancouver Vancouver May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15, 29; Jul 13; 27; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7 $1,499 $1,699 5
Rates shown in USD. Lead rate based on dates shown in bold. ◆ Group rates are contractually protected when the group is set up, accrue GAP points and include ship category upgrades that apply to the stateroom accommodations most guests prefer. Please see our sales policies for applicable categories. ■ Promo QA. Fifty percent non-refundable deposit. Rates are subject to change.
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GLACIER BAY HUBBARD GLACIER BAY Skagway NATIONAL PARK Juneau GLACIER Juneau NATIONAL PARK Juneau STEPHENS STEPHENS TRACY ARM Sitka PASSAGE Sitka PASSAGE Ketchikan Ketchikan Ketchikan
INSIDE PASSAGE Victoria Victoria PUGET SOUND PUGET SOUND VANCOUVER SEATTLE
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Service call for shore excursions. ◆*Calls to Glacier Bay are pending government approval. ■ These sailings do not include a service call for shore excursions at Tracy Arm.
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2020 ALASKA 7– AND 14–DAY CRUISES
7 DAYS 7 DAYS 14 DAYS
Anchorage Valdez Haines Homer HUBBARD GLACIER Skagway (Skagway) Haines (Skagway) Juneau Juneau Juneau GLACIER BAY GLACIER BAY TRACY ARM NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL PARK Icy Strait Point Ketchikan Ketchikan Ketchikan
INSIDE PASSAGE INSIDE INSIDE PASSAGE PASSAGE
NORTHBOUND GLACIER SOUTHBOUND GLACIER GREAT ALASKAN EXPLORER 2020 Web/Print 2019 Print DISCOVERY 2020 Web/PrintDISCOVERY 14-day GreatROUNDTRIP Alaskan Explorer VANCOUVER 7-day Northbound Glacier Discovery 7-day Southbound Glacier Discovery Maasdam: roundtrip Vancouver Noordam: VancouverVANCOUVER to Seward (Anchorage) TO SEWARD (ANCHORAGE) SEWARD (ANCHORAGE) TO VANCOUVER AK20_MA_14d_VAN_VAN_A0L14A.ai Noordam: Seward (Anchorage) to Vancouver EXC IN-DEPTH™ VOYAGE AK20_NO_7d_VAN_SEW_A0N07A.aiNoordam AK20_NO_7d_SEW_VAN_A0S07A.aiNoordam May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 6 Maasdam Westerdam Westerdam May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7 May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 6 May 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 13 Vancouver, Scenic cruising Inside Passage, Vancouver, Scenic cruising Inside Passage, Seward (Anchorage), Scenic cruising Glacier Ketchikan, Scenic cruising Tracy ArmD, Ketchikan, Evening stay in Juneau, Skagway, Bay National Park◆, Haines (Skagway), Juneau, Evening stay in Haines (Skagway), Icy Strait Scenic cruising Glacier Bay National Park◆, Ketchikan, Scenic cruising Inside Passage, Point, Evening stay in Anchorage, Homer, Seward (Anchorage) Vancouver Valdez, Scenic cruising Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, ◆ Calls to Glacier Bay are pending government approval. ◆ Calls to Glacier Bay are pending government approval. Scenic cruising Inside Passage, Vancouver
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Evening Stay. Departure between 10:00pm and Midnight.
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FAIRBANKS ALASKA UNITED STATES Denali DENALI NATIONAL PARK YUKON Talkeetna CANADA
ANCHORAGE Alyeska
GLACIER BAY SEWARD NATIONAL PARK Skagway/Haines
Juneau
Bering Gulf of ea Alaska Ketchikan
Pacific Ocean INSIDE PASSAGE
Land Transportation D1–D9 Cruise First VANCOUVER
DENALI LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
The Premier Denali Experience
Our Denali Land+Sea Journeys combine the best of an Alaska cruise with the most authentic and immersive ways to experience the wonders of Denali National Park and Preserve, the crown jewel of Alaska’s interior. Only Holland America Line gives your clients more time to enjoy it all, with the option to spend up to three nights at our private McKinley Chalet Resort, just outside Denali National Park.
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DENALI On Land At Sea Rail Motorcoach Cruise LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
TRIPLE DENALI JOURNEYS www.hollandamerica.com/TripleDenali
D1 DAY 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 land Haines Inside Disembark first Fairbanks Triple Denali Anchorage Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Anchorage Triple Denali Fairbanks Ends
D2 DAY 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 land Haines Inside Disembark first Anchorage Triple Denali Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver DIRECT TO DENALI cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Triple Denali Anchorage Ends
DOUBLE DENALI JOURNEYS www.hollandamerica.com/DoubleDenali
D3 DAY 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 land Haines Inside Disembark first Fairbanks Double Denali Anchorage Alyeska Seward Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Seward Alyeska Anchorage Double Denali Fairbanks Ends
D4 DAY 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 land Haines Inside Disembark first Fairbanks Double Denali Talkeetna Alyeska Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Alyeska Talkeetna Double Denali Fairbanks Ends
D5 DAY 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 land Haines Inside Disembark first Fairbanks Double Denali Anchorage Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Anchorage Double Denali Fairbanks Ends
D6 DAY 012345678910 land Haines Inside Disembark first Anchorage Double Denali Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver DIRECT TO DENALI cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Double Denali Anchorage Ends
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D7 DAY 012345678910 land Haines Inside Disembark first Fairbanks Denali Anchorage Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Anchorage Denali Fairbanks Ends
D8 DAY 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 land Haines Inside Disembark first Fairbanks Denali Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver DIRECT TO DENALI cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Denali Fairbanks Ends
D9 DAY 012345678910 land Haines Inside Disembark first Anchorage Talkeetna Denali Seward At Sea Glacier Bay (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver DIRECT TO DENALI cruise Inside Journey first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Denali Talkeetna Anchorage Ends
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2020 DENALI LAND+SEA JOURNEYS All of our Journeys include a 7-night Glacier Discovery cruise; a full day of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park; transportation throughout your journey*, including McKinley Explorer® luxury domed railcars between Anchorage and Denaliu; and overnight accommodations.
