Holland America Announces Multi-Year Expansion to Denali Lodge

Holland America Line is investing $70 million to expand guest capacity and refurbish its Denali Lodge in Alaska.

“It’s truly special that we can bring guests to a lodge at the doorstep of Denali National Park,” said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. “This investment is a win for Alaska, our guests, and Holland America Line. Enhancing and expanding the Holland America Denali Lodge will help meet the growing interest in combined land and sea Cruisetours for our 49th state and further support the Alaska tourism industry.”

In 2025, the project will begin with enhancements t the riverside interpretive trail with scenic viewpoints, improved on-site wayfinding, refined menu offerings for restaurants, and public space improvements for the Cottonwood and Canyon Lodge guest room buildings.

Then in 2026, the project will continue with 48 remodeled rooms in the Denali Lodge, a new coffee shop, and a remodeled Karstens Public House with expanded indoor and outdoor seating.

The project will continue in 2027 with a new guest room building with 120 suite and standard rooms, as well as a main lodge renovation that will include a new restaurant concept, a new lobby bar, and an enhanced coffee experience.