Holland America has shared an update about the transformation underway at the Denali Lodge ahead of the 2027 Alaska season.

A $70 million renovation is reimagining the Lodge from the ground up and guests will be able to experience it when it opens in May 2027, when the company will mark 80 years of exploration in Alaska.

Updates to Denali Lodge include:

• timber-frame ceilings, a river stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows in the reimagined main Lodge
• 192 new guest rooms across two newly built guest buildings
• upgraded riverside trail with new scenic viewpoints along the Nenana River & new signage

The dining program at Denali Lodge has also been refreshed, with new menus across multiple venues:

• Karstens Public House: Expanded seating and new Alaska-leaning menu featuring meals such as halibut and chips, sockeye salmon BLTs, fried cod tacos and all-you-can-eat breakfast.
• Canyon Ridge Grill: Dinner overlooking the Nenana River with menu options including Dungeness crab cakes, weathervane scallops, king crab and dry-aged steaks.
• Outpost Coffee + Provisions: A new coffee and convenience concept with smoked salmon bagel sandwiches, reindeer sausage with Beecher’s cheddar, seasonal Spritz cocktails and more.

Holland America said that before construction began, furnishings from approximately 115 guest rooms were donated to the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska, going to serving military families in Anchorage.

In 2027, Holland America Line will offer a series of 19 Cruisetour options from May to September, ranging from nine to 17 nights.

The itineraries combine a three- to seven-night Alaska cruise with an overland journey to Denali National Park and Canada’s Yukon Territory.

The company previously announced that six ships will operate more than 100 cruises in Alaska in 2027 as it celebrates 80 years of exploration in the region.