DIRECT TO 12-DAY 11-DAY DENALI 14-DAY D1 D2 D3 TRIPLE DENALI TRIPLE DENALI DOUBLE DENALI+SEWARD FAIRBANKS TO VANCOUVER ANCHORAGE TO VANCOUVER FAIRBANKS TO VANCOUVER (or reverse) (or reverse) (or reverse) 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 1 night each: Anchorage, Fairbanks 1 night: Anchorage 1 night each: Seward, Anchorage, Alyeska 3 nights: Denali 3 nights: Denali 2 nights each: Denali, Fairbanks
INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY • McKinley Explorer • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Direct to Denali (L) • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Gold Dredge 8 • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Cruisetrain • Riverboat Discovery (L) • McKinley Explorer • McKinley Explorer • Riverboat Discovery (L) • Portage Glacier LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST Noordam Noordam Noordam Noordam LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: Noordam Noordam May 12, 26; Jun 9, 23; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; May 13, 27; Jun 10, 24; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; 2020: 2020: Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18; Sep 1 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 May 24; Jun 7, 21; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: Westerdam Westerdam May 19; Jun 2, 16, 30; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; May 20; Jun 3, 17; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; 2020: 2020: Jul 14, 28; Aug 11, 25; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Sep 8 Sep 6 Sep 9 Sep 6 Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 6 Sep 6
DIRECT TO 14-DAY DOUBLE DENALI+ 11-DAY 10-DAY DENALI D4 D5 D6 TALKEETNA+ALYESKA DOUBLE DENALI DOUBLE DENALI FAIRBANKS TO VANCOUVER FAIRBANKS TO VANCOUVER ANCHORAGE TO VANCOUVER (or reverse) (or reverse) (or reverse) 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 1 night: Talkeetna 1 night each: Anchorage, Fairbanks 1 night: Anchorage 2 nights each: Denali, Fairbanks, Alyeska 2 nights: Denali 2 nights: Denali
INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY • Gold Dredge 8 • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • McKinley Explorer • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Direct to Denali (L) • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • McKinley Explorer • Riverboat Discovery (L) • Cruisetrain • Riverboat Discovery (L) • McKinley Explorer • Portage Glacier LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST Noordam Noordam Noordam Noordam Noordam Noordam 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: May 13, 27; Jun 10, 24; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; May 14, 28; Jun 11, 25; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; May 24; Jun 7, 21; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: May 20; Jun 3, 17; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; May 21; Jun 4, 18; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 Sep 9 Sep 6 Sep 10 Sep 6 Sep 6
* All transportation by luxury motorcoach, rail and cruise ship. For the most up-to-date details and fares see hollandamerica.com. u Journey D8 does not include the McKinley Explorer.
L = Lunch included, S = Snack included; full lunch upgrade available.
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2020 DENALI LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
DIRECT TO DIRECT TO 10-DAY 9-DAY DENALI 10-DAY DENALIDENALI D7 D8 D9 DENALI DENALI +TALKEETNA FAIRBANKS TO VANCOUVER FAIRBANKS TO VANCOUVER ANCHORAGE TO VANCOUVER (or reverse) (or reverse) (or reverse) 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 1 night each: Denali, Anchorage, Fairbanks 1 night each: Denali, Fairbanks 1 night each: Denali, Talkeetna, Anchorage
INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY • McKinley Explorer® • Direct to Denali (L) • Direct to Denali (L) • McKinley Explorer
LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST Noordam Noordam Noordam Noordam Noordam Noordam 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: May 14, 28; Jun 11, 25; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; May 15, 29; Jun 12, 26; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; May 14, 28; Jun 11, 25; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Jul 10, 24; Aug 7, 21; Sep 4 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30 Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30
Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam Westerdam 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: May 21; Jun 4, 18; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; May 22; Jun 5, 19; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; May 21; Jun 4, 18; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Jul 3, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27 Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 10 Sep 6 Sep 11 Sep 6 Sep 6
* All transportation by luxury motorcoach, rail and cruise ship. For the most up-to-date details and fares see hollandamerica.com. u Journey D8 does not include the McKinley Explorer.
