70 years ago this year, Holland America Line began exploring the fascinating land of Alaska. Since then, the cruise line has provided its guests with unforgettable vacations and explorations on both land and sea. In fact, Holland America Line has been sailing to the region longer than anyone else—and longer than it’s been a state.
Travelers looking for an alternative escape this summer can celebrate the cruise line’s milestone and set sail to the Last Frontier. Cruisers have the option to book five unique vacations in the Yukon Territory and Denali National Park, where they can stay at the newly renovated McKinley Chalet Resort in Denali Square and enjoy a variety of experiences, from observing wildlife in Denali National Park or watching the majesty of falling glaciers, to venturing back in time to the rollicking days of the Klondike Gold Rush.
In addition to Land + Sea Journeys, Holland America Line’s Alaska cruises bring the Great Land experience onboard as well. Below are a sampling of offerings guests can partake in:
- Culinary Arts Center: Explore the flavors of Alaska in a cooking class. Dine on locally sourced salmon with Northwest wine pairings and sample award-winning Alaska microbrews.
- Onboard Alaska Experts: National Park Service Rangers come aboard to help enrich guests’ understanding the region’s natural history and cultures and offer a full day of informative narration as they cruise stunning Glacier Bay.
- America’s Test Kitchen: Holland America Line has teamed up with America’s Test Kitchen to offer an enticing selection of live onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops where guests will learn foolproof techniques and user-friendly recipes to make delectable dishes with confidence.
- BLEND: Wine connoisseurs and novices alike can experience the art of wine making at BLEND by Chateau Ste. Michelle by creating their own unique blend in this intimate and welcoming venue.
- BBC Earth Experiences: Enjoy exclusive BBC Earth Natural History content and learn about the ocean and natural world through spectacular combined concerts, films, shows, children’s activities.
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