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Holland America Line Brings Alaska Cruise and Denali/Yukon Adventures to Phoenix Area with Free Travel Show Saturday, Nov. 4

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is bringing the Great Land to Phoenix, Arizona, with the all-day Alaska Cruise and Travel Show Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas. The free-to-attend, action-packed expo runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and invites Arizonans who are dreaming about an Alaska cruise vacation to come learn, engage and see the best ways to experience this incredible destination with Holland America Line.

Key Points: 
  • "Our Alaska cruises are ranked number one for the most Alaska glacier, wildlife and wilderness viewing opportunities," said Bill Fletcher, senior director of destination marketing for Holland America Line.
  • The Alaska Cruise and Travel Show is presented by Holland America Line and co-presented by Expedia Cruises in North Scottsdale.
  • For more information about the Alaska Travel Show presented by Holland America Line, visit the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show website , consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Experience the Wonders of The Great Land and Top-Rated Fitness Activities With the First-Ever Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat Aboard Royal Princess

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For fitness enthusiasts or those simply looking for a fun way to get or stay in shape, Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness' signature Pilates brand, Club Pilates, have teamed up to offer the first-ever Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat, an action-packed adventure sailing round-trip from Seattle aboard Royal Princess September 2-9, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Club Pilates fans pre-register for the voyage by submitting their information to be contacted to secure their booking.
  • Guests will be invited to participate in a Club Pilates class with glaciers, mountains, and the rugged Alaska landscape for a truly remarkable experience.
  • Combined with all the exclusive Club Pilates fitness experiences on board and Royal Princess' amazing culinary, entertainment and activity options and, of course friendly, personalized service – and a few surprises – Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat offers the best of both worlds.
  • We can't wait to welcome everyone on board," said Mike Gray, president of Club Pilates.

Renowned Wildlife Biologist and Emmy-Award Winning TV Personality Jeff Corwin to Host Alaska Nature & Adventure Voyage with Princess Cruises

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises' Nature & Adventure Ambassador Jeff Corwin has been to Alaska on more than 150 journeys and considers the Great Land his home away from home. Now, nature and animal enthusiasts alike have the special opportunity to cruise along with Corwin to Alaska to hear his inspiring stories and experience his compelling passion for wildlife, conservation and exploration firsthand.

Key Points: 
  • Jeff Corwin's Nature & Adventure Voyage is scheduled for September 6-13, 2023, sailing northbound on Princess' "Voyage of the Glaciers" itinerary from Vancouver, B.C to Anchorage (Whittier) aboard Sapphire Princess.
  • Cruise fares and itinerary information for the September 6 voyage can be found here , starting as low as $448 per person*.
  • Corwin is a highly respected wildlife biologist, conservationist, animal enthusiast and recently was named Princess Cruises' Nature & Adventure Ambassador.
  • "My most favorite place to explore is Alaska because it's unmatched when it comes to adventure, animals and incredible exploration," said Princess Cruises Nature & Adventure Ambassador Jeff Corwin.

Alaska Season is Here! Princess Cruises Sailing Seven Ships in Alaska in 2023

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, is readying for the start of the 2023 cruise and cruisetour season which begins April 29. Sustainable seafood and award-winning programming that immerses guests in all things Alaska are highlights again this year as Princess sails seven ships throughout The Great Land across 14 cruise itineraries and 25 land-sea vacations, including the line's newest ship Discovery Princess along with Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Crown Princess and Sapphire Princess.

Key Points: 
  • Sustainable seafood and award-winning programming that immerses guests in all things Alaska are highlights again this year as Princess sails seven ships throughout The Great Land across 14 cruise itineraries and 25 land-sea vacations, including the line's newest ship Discovery Princess along with Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Crown Princess and Sapphire Princess.
  • New for 2023 is an expanded Wild for Alaska Seafood menu that can be enjoyed by all guests sailing with Princess in Alaska this season, as well as a new Garden-to-Table menu for cruisetour guests staying at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge.
  • An extensive beverage program including decadent coffee and hot chocolate-based creations, themed frozen drinks, Alaska wines and flights of Alaska beer, Alaska cocktails, Bloody Marys or Mimosas are also being introduced this season.
  • Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com .

Holland America Line's 2024 Alaska Cruisetours Combine a Cruise with the Best of Denali and Exclusive Tour Options Featuring Canada's Yukon - All Dates Now Available to Book

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

SEATTLE, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's 2024 Alaska Cruisetours are open for booking, and travelers who want to head to Denali and the Yukon can start planning their vacation with the leader in Alaska exploration. Leveraging more than 75 years of experience in the Great Land and a network of its own hotels, railcars and motorcoaches, Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends the land tour to the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush and the unspoiled reaches of the Yukon Territory.