L = Lunch included, S = Snack included; full lunch upgrade available.
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2020 DENALI LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
DIRECT TO DENALI SEATTLE JOURNEY CONNECTOR INCLUDED DINING DIRECT TO s Want the full Denali DENALI Make your Land+Sea Journey roundtrip All cruise dining is included . An additional experience in less time? from Seattle. Includes Seattle overnight, snack is provided on the Tundra Wilderness Choose Direct to Denali and travel air between Seattle and Alaska, and Tour and lunch is included during directly between your ship and Denali motorcoach between Seattle and Direct to Denali segment and riverboat without an overnight in Anchorage. Vancouver. For more details see Discovery cruise.
hollandamerica.com. s A nominal fee is charged for specialty restaurants.
JOURNEY FEATURES D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9
7-DAY GLACIER DISCOVERY CRUISE With stops at Skagway/Haines, Juneau and Ketchikan
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Full day of scenic cruising and glacier watching
MCKINLEY EXPLORER® Luxury domed railcars between Anchorage and Denali
TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR (S) 8-hour wildlife-spotting adventure deep into Denali▲
RIVERBOAT DISCOVERY (L) P P Cruise the Alaska interior on an authentic sternwheeler
GOLD DREDGE 8 P P PP Pan for gold at an actual mining camp
DIRECT TO DENALI (L) Go to Denali right from your ship; no overnight in Anchorage
CRUISETRAIN U Follow Alaska’s dramatic coastline by rail
PORTAGE GLACIER UP UPU P View Ice Age-era icebergs from just 300 yards away
L = Lunch included, S = Snack included; full lunch upgrade available, U = Upgrade optional excursion, P = Pre/post additional excursion ▲May and September visits Park conditions permitting. If necessary the Tundra Wilderness Tour may be replaced by a 4-5 hour fully narrated tour
GREAT LAND DINING PLANS For your journey on land, choose an optional breakfast, lunch and dinner meal plan — or a breakfast-only plan.
FULL DINING PLANS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6
LAND FIRST 5B, 2L, 4D 4B, 2L, 3D 7B, 2L, 4D 7B, 2L, 4D 4B, 2L, 3D 3B, 2L, 2D CRUISE FIRST 4B, 2L, 5D 3B, 2L, 4D 6B, 2L, 5D 6B, 2L, 5D 3B, 2L, 4D 2B, 2L, 3D B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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Fairbanks ALASKA TOMBSTONE UNITED STATES PARK Denali Dawson City DENALI NATIONAL PARK YUKON ANCHORAGE CANADA Whitehorse
GLACIER BAY Seward NATIONAL PARK Skagway/Haines
Juneau
TRACY ARM/ TWIN SAWYER Bering GLACIER Gulf of ea Alaska Ketchikan
Pacific Ocean INSIDE PASSAGE Land Transportation Y1–Y2 Land First sailings Y3–Y6 Land First sailings VANCOUVER
YUKON+DENALI LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
Exclusive Access to the Yukon
Send your clients on a voyage where adventure waits at every turn with the only cruise company that combines the wonders of an Alaska cruise and the beauty of Denali with the rich history and majesty of the Yukon Territory. Our Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journeys allow guests to extend their exploration and experience fascinating Gold Rush history and wild Yukon scenery with those who know it best.
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YUKON+DENALI On Land At Sea Flight Rail Motorcoach Cruise LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
YUKON+DENALI JOURNEYS WITH GLACIER DISCOVERY CRUISE
Y1 DAY 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111213 land first Vancouver Whitehorse Dawson Fairbanks Triple Denali Anchorage Seward At Sea Glacier Bay cont’d 14 15 16 17 18
Haines Inside Disembark (Skagway) Juneau Ketchikan Passage Vancouver
DAY 01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111213 cruise Inside first Vancouver Passage Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Glacier Bay At Sea Anchorage Triple Denali Fairbanks cont’d 14 15 16 17 18
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2020 YUKON+DENALI LAND+SEA JOURNEYS Our Journeys include professional Journey Hosts; 3-, 4- or 7-night cruises; a full day of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park*; transportation throughout your journeyu, including McKinley Explorer® luxury domed railcars between Anchorage and Denali; and overnight accommodations.
