Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season.
From April through September, six ships will offer a variety of itineraries ranging from seven to 28 days, featuring glacier viewings, wildlife sightings, cultural programming and destination-focused dining.
“We continue to build an Alaska program that is unlike any other in the industry, that is deeply immersive, putting a spotlight on all the splendor that brings cruisers to Alaska,” said Dan Rough, vice president of revenue management for Holland America Line. “Whether it’s talking to a park ranger while observing a glacier calve in Glacier Bay, joining a whale-watching tour or enjoying the freshest local fish that was just brought on board, we want our guests to return home from vacation feeling inspired.”
Guests can sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; or between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. Highlights include the monthlong “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” cruise and a new 14-day roundtrip option from Seattle.
Alaska 2026 season highlights include:
- Six ships exploring Alaska: The Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.
- The Westerdam will sail to Alaska from Vancouver and Noordam will cruise roundtrip from Seattle.
- New in 2026, the 14-day “Great Alaska Explorer” cruise will be offered roundtrip from Seattle, in addition to Vancouver.
- Noordam’s Aug. 23 departure from Seattle and Westerdam’s Sept. 13 cruise roundtrip from Vancouver visit Alaska’s Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Sitka and Valdez, along with Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Glacier Bay scenic cruising.
- Nieuw Amsterdam’s May 3 cruise roundtrip from Vancouver calls at Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Prince Rupert, Sitka, Wrangell and Valdez, with Glacier Bay scenic cruising.
- The return of the 28-day “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” cruise. Departing June 7 in time for the Summer Solstice, the voyage aboard the Noordam sails roundtrip from Seattle to the Bering Sea and into the Arctic Circle. The ship visits 11 Alaska ports plus Prince Rupert and Vancouver.
- Seven-day “Alaska Inside Passage” cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver on the Koningsdam, Zaandam and Nieuw Amsterdam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- Seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard the Eurodam and Noordam, and include calls at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (evening visit); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka.
- Seven-day “Northbound Glacier Discovery” and “Southbound Glacier Discovery” itineraries cruise between Whittier (Anchorage) and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Westerdam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
- The “Great Bear Rainforest” cruise aboard the Noordam, departs on April 19, 2026, and sails roundtrip from Seattle. Guests will enjoy an overnight at Prince Rupert and scenic cruising in the Grenville Channel, Bella Bella and Johnstone Strait.
