Get ready for Holland America’s 2024 Alaska season which has been announced and goes on sale today (9th December 2022). Celebrating a history that stretches back over 75 years. Holland America’s Alaska programme features Westerdam, Zaandam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam, The ships will be offering a range of 7-night and 14-night voyages including round trips from Vancouver and Seattle as well as itineraries between Vancouver and Whittier.
Exclusive Marnier Society Early Booking Bonus
Calling all Mariner Society® loyalty members – you can enjoy this exclusive benefit of up to $400 onboard spending money per stateroom when select Alaska 2024 cruises open for sale from today. This offer is only valid for 90 days after 2024 Alaska cruises go on sale (from today the 9th of December 2022) so be quick to grab your onboard credit by booking within this time frame! Below shows how much onboard spend you could get from a different variety of Holland America Alaskan cruise durations.
| Cruise Length | Onboard Spending Money |
| 6- to 9-day Cruises | $100 per stateroom |
| 10- to 20-day Cruises | $200 per stateroom |
| 21+ day Cruises | $400 per stateroom |
Visiting Alaska with Holland America
With 75 years in Alaska, Holland America knows every nook, cranny and crevasse. They have a wide variety of Alaska cruise port departures featuring Glacier Bay National Park. All of Holland America’s Alaska cruises include one or more glacier-viewing days, and you’ll get closer to ‘the giants’ on their ships perfectly sized for the Great Land.
What Alaska itineraries does Holland America offer?
Currently, Holland America offers convenient weekend departures for both of their Alaskan itineraries from May through to September 2024. They offer two main types of itineraries for their Alaska sailings which include cruising from Seattle on an Alaskan Explorer itinerary or from Vancouver on an Alaskan Inside Passage itinerary. Holland America also offers Alaska Cruisetours providing a unique Alaskan experience which will launch at a later date for 2024 sailings.
Alaskan Explorer Itineraries
These itineraries are 7-day roundtrip Alaska cruises from Seattle. Explore Victoria and three iconic Alaska ports: Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka. On Saturday departures, experience a scenic cruise through Glacier Ba or see Hubbard Glacier on Sunday cruise departures. This itinerary balances natural beauty with historic intrigue. Glide steel-grey waters past rugged cliffs and forested isles. Discover Victoria’s countless charms. Take thrilling excursions ashore in Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka. Linger at the face of frozen giants in Glacier Bay National Park. Or sidle up to Hubbard Glacier and watch house-sized icebergs cannon into the sea. Glaciers, wildlife and frontier towns are yours on these voyages. Spend more time sightseeing and less time getting there with Holland America’s prime Alaska docking locations.
Alaskan Inside Passage
On this itinerary enjoy a 7-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Vancouver, and glide through calm waters to Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. Experience the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay and other scenic wilderness areas. Delivering spellbinding scenery from narrow fjords to scattered islets and towering peaks. Get close to massive glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park and wait breathlessly for the ice to calve off and plunge into the ocean.
Inside Passages’ waters are as smooth as it gets, while on shore you’ll find endless thrills and chills. Fish for salmon in Ketchikan, helicopter onto Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, or ride the rails along the rugged White Pass Summit in Skagway. Featuring Alaska’s most historic ports and scenic natural wonderlands this one’s not to miss! It gets even better as the cruise docks near Vancouver’s biggest attractions, so you can spend more time sightseeing and less time getting from place to place.
Which Ships will be offering Alaska itineraries?
Westerdam & Eurodam
On June 9th 2024 The Westerdam will embark on a first-of-its-kind, Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice 28-day sailing before returning to her regularly scheduled Alaskan Explorer itinerary. She will be embarking passengers in Seattle and crossing the Arctic Circle, this is a truly unique itinerary where you will get the chance to see the Bering Sea as well as experiencing unique ports of call such as Nome, Alaska and the fabled Kodiak Islands. Both Westerdam & Eurodam will both be offering 7-day voyages round trip from Seattle for the Alaskan Explorer itinerary.
Koningsdam & Zaandam
Both the Koningsdam & Zaandam will be sailing 7-day round trip voyages from Vancouver offering the Alaskan Inside Passage itinerary while supporting the Holland America Cruisetours programmes that embark/disembark in Skagway.
Nieuw Amsterdam & Noordam
Nieuw Amsterdam & Noordam will be sailing 7-day voyages between Vancouver and Whittier, offering the Glacier Discovery itineraries while supporting the Holland America Alaska Cruisetours programmes included as the full 7-day sailing. Both ships will each offer a 14-day voyage round trip from Vancouver featuring multiple Alaskan ports such as Kodiak & Glacier Bay. These longer voyages will depart on May 5th 2024 and September 15th 2024 respectively.