18-DAY 14-DAY 13- OR 14-DAY Y1 Y2 Y3 YUKON+TRIPLE DENALI YUKON+DOUBLE DENALI YUKON+TRIPLE DENALI ROUNDTRIP VANCOUVER ROUNDTRIP VANCOUVER ANCHORAGE TO VANCOUVER (or reverse) 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 7-day Glacier Discovery Cruise plus: 1 night each: Whitehorse, Vancouver 1 night: Vancouver 3- or 4-day Inside Passage Cruise plus: 2 nights each: Dawson, Fairbanks, Anchorage 2 nights each: Dawson, Denali, Anchorage 1 night each: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Whitehorse 2 nights each: Skagway, Dawson 3 nights: Denali INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY 3 nights: Denali INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY • Journey Host • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Journey Host • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Klondike Spirit • McKinley Explorer INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY • Gold Dredge 8 • Riverboat Discovery (L) • Gold Dredge 8 • Cruisetrain • Journey Host • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Cruisetrain • McKinley Explorer • Klondike Spirit • McKinley Explorer LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST • Taste of the Yukon (L) • White Pass Rail • Gold Dredge 8 Westerdam Westerdam LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST 2020: 2020: LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST Westerdam Westerdam May 31; Jun 14, 28; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; Volendam Volendam 2020: 2020: Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 2020: 2020: May 27; Jun 10, 24; May 17, 31; Jun 14, 28; May 20, 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; May 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9 Noordam Noordam Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep 2 2020: 2020: Aug 5, 12, 19 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; May 24; Jun 7, 21; Noordam Noordam Aug 2, 16, 30 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16 Koningsdam Koningsdam 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; May 23, 30; May 30; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 12, 26 Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16 Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 * Y3–Y6 Cruise First Journeys do not cruise Glacier Bay but offer an OPTIONAL excursion to Tracy Arm and the twin Sawyer Glaciers. u All transportation by luxury motorcoach, rail and cruise ship, as well as flights between Fairbanks and Dawson City, Whitehorse and Vancouver. n Journey flights require passport information and middle names, if applicable, to be submitted at the time of booking. For the most up-to-date details and fares see hollandamerica.com.
L = Lunch included, S = Snack included; full lunch upgrade available.
ONE-HOUR FLIGHT FLY TO THE YUKON'S GOLD HEART The seldom-seen wonders of the Yukon are just a one-hour flight from Fairbanks n.
PASSPORTn TO YUKON Passport information is required at the time of booking any Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journey.
KLONDIKE SPIRIT RIVER TOUR Glide along the Yukon River past tall pines, historic towns, moose and more on the Klondike Spirit paddlewheeler.
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11- OR 12-DAY 10- OR 11-DAY 9- OR 10-DAY Y4 Y5 Y6 YUKON+DOUBLE DENALI YUKON+DOUBLE DENALI YUKON+DOUBLE DENALI ANCHORAGE TO VANCOUVER ANCHORAGE TO VANCOUVER ANCHORAGE TO VANCOUVER (or reverse) (or reverse) (or reverse) 3- or 4-day Inside Passage Cruise plus: 3- or 4-day Inside Passage Cruise plus: 3- or 4-day Inside Passage Cruise plus: 1 night each: Skagway, Fairbanks, Whitehorse, 1 night each: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Whitehorse 1 night each: Fairbanks, Anchorage Anchorage 2 nights each: Dawson, Denali 2 nights: Dawson, Denali Dawson, Denali 2 nights each: INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY • Journey Host • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Journey Host • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • Journey Host • Tundra Wilderness Tour (S) • White Pass Rail • McKinley Explorer • McKinley Explorer • White Pass Rail • Klondike Spirit • McKinley Explorer • Gold Dredge 8 LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST • White Pass Rail • Gold Dredge 8 LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST Volendam Volendam LAND FIRST CRUISE FIRST Volendam Volendam 2020: 2020: Volendam Volendam 2020: 2020: May 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; May 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; 2020: 2020: May 23, 30; May 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 22, 29; Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; May 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 7, 14, 21 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 Koningsdam Koningsdam 2020: 2020: Koningsdam Koningsdam Koningsdam Koningsdam May 27; Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; May 30; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; 2020: 2020: 2020: 2020: Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; May 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 30; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; May 26; Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 30; Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
* Y3–Y6 Cruise First Journeys do not cruise Glacier Bay but offer an OPTIONAL excursion to Tracy Arm and the twin Sawyer Glaciers. u All transportation by luxury motorcoach, rail and cruise ship, as well as flights between Fairbanks and Dawson City; Whitehorse and Vancouver; and Dawson City and Whitehorse. n Journey flights require passport information and middle names, if applicable, to be submitted at the time of booking. For the most up-to-date details and fares see hollandamerica.com.
L = Lunch included, S = Snack included; full lunch upgrade available.
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2020 YUKON+DENALI LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
OTHER TRANSPORTATION SEATTLE JOURNEY CONNECTOR INCLUDED DINING All transportation by luxury motorcoach, Make your Land+Sea Journey roundtrip All cruise dining is includeds. An additional rail and cruise ship, as well as flights from Seattle. Includes Seattle overnight, snack is provided on the Tundra Wilderness between Fairbanks and Dawson City; air between Seattle and Alaska, and Tour, and lunch is included in Minto while Whitehorse and Vancouver; and Dawson motorcoach between Seattle and traveling via motorcoach between Dawson City and Whitehorse are included. Vancouver. For more details see City and Whitehorse.
hollandamerica.com. s A nominal fee is charged for specialty restaurants.
