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2027 Ultimate Alaska & Denali Cruise Tour- Wildlife, Glaciers & Culture by Boat, Land, and Rail!

Jul 25 - Aug 8, 2027

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Overview


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Trip Details


Why Cruise and Tour Alaska with Holland America? 🛳️

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Day 1 · Sun, Jul 25 · Fairbanks, AK, USA


Choose Your Stateroom on the Nieuw Amsterdam-Balcony Cabins Start at $5,554

Jul 25 - Aug 8, 2027

6 room options

The starting price listed in this itinerary is for an entry-level verandah suite, assuming most will want a balcony for Alaska. I did not want to mislead anyone by making the advertised starting price be for an inside room. The price range for oth...

Optional Add-On

Have It All Early Booking Bonus

For an unknown limited time, get all of this by booking early! Plus, you will get the special bonus of a Denali Lodge Meal Plan thrown in as well! When Early Bonus expires, this is the Package you will receive. There will be an opportunity to upgr...

Arrive in Fairbanks

Day 1: Your Cruisetour begins at your downtown Fairbanks hotel, where you will meet your Tour Director to learn about your upcoming adventure. Fairbanks, Alaska's second-largest city, offers a mix of modern attractions and rich history. Known as t...

Day 2 · Mon, Jul 26 · Fairbanks, AK, USA


Riverboat Discovery-Included

Day 2: Take a step back in time aboard the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery (lunch included), and pan for gold at the historic Gold Dredge 8.

Day 3 · Tue, Jul 27 · Denali Park, AK, USA


Travel to Denali National Park by Motorcoach

Day 3: Today, it's off to Denali for a two-night stay at this magnificent national treasure. Don't miss the chance to visit Denali Square and immerse yourself in the Denali experience. Upon arrival and check-in, explore Denali Square™ at the Holla...

Day 4 · Wed, Jul 28 · Denali Park, AK, USA


Tundra Wilderness Tour-Included

Day 4: Today features the unforgettable Tundra Wilderness Tour—a fully narrated, 6–8 hour sightseeing excursion into the heart of Denali National Park. This tour offers the best opportunity to view Denali’s iconic wildlife and North America’s tall...

Day 5 · Thu, Jul 29 · Anchorage, AK, USA


Board the McKinley Explorer to Anchorage by way of Talkeetna

This morning, board the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer bound for Anchorage, with a stop in Talkeetna. Once in Anchorage, there are many opportunities and options for excursions!

Day 6 · Fri, Jul 30 · Anchorage to Seward


Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center-Included

Day 6: After a morning at leisure in Anchorage, enjoy time at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center on the way to the picturesque seaside town of Seward. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TQW9oQ4qeWc

Day 7 · Sat, Jul 31 · Seward, AK, USA


Stay in Seward-option to tour Kenai Fjords National Park

Day 7: Explore on your own or take optional excursions on a full free day in Seward. Don't miss the chance to visit the Sealife Center or take an excursion into Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward is ground zero for the Klondike Gold Rush's Iditaro...

Day 8 · Sun, Aug 1 · Whittier, United States


Travel to Whittier to board your ship!

Today you'll head to Whittier to board your ship! The Whittier, Alaska cruise port is a unique stop on a Holland America Line cruise tour. Home to stunning wildlife and a high concentration of glaciers, it offers outdoor activities like fishing, h...

Whittier

Aug 1

The tiny city of Whittier has just over 200 residents. It’s around 58 miles southeast of Anchorage in Alaska.

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About Your Cruise Line - Holland America Line

At Holland America Line, we believe travel has the power to change the world. We consider it our higher purpose to help make the world a better place through opening minds, building connections, and inspiring a shared humanity.

For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognised leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling...

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About Your Ship - Nieuw Amsterdam

The second of our Signature-class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates historic New York City with its inspired design and an art collection valued at more than $3 million.

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Day 9 · Mon, Aug 2 · Hubbard Glacier, Alaska


Cruising by Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

Aug 2

Enjoy a leisurely day highlighted by afternoon scenic cruising to Hubbard Glacier - North America's longest tidewater glacier. An Alaska cruise toward Hubbard Glacier feels like you’re approaching another planet in a tiny spacecraft. It is that bi...

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Day 10 · Tue, Aug 3 · Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, United States


Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Aug 3

Located in Southeast Alaska, west of the capital city of Juneau, Glacier Bay is a beautiful National Park full of snow capped mountains, tidewater glaciers and wildlife. Experience wildlife in all its beauty from boat trips for whale watching and ...

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Day 11 · Wed, Aug 4 · Skagway, Alaska, United States


Skagway, Alaska

Aug 4

Step back to the days of the last great gold rush-choose from exciting shore excursions and still have time to shop. At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields, and ...

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Day 12 · Thu, Aug 5 · Juneau, Alaska, United States


Juneau, Alaska

Aug 5

Enjoy a full day of exploring Alaska's capital-choose from exciting shore excursions and still have time to shop. Cruise to Juneau, Alaska, and visit the most remote, most beautiful, and strangest state capital in the United States. Surrounded by ...

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Day 13 · Fri, Aug 6 · Ketchikan, Alaska, United States


Ketchikan, Alaska

Aug 6

Explore this uniquely Alaskan port, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords. Take an adventure and cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska's "First City" of Ketchikan is so named because it’s the first major landfal...

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