November 8, 2026 — Holland America Line is spending $70 million to rebuild its Denali Lodge in Alaska, adding 192 guest rooms in time for the 2027 Cruisetour season, which opens in May 2027.
What is changing
- Rooms: 192 new guest rooms in two new buildings.
- Main lodge: fully reimagined.
- Outdoors: an upgraded riverside trail along the Nenana River.
- Dining: refreshed Karstens Public House, Canyon Ridge Grill and Outpost Coffee + Provisions.
- Old furnishings: items from about 115 rooms are being donated to the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reopening | May 2027, as the line marks 80 years in Alaska (exact date TBA) |
| Cruisetours | 19 options, May to September 2027, 9 to 17 nights |
| Alaska fleet in 2027 | Six ships running more than 100 Alaska cruises |
What it means for airline travelers
- Plan the land days. A Cruisetour adds days at Denali to the cruise, so check which city your trip starts in and which it ends in before you book flights. You may need to fly into one city and home from another.
- Summer flights are busy. Flights to and from Alaska fill up in summer, so build in a spare day, especially if you are flying standby.
- Early-season trips: the lodge reopens in May 2027 with no exact date yet. If you book an early Cruisetour, confirm with the line that your dates fall after the reopening.
- No travel-industry or interline rate was mentioned.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — Holland America’s Reimagined Denali Lodge Gets 192 New Rooms
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