JOURNEY FEATURES Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
7-DAY GLACIER DISCOVERY CRUISE With stops at Skagway/Haines, Juneau and Ketchikan
3- OR 4-DAY INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE Begin with a 3-day cruise or end with a 4-day cruise
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK* Full day of scenic cruising and glacier watching
TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR (S) 8-hour wildlife-spotting adventure deep into Denali
JOURNEY HOST Expert narration and travel coordination on land
MCKINLEY EXPLORER® Luxury domed railcars between Anchorage and Denali
KLONDIKE SPIRIT Narrated Yukon River cruise on a paddlewheeler
GOLD DREDGE 8 Pan for gold at an actual mining camp
WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE RAILROAD Spectacular mountain ride on a narrow-gauge train
CRUISETRAIN Follow Alaska’s dramatic coastline by rail
RIVERBOAT DISCOVERY (L) Cruise the Chena River on a sternwheeler
TASTE OF THE YUKON (L) U U U Enjoy a hearty Yukon lunch and meet sled dogs
L = Lunch included, S = Snack included; full lunch upgrade available. U = Upgrade optional excursion. * Y3–Y6 Cruise First Journeys do not cruise Glacier Bay but offer an OPTIONAL excursion to Tracy Arm and the twin Sawyer Glaciers.
GREAT LAND DINING PLANS For your journey on land, choose an optional breakfast, lunch and dinner meal plan — or a breakfast-only plan.
FULL DINING PLANS Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
LAND FIRST 10B, 2L, 10D 6B, 2L, 6D 10B, 2L, 9D 8B, 2L, 7D 7B, 2L, 6D 6B, 2L, 5D CRUISE FIRST 10B, 2L, 10D 6B, 2L, 6D 9B, 2L, 10D 7B, 2L, 8D 6B, 2L, 7D 5B, 2L, 6D B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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EXPLORATIONS CENTRALTM
TRANSFORMING TRAVEL: EXPLORATIONS CENTRAL Holland America Line’s exclusive Explorations Central (EXC™) offers indispensable travel resources and engagement opportunities that make the destination experience more engaging, vivid and meaningful for our guests.
EXPLORATIONS CENTRAL IN THE CROW'S NEST SHORE EXCURSIONS BEST Drop by the Crow's Nest on board Eurodam, Oosterdam Award-winning shore excursions give SHORE EXCURSIONS and Westerdam and find interactive touchscreens, guests many unique options to immerse PORTHOLE CRUISE MAGAZINE READERS’ digital stories, even a display of real-time data from the themselves in authentic, engaging travel CHOICE ship’s bridge. experiences in port—easily, comfortably and conveniently. EXC GUIDES™ Our location experts enrich our guests’ journeys with BEST PRICE GUARANTEE illustrated stories designed to inspire a sense of wonder Guests who pre-book shore excursions are guaranteed and enthusiasm for each destination. the lowest rates on comparable shore excursions or Holland America Line will provide an onboard credit of EXC TALKS™ 110 percent of the price difference. Available for all ships Guests can deepen their understanding of each and itineraries except Asia cruises. destination they visit with an insider’s perspective and the kinds of tales only locals know. CUSTOM GROUP SHORE EXCURSIONS Holland America Line’s dedicated Group Shore EXC ENCOUNTERS™ Excursions Team proudly offers custom shore excursions Brings local experts and entertainers on board so guests perfectly crafted to guests' needs and interests, including can start their immersion in a destination’s culture and art, architecture, history, nature—even shopping! Contact history before they leave the ship. 1-888-253-4780 or HAL_Group_Shore_Excursions@ EXC PORT MAPS™ hollandamerica.com for more information or to book Simple paper maps cut through the clutter of typical city a group. maps, focusing on the landmarks and making it easy for EXC CITY STAYS™ guests to find their way around. Offering a seamless experience ashore, EXC City Stays EXC CHANNEL™ and Pre/Post Overland Tours make it easy to explore Guests can tune in to a full lineup of travel films, more before or after a cruise. documentaries and destination-related shows from the comfort of their own stateroom.
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FEATURED DESTINATIONS ALASKA CRUISES
GLACIER BAY (SCENIC CRUISING) Every cruise into Glacier Bay features onboard Alaska experts to help enrich guests’ understanding of the The glaciers of Alaska are the centerpiece of every region’s natural history and cultures, including a National Holland America Line Alaska cruise, and there’s nothing Park Service ranger offering a full day of informative like encountering an active one for the very first time. narration. Guests will also learn some of the local Huna From its cool-blue splendor to massive chunks of ice history and how Glacier Bay is the spiritual homeland of breaking off and cascading into the sea, the entire the Tlingit. Ancient stories about the history of the bay experience is absolutely astonishing. are delivered by a Huna Totem member. In Glacier Bay National Park you’ll come face to face with Whether enjoying a warm cup of our traditional Dutch an immense wall of ice as you approach the highlight of pea soup served on deck or marveling at the thrilling the Inside Passage. Encompassing more than 25 million spectacle of the face of Margerie Glacier, a day spent in acres, this World Heritage Site has more active tidewater Glacier Bay is certain to provide memories of a lifetime. glaciers than any other place on Earth.
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FEATURED DESTINATIONS: ALASKA CRUISES
JUNEAU KETCHIKAN Juneau, Alaska, may well be the most remote, most Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon- beautiful and strangest state capital in the United States. fishing and -packing industries, and visitors can try their Surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights, visitors luck on a sportfishing excursion or simply savor the fresh seeking things to do in Juneau indoors and outdoors can seafood at one of the local restaurants. It is also one of hike a glacier, eat fresh-caught fish on a seaside patio the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the and tour a grand capitol building all in one day. rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian.
