Key Aspects:
- Holland America Line will offer more than 100 Alaska cruises during its 80th anniversary season in 2027.
- Six ships will sail between April and September, with routes from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier.
- A newly enhanced Cruisetour program will pair cruises with inland Alaska adventures, including Denali.
Holland America Line is preparing to experience a major milestone in 2027: 80 years of sailing in Alaska.
And to celebrate, the cruise line has revealed it will offer more than 100 cruises in the Last Frontier.
The cruise line’s 2027 season will also feature a number of enhancements to its Cruisetour offerings that combine cruising with inland exploration in Alaska.
The 2027 season will run from April through September and will feature six ships and a variety of routes and durations, including a new 8-day itinerary and the return of a month-long Arctic Circle voyage.
“As we approach our 80th year exploring the Great Land, we’re proud to offer cruises and Cruisetours that deepen our legacy of expertise and enrich every guest’s experience,” said Dan Rough, vice president of revenue management for Holland America Line.
With excitement, Rough said these will include tasting locally sourced seafood, engaging with park rangers, and watching bears roam.
“Our Alaska cruises and Cruisetours are crafted to be unforgettable,” he added.
Holland America Line’s 2027 Alaska deployment will include six ships: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, and Zaandam.
The sailings include roundtrip voyages from Seattle and Vancouver, as well as northbound and southbound cruises between Whittier and Vancouver taking place on Nieuw Amsterdam and Westerdam from May through September.
The season kicks off on three April 24, 2027, sailings, with Eurodam and Koningsdam bringing guests on 7-day voyages from Seattle and Vancouver, respectively, and Zaandam launching an 18-day exploration from Vancouver. Noordam will join the season from Seattle.
In September, Koningsdam and Eurodam will close out the season with the last sailings departing on September 25, 2027.
Expanded Itineraries and Wildlife Programs
New for 2027 is an 8-day roundtrip Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver aboard Koningsdam or Zaandam. The journey includes Glacier Bay, Skagway, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, and a late-night call in Juneau.
For guests seeking longer exploration, the 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice cruise returns for a third year, visiting 11 Alaska ports and crossing into the Arctic Circle around the summer solstice.
The roundtrip voyage departs on June 6, 2027, from Seattle and includes visits to Kodiak, Nome, and Dutch Harbor.
Holland America Line also announced it will unveil a more robust Cruisetour program that will be rolled out in 2026 with the cruise line’s popular “Ultimate Alaska & Denali” Cruisetour.
The tour combines a 7-day Glacier Discovery cruise with multi-day inland visits, including a 2-night stay at Holland America’s Denali Lodge, and will be a preview of what guests can expect in 2027.
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All Cruisetours will include a new complimentary stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a dedicated Tour Director.
Every cruise in Alaska with Holland America Line includes glacier viewings with itineraries that include visits to Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Dawes Glacier, or College Fjord.
The cruise line’s “We Love Alaska” program will also return, bringing cultural enrichment to the ships through local lectures, hands-on workshops, and regional cuisine. On shore, there will be over 175 shore excursions with an emphasis on Alaska’s wildlife.
Bookings are now open for the 2027 season with associated Cruisetours available for booking later this fall. Mariner Society members are being offered early booking bonuses of up to $400 per stateroom.
Guests who book the 2027 season early will receive the “Have It All” package with perks like free prepaid crew appreciation and upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
