New Excursions Announced as HAL Returns to Alaska

 Holland America Line is introducing 25 new shore excursions on Alaska itineraries in 2026, with more than 100 voyages across six ships departing three homeports. The season begins April 25.

Among the most anticipated are Adventure to Norris Glacier: Floatplane, Paddle and Hike in Juneau; Exclusive Eland & Friends Moose Discovery in Anchorage; Remote Coastal Rainforest Hike, Gourmet Seafood Picnic & Brewery in Kodiak; and Authentic Alaska: Tongass Rainforest Hike in Sitka.

A $70 million multi-year investment is underway that will expand guest capacity at Holland America Denali Lodge; HAL is the only cruise line that offers land tours to Yukon combined with an Alaska Cruise and Denali experience.

New for 2026, the Teen Ranger program is moving to all ships in Alaska. Previously only on Koningsdam, cruisers aged 13 to 17 will have special age-appropriate experiences on Glacier Day. The popular Junior Ranger program for guests ages 3 to 12 remains on all Alaska ships.

“As the leader in Alaska, we are committed to delivering experiences that are as enriching as they are unforgettable, bringing guests closer to the region in meaningful ways,” said Robert Morgenstern, senior vice president, Alaska Operations at Holland America Line.

“From new shore excursions and enhanced programming to our industry-leading fresh fish offerings, every detail of our 2026 season is designed to help guests connect more deeply with Alaska’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.”

 The six ships operating in the region are Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.

Example departures include:

• 7-day Alaska Explorer roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Noordam.
• 7-day Alaska Inside Passage roundtrip from Vancouver aboard Koningsdam and Zaandam.
• 9-day Denali & Yukon Cruisetour offered May through August.
• 10-day Signature Denali Cruisetour offered May through September.
• 18-day Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer roundtrip from Vancouver, departing Set. 16, 2026, aboard Zaandam.

Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska’s iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Dawes Glacier and Endicott Arm. The cruise line offers guests a Glacier Guarantee™, indicating that if a glacier is not visited on an Alaska journey, guests will receive a Future Cruise Credit equal to 15% of the cruise fare. Shore excursions also offer the opportunity to visit additional glaciers, including Mendenhall and Portage.Packaged Travel