HUBBARD GLACIER (SCENIC CRUISING) SITKA Hubbard is the longest tidewater glacier (meaning it Sailing into Sitka today, you’ll still see vestiges of Russia’s ends at the ocean) in North America. But unlike nearly influence, including the unmistakable onion dome of St. every other tidewater glacier on the continent, Hubbard Michael’s Cathedral and the Russian Bishop’s House, is advancing, not retreating. Chunks of ice that break off both National Historic Landmarks. The city also boasts an become floaties for seals, who like the bergs because abundance of epic natural scenery and wildlife, and trips orca sonar doesn’t work well among them. The deep blue to the nearby Fortress of the Bear and the Alaska Raptor of the face of the glacier on a sunny day—the color made Center offer up-close encounters with some of Alaska’s by compression of ice crystals that can be a foot or more most captivating creatures. long—is the blue of the furthest stars.
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FEATURED DESTINATIONS ALASKA & THE YUKON LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
DENALI resort. Gather with your group here before rafting, hiking Welcome to Alaska’s most comprehensive or fishing expeditions. Try a lean caribou tuktu( , in Tlingit) Denali National Park experience. cheeseburger with a soaring view on the side at Karstens
STAY AT OUR PRIVATE MCKINLEY CHALET RESORT Public House. Or stop along the boardwalk to chat with Only Holland America Line offers up to three nights to the experts at our artists-in-residence cabin. enjoy all Denali has to offer. We call it rustic-chic. You'll Later, enjoy live music and fascinating speakers in the call it unforgettable as you enjoy one, two or three intimate amphitheater, take in the Music of Denali show, or memorable nights at our own McKinley Chalet Resort, set gather around our cozy campfire to make s'mores. in a premier location on the banks of the Nenana River TAKE A TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR just outside the park. Every Land+Sea Journey with two or three nights in Upgrade to a new Junior Suite to make your stay even Denali includes the Tundra Wilderness Tour, which brings more delightful. Spread out in a larger space that includes you 62 miles into Denali along the park road. This is your a separate seating area. Don a cozy bathrobe and take in best chance to spot Alaska’s Big Five: grizzlies, caribou, the breathtaking scenery from your private balcony. Slip Dall sheep, wolves and moose—not to mention get between crisp sheets for a quiet, comfortable rest. even closer to Denali. Every Tundra Wilderness Tour is DISCOVER DENALI SQUARE narrated by a knowledgeable driver and features large Spend time at Denali Square™, our exclusive screens to ensure you won’t miss a thing. entertainment hub in the heart of our 60-acre private
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FEATURED DESTINATIONS: ALASKA & THE YUKON LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
ANCHORAGE DAWSON After long and dark winters, Alaskans love their Old-time wooden boardwalks connect frontier-era summers, and the residents of Anchorage, Alaska, are buildings in the Yukon Territory’s original capital. The no exception. The city plants thousands of flowers to heart of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City housed celebrate the arrival of warmer months and days that last around 30,000 people in the summer of 1898. Today as long as 19 hours from dawn to dusk. There are plenty tourists wander this subarctic hotspot which has retained of active things to do in the city and attractions to hike, its 19th-century charm. Highlights include the Jack bike and see wildlife at such as the Tony Knowles Coastal London Museum, Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall Trail or Flattop Mountain Trail inside Chugach State Park. and the Sourdough Saloon.
SKAGWAY FAIRBANKS At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port Located in Alaska’s interior, Fairbanks is a gateway to town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the the Arctic, and in summer tourist boats run cruises along legendary gold fields. At every turn you’ll find yourself the Chena and Tanana rivers. From the city you can immersed in gold rush lore, from the infamous Red fly over the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge; the Onion Saloon that still keeps a pistol that Wyatt Earp Yukon River; and the Arctic Circle, a once-in-a-lifetime left behind, to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, experience; and explore life in the Alaskan bush with an a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged Athabascan native guide at Fort Yukon. mountains and passes cascading waterfalls as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon.
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SHORE EXCURSIONS ALASKA & THE YUKON
TRANSFORMING TRAVEL: IMMERSE YOURSELF Holland America Line’s carefully crafted shore excursions help guests connect deeply with the people and places they visit and offer a level of comfort, care and convenience not found anywhere else. Below are a few examples of can’t miss experiences in Alaska. Visit hollandamerica.com to find shore excursions and learn more.
ACTIVE ADVENTURE FLIGHTSEEING BY PLANE The Great Land’s vast wilderness is perfect for OR HELICOPTER active adventures of all fitness and thrill levels. Soar over the taiga forests, alpine meadows and eye- Cast a line for red snapper or halibut and enjoy a popping scenery of Denali National Park. Whirl by gourmet meal of your freshly caught fish by a helicopter to the dogsled camp on Mendenhall Glacier, crackling fire. Traverse the wilds by zip line, ATV where professional mushers help you drive the team. or foot. Kayak through a peaceful cove or ride the Marvel at glacier-carved fjords, cascading waterfalls and Nenana River’s white water aboard an expertly pristine mountain lakes on a floatplane tour of Misty Fjords guided 18-foot raft. National Monument. Get a bird’s-eye view of Alaska.