Key Points: 
  • Highlights for 2024 Denali Cruisetours:
    Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam will offer Denali Cruisetours ranging from nine to 14 days between Vancouver, Canada, and Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska.
  • All Double and Triple Denali itineraries include the Tundra Wilderness Tour, which provides the best wildlife viewing through Denali National Park.
  • Yukon & Denali Cruisetours features up to two nights in Dawson City, affording guests more time to relive Gold Rush history.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Untamed Wilderness Awaits in Alaska: Princess Cruises Announces 2024 Season

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Now is the time to start planning the trip of a lifetime to Alaska with the recently announced summer 2024 season from Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in the Great Land. Whether mapping out a first visit or a repeat vacation because Alaska is beckoning again, 2024 cruises and cruisetours are now on sale.  

Key Points: 
  • Whether mapping out a first visit or a repeat vacation because Alaska is beckoning again, 2024 cruises and cruisetours are now on sale.
  • The 2024 season marks the 55th anniversary for Princess Cruises sailing in Alaska and seven ships are scheduled to depart from four convenient home ports, including San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C., and Anchorage (Whittier).
  • Highlights of the 2024 Alaska season include:
    The Alaska 2024 season includes 158 departures on 14 unique itineraries with 17 destinations, including five glacier viewing experiences on seven ships.
  • Three ships – Royal Princess, Sapphire Princess (departing Saturdays) and Grand Princess (departing Wednesdays) - sail the "Voyage of the Glaciers" itinerary featuring two glacier-viewing experiences on each cruise.

Holland America Line Heads to the Arctic Circle and Features Longer Cruises for Alaska 2024 Season

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

SEATTLE, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is Alaska's statehood day, and to celebrate the region that is at the heart of summer cruising Holland America Line is sharing details of its 2024 Alaska season. The premium cruise line is debuting a new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, longer 14-day voyages and 117 weeklong journeys, enhancing its position as the leader in Alaska cruising.

Key Points: 
  • "With six ships serving Alaska and the only cruise line with owned land operations in Denali and the Yukon, no one does Alaska better than Holland America Line."
  • From April through September 2024, guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam.
  • A new 28-day " Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice " cruise aboard Westerdam departs June 9 in time for the Summer Solstice.
  • The voyage sails roundtrip from Seattle to the Bering Sea and is a first-of-its-kind itinerary for Holland America Line.

Growing Interest in Alaska 2023 as Holland America Line's 75th Anniversary Season in the Great Land Comes to an End

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Friday, October 7, 2022

SEATTLE, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a full season of 107 cruises and Cruisetours aboard six ships, Holland America Line set sail from Alaska for the last time this year with Eurodam and Koningsdam completing a final port visit at Ketchikan yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 6, before ending at Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, respectively on Saturday.

Key Points: 
  • As summer Alaska cruise season ends, travelers showing greater interest in exploring Alaska by ship in 2023.
  • "As this successful season winds down, we're pleased to see growing interest in Alaska 2023," said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line.
  • The 2022 Alaska season was Holland America Line's milestone 75th Anniversary exploring the Great Land, and the cruise line celebrated with a "Love Letters to Alaska" contest, new "Alaska Up Close" shipboard programming, a "We Love Alaska" marketing campaign, and two new partnerships that celebrate the brand's commitment to serving sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • In addition to seven-day itineraries, Holland America Line is bringing back the popular 14-day "Great Alaska Explorer" cruise for two departures.

Holland America Line Introduces New Chef Ethan Stowell Dishes to Dining Room Menu Showcasing Commitment to Wild, Sustainable Alaska Seafood

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SEATTLE , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press briefing and dinner event in Juneau, Alaska on July 6, Holland America Line debuted three new dishes from Culinary Council Member Chef Ethan Stowell that were developed in alliance with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). The evening inaugurated the partnership with a shared commitment to serving sustainably sourced Alaska seafood on all six of Holland America Line's ships that sail to the Great Land. This is the first formal relationship of its kind between ASMI and a major cruise line.  ASMI is a public-private partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry established to foster economic development of the state's renewable natural resource.

Key Points: 
  • New menu items aboard Holland America Line cruise ships showcase commitment to wild, sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • The Alaska seafood industry's longstanding commitment to wild seafood is very much in line with our own sustainability efforts, as well as our responsibility to the planet and its people," said Rough of Holland America Line.
  • Chef Stowell's new creations will be featured in the Dining Room on all six Holland America Line ships cruising in Alaska this season.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.

Holland America Line Partners with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to Promote State's Tastiest Natural Resource

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

SEATTLE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of 75 years exploring Alaska, Holland America Line is partnering with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to highlight the line's leadership and commitment to sustainably sourced local seafood. The first formal partnership of its kind between ASMI, a partnership between the state of Alaska and Alaska's fishing industry, and a major cruise line will highlight Holland America Line's use of Alaska seafood exclusively on all six ships serving the Great Land.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of 75 years exploring Alaska, Holland America Line is partnering with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to highlight the line's leadership and commitment to sustainably sourced local seafood.
  • Contributing to the impact across its six ships that sail in Alaska, Holland America Line purchases and serves locally sourced Alaska wild and sustainable seafood, including more than 4,000 pounds of wild Alaska fish per cruise.
  • "ASMI is honored to partner with Holland America Line in Alaska given our shared commitment to sustainable seafood and supporting local Alaska communities," said Ashley Heimbigner, communications director for ASMI.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.