Holland America Line to Introduce ‘Glacier Day’ on 2024 Alaska Cruises

Holland America Line will debut new programming on its Alaska cruises this summer with the introduction of ‘Glacier Day’. The programming will kick off with the start of the cruise line’s 2024 season in Alaska which begins April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle. 

Glacier Day will be a part of Holland America’s "We Love Alaska" onboard experience. The new offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations, as well as culinary and beverage experiences to help foster a deeper connection to the region. 

"Holland America Line continues to focus on bringing regional and local experiences on board every cruise, with our Alaska sailings leading the way in authentic programming, localized cuisine, and now special events like 'Glacier Day'," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer of Holland America Line. "We continue to cultivate like-minded partnerships and fine-tune everything from cocktails to wildlife maps to ensure our guests are completely immersed in all facets of Alaska."

Glacier Day will include sighting times, scenic commentary, presentations, informational viewing stations, photo opportunities, and insightful talks by Glacier Bay National Park Rangers and Huna cultural interpreters. Guests will enjoy themed culinary items such as Dutch Pea Soup on deck. 

Holland America Line offers more glacier experiences than any other cruise line. Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska's iconic glaciers, which include Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Dawes Glacier, and the Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm. Shore excursions give guests the opportunity to visit additional glaciers, including Mendenhall and Portage glaciers.

Holland America continues to build on its groundbreaking Global Fresh Fish program, which includes being the only cruise line with Alaska seafood certified sustainable by the Responsible Fisheries Management and bringing locally sourced fresh fish from port to plate in less than 48 hours. A new Alaska Seafood Boil will be offered once per cruise in Lido Market for a surcharge. In addition, the cruise line will roll out new Alaska-themed cocktails developed by famed bartender Sam Ross, ad well as debut a new beer ("Killer Whale Pale Ale") on all Alaska cruises. 
Starting this month through September 2024, guests can embark on Holland America Line's Alaska cruises and Cruisetours from Vancouver and Seattle aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, and Zaandam. Voyages range from seven to 14-day sailings, and a new 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice Legendary Voyage that includes 12 Alaska ports.

Guests with easy access to Seattle or Vancouver have an opportunity to cruise to Alaska at a reduced rate of $49 per person, per day with Holland America Line's Standby program. Travelers who sign up for a cruise are alerted between seven and two days before departure if they will be sailing. Learn more about this Standby program here. 

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