CULTURE & HISTORY WILDLIFE & NATURE Step ashore to embrace the rich history and present- From ice-blue glaciers to playful otters, Alaska is abundant day spirit of Alaska. Watch native carving masters in wildlife and nature. Venture into the Tongass National teach young apprentices at the Saxman Totem Park. Forest to watch black bears feast on salmon or thrill to the Relive the frontier days on a ghost tour through “whoosh!” of a whale breaching before your eyes from a the back alleys and former brothels of Skagway. Or research vessel. For a close look at bald eagles, owls and get a taste of Alaska as you try crab bisque and craft falcons, visit the Alaska Raptor Center outside of Sitka, beers on a delectable food tour of Juneau. where injured birds of prey are rehabilitated.
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FEATURED EXPERIENCES ALASKA & THE YUKON LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS Our Land+Sea Journeys take guests into the expansive interior, where awe-inspiring natural beauty, unique wildlife and fascinating history await. Many of our Land+Sea Journeys feature included excursions to help guests get the most out of their Alaska adventure.
Tundra Wilderness Tour, Denali National Park When animals are sighted, your tour driver will even INCLUDED ON D1–D6 AND Y1–Y6 JOURNEYS capture video footage and project the images onto drop- Our Tundra Wilderness Tour is tantamount to an African down video screens so you can get a close-up look at the safari: big, wild and exciting. Travel deep into the Park, all action. You can even purchase a DVD that includes some the way to Stony Hill Lookout, where Denali will fill your of the video footage shot along the way. Watch for bears camera’s frame with wonder. Along the way, watch for along braided rivers, caribou above the tree line and Dall Alaska’s Big Five: grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolves sheep high above on mountain passes. Scenic highlights and Dall sheep. Your expert driver/guide will narrate include the multi-colored cliffs of Polychrome Pass and, throughout the journey and provide in-depth information if Denali is ''out,'' astounding views of the mountain from about the Park. Stony Hill Overlook.
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FEATURED EXPERIENCES: ALASKA & THE YUKON LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
Klondike Spirit Yukon River Cruise Riverboat Discovery INCLUDED ON Y2–Y4 JOURNEYS INCLUDED ON D1, D3 –D5, Y1 JOURNEYS Step aboard the Klondike Spirit and embark on a fully Board the only remaining authentic Alaskan sternwheeler narrated cruise to a bygone era on the only operating for a cruise along the Chena and Tanana rivers in Chena paddlewheeler in the Yukon Territory. Sit back and relax River State Recreation Area. With the feel of an old-time as you make your way through breathtaking landscapes steamboat that frequented the river during the gold along the Yukon River, the third-longest river in America. rush days, the modern-day riverboat Discovery features You’ll want to keep an eye out for wildlife including moose, an open sun deck, heated glass-enclosed decks and is bears and bald eagles that may be traveling just beyond equipped with video equipment so you won’t miss any of the paddle wheels! the beautiful scenery.
Gold Dredge 8 White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad INCLUDED ON D3, D4, Y1–Y5 JOURNEYS INCLUDED ON Y3–Y6 JOURNEYS Visit Gold Dredge 8—where you will see first-hand how Ride the steep, narrow-gauge rails of the White Pass the dredge worked the gold fields. Once your train arrives & Yukon Route Railroad and follow the path of hopeful at the camp, local miners will give a brief but informative prospectors to the gold fields. Traveling through winding course in mining, and then you will try panning for yourself. ravines and breathtaking scenery, you’ll climb the South You will find gold—we guarantee it! Nothing beats the Klondike Highway to the top of White Pass—3,292 feet thrill of grabbing a sack filled with pay dirt and getting above sea level—with views of majestic peaks, waterfalls your chance to strike it rich. and glaciers from the coach.
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FEATURED EXPERIENCES: ALASKA & THE YUKON LAND+SEA JOURNEYS
Portage Glacier Cruise Music of Denali INCLUDED ON D3 & D4 JOURNEYS OFFERED AT AN ADDITIONAL COST ON ALL JOURNEYS OR Board the MV Ptarmigan, the only boat operating on the INCLUDED IN ALL FULL DENALI & YUKON DINING PLANS iceberg-dotted Portage Lake, for an unforgettable one- Kick back and laugh after a full day of sightseeing by joining hour cruise to Portage Glacier. Standing just 300 yards in on this evening-long jaunt to a family-style roadhouse to from a relic of the Ice Age, you’ll watch for fractures of ice see a sidesplitting musical comedy about the first men to breaking off the glacier and crashing into the water below. reach the summit of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley). The Finish up with a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation evening begins with an all-you-can-eat family-style dinner Center for the opportunity to view wildlife up close. featuring Alaskan salmon, smokehouse BBQ, hearty mashed potatoes and house-baked apple crisps for dessert.
