Holland America Line Sets Six Ships for Its 80th Alaska Season in 2027

October 6, 2026 — Holland America Line will send six ships to Alaska in 2027 for its 80th year in the state, adding a new eight-day Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver.

The Carnival Corporation brand will sail from Seattle, Vancouver and Whittier between April and September 2027 with Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam. Renovations at the line’s Denali lodge are due to finish in 2027.

2027 Alaska highlights

Itinerary	Length	Ship	Details
Alaska Inside Passage	8 days	TBA	New for 2027; round trip Vancouver
Legendary Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice	28 days	TBA	Departs June 6, 2027; homeport TBA
Great Bear Rainforest	7 days	Noordam	Dates TBA
Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Explorer	18 days	Zaandam	Two sailings; dates TBA

Fares were not published. Holland America also said it gave more than $320,000 to Alaska communities during the 2026 season, including $150,000 to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

President Beth Bodensteiner called Alaska “an important part of Holland America Line’s story for nearly 80 years.”

What it means for airline travelers

Three gateways: Seattle (SEA), Vancouver (YVR) and Anchorage (ANC) for Whittier sailings.
One-way cruises need open-jaw flights. Sailings between Whittier and Vancouver start and end in different countries, so list for both cities early.
Summer loads to Alaska are heavy. Flying standby to Anchorage or Seattle between June and August calls for arriving at least a day ahead.
Vancouver means a border crossing. Carry a passport and allow time for Canadian entry before embarkation.
Interline rates: the announcement does not mention travel-industry pricing. Fares are TBA.