HAL-Holland America Line has revealed its 2026 Alaska Cruisetour program, featuring journeys that combine Alaska’s Denali National Park and Canada’s Yukon Territory. Spanning 18 itineraries, these tours range from 9 to 17 days and include a new 13-day "Alaska, Denali, and Yukon Cruisetour." Departures are scheduled between May and September.
Each Cruisetour features time at sea aboard one of 4 vessels - ms Koningsdam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Westerdam, or ms Zaandam - as well as a visit to Denali National Park. Guests can tailor their experience, choosing whether to begin their journey with the cruise or the overland portion. Options to extend into Canada’s Yukon Territory include stops in Whitehorse and Dawson City.
HAL has renamed its lodge near Denali National Park to "Holland America Denali Lodge" (formerly McKinley Chalet). Situated on the park's edge, the lodge provides scenic views and opportunities to observe local wildlife.
Key features of the Denali Cruisetours include:
- Itineraries: 9- to 14-day sailings aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam and ms Westerdam, traveling between Vancouver and Anchorage or Fairbanks. All include a 7-day Glacier Discovery cruise, calling at Glacier Bay, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway, with visits to either College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier.
- Land Options: Up to 3 nights at the Denali Lodge, with complimentary Denali Natural History Tours included in one-day Classic Alaska & Denali departures. 2- and 3-night stays feature the Tundra Wilderness Tour.
- Extended Tours: The 14-day "Ultimate Denali" itinerary includes an overnight in Homer and additional time in Fairbanks and Anchorage.
HAL also offers Yukon & Denali Cruisetours, combining Denali National Park with Canada’s Klondike region:
- Itineraries: These range from 9 to 17 days and include either a 3- or 4-day Inside Passage cruise or a 7-day Glacier Discovery cruise, complemented by 2- or 3-night stays in Denali and Dawson City.
- New Additions: The 13-day Alaska, Denali, and Yukon itinerary aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam or ms Westerdam has been introduced for 2026.
- Included Experiences: All Yukon & Denali departures feature the Klondike Gold Tour in Dawson City, the Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park, and access to the UNESCO site of Tr’ondek-Klondike.
Prices for Alaska Cruisetours begin at GBP 1,899 per person. Guests booking with the "Have It All" package can access an "Early Booking Bonus," which includes Elite Beverage Package, up to 3 nights of specialty dining, up to US$300 shore excursion credit, Premium Wi-Fi package, prepaid crew appreciation, up to US$300 per person in onboard spending money.