Taste of the Yukon INCLUDED ON Y1 JOURNEYS OR OFFERED AT AN ADDITIONAL COST ON Y3–Y5 JOURNEYS Get an authentic taste of the Yukon as you enjoy a hearty lunch and meet a team of more than 100 friendly sled dogs. Join an experienced guide for a short walk to the shores of the Takhini River where you can learn about the dogs and hear what it takes to ride in the Yukon Quest race. Then sit down for a home-cooked meal of arctic char, elk, bison, potatoes, carrots, salad and dessert.
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OUR GUESTS
Alaska is a great destination for introducing HIGHEST the Holland America Line experience to new GUEST SATISFACTION guests. The majority of our Alaska cruise guests TRAVEL AGE WEST are new to Holland America Line or have sailed WAVEAWARDS with us just once before. Many of these guests then come back again and again to explore other places around the world with us. “TOP ” AWARDS CRUISECRITIC CRUISERS’ Based on consumer research regarding the CHOICE core target audience for Holland America Line, we know it is about much more than just demographics; these guests have worked hard and have earned the opportunity to travel in comfort and style and to immerse themselves in amazing destinations. KEY AUDIENCE ATTRIBUTES: • Active, engaged couples EXPERIENCED in life, travel and cruising Some are used to and expect the sophisticated touches • Areat a stage in life when they have the flexibility to travel and European elegance Holland America Line embodies. when they want Others have a strong appreciation for these things, • Upper/middleincome (average $143,000 HHI) earned which may not be a part of their everyday life. through hard work (media target: $100K HHI, age 50+) LEARNERS eager to discover other cultures and places • Expect quality and value For some, simply being exposed to new ports, sights or • Eager to discover new places and different cultures cuisines will fulfill their sense of immersive travel. For others, exploring and gaining a deep understanding • Seek memorable, engaging experiences of history through the eyes of a local resident will be • Moresophisticated, appreciate the finer things, seek essential parts of a Holland America Line cruise. outstanding service UPSCALE with an appreciation for quality and value • Enjoy dining, art, music, theater, golf and yoga These are not the idle rich. They have earned their place through hard work and expect to receive value for their money. They are willing and able to afford the premium experiences that Holland America Line can provide.
GROWN-UP with a desire for experiences to be remembered Holland America Line guests are not seeking a floating party. They value outstanding service, joyful entertainment, lean-back relaxation and lean-forward engaging experiences.
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THE HOLLAND AMERICA LINE BRAND—AREAS OF DISTINCTION
CAREFULLY CRAFTED JOURNEYS BEST SHORE We offer an unrivaled selection of carefully crafted EXCURSIONS PORTHOLE journeys connecting our guests to all seven continents. CRUISE MAGAZINE READERS’ CHOICE With more than 145 years of seafaring experience, every Holland America Line itinerary is carefully crafted to provide just the right balance of marquee ports, hidden gems and scenic cruising. Each year we sail to more than 425 ports around the globe, more than any other premium cruise line. We provide guests with local cultural insights; insider travel tips; and unique, personalized experiences through our online port planners in partnership with AFAR, onboard Explorations Central™ (EXC™) programming and in-port shore excursions.
CLASSIC STYLE AMONG HIGHEST RATED Our timeless elegance; spacious, perfectly sized ships; CRUISE LINES and gracious, attentive service bring guests back again CONDE NASTE TRAVELERS READERS’ and again. CHOICE
We’ve held true to the timeless elegance of ocean travel. Not distracted by fads or trends, our perfectly sized ships are refreshingly uncrowded and beautifully appointed with a contemporary twist. From museum-quality art and fresh flowers to service that anticipates every desire, guests experience small touches that surprise and delight at every turn. Above all, our guests appreciate the gracious service and genuine, warm hospitality of our crew. This is what keeps guests returning, journey after journey.
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THE HOLLAND AMERICA LINE BRAND—AREAS OF DISTINCTION
CULINARY EXCELLENCE BEST We offer the most complete and immersive culinary DINING CRUISECRITIC experience at sea: in dining, enrichment and EDITORS’PICKS even excursions. AWARDS
Our culinary experience begins with superb dining influenced by our Culinary Council® of seven distinguished chefs. The Dining Room is renowned for everyday excellence, while restaurants like Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto offer specialty options. Guests can enjoy an extensive wine selection chosen by our Wine Curator James Suckling, and spirits enthusiasts will appreciate our classic cocktails, with direction from Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff. But the experiences don’t stop there, as guests can hone their skills with America’s Test Kitchen and explore the culinary side of destinations through our partnership with FOOD & WINE® magazine.
EXCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT & BEST CRUISE LINE FOR ENRICHMENT SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE TRAVEL AGE WEST We provide exclusive, world-class entertainment WAVEAWARDS and enrichment in partnership with some of the world’s most well-regarded brands.
Through exclusive partnerships with highly acclaimed brands in entertainment and personal enrichment, Holland America Line ensures both days and nights are filled with delight and inspiration. On select ships, Music Walk® features live performances at Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Plus, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam add classic rock to the mix with the new Rolling Stone Rock Room. The Mainstage, or World Stage on Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam, features exclusive live performances and state-of-the-art theater technology. And guests enjoy fun and life-enriching programming in partnership with BBC Earth; O, The Oprah Magazine; America’s Test Kitchen; and Microsoft.
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