Holland America Line has unveiled its 2026 Cruisetours, offering travelers a unique opportunity to experience Alaska by sea and land. These Cruisetours combine a scenic Alaska cruise with an immersive journey through Denali National Park and Canada’s Yukon Territory.
With 18 crafted itineraries, guests can tailor their adventure to suit their travel style. Each Cruisetour includes time in Denali National Park, where travelers can witness breathtaking glaciers, diverse wildlife and expansive wilderness. Guests will cruise aboard the Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Westerdam or Zaandam, choosing to start their journey at sea or on land.
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Holland America Line enhances its Cruisetour experience with exclusive motorcoaches, private railcars and hotels, ensuring guests enjoy seamless and preferential scheduling every step of the way. Each itinerary features a scenic journey aboard the luxurious, glass-domed McKinley Explorer train, while select routes include an added adventure on the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad from Skagway.
For ultimate convenience, Direct-to-Denali service on some itineraries whisks guests from the ship to their Denali hotel room in a single day. On all Yukon itineraries, a dedicated tour director accompanies the journey, making time on land smooth, convenient, and filled with local insights. Select itineraries for those looking to extend their adventure will venture into the Yukon, with memorable stops in Whitehorse and Dawson City.
“Guests who embark on one of our Cruisetours get the opportunity to combine our award-winning cruise experience with exploration deep into the heart of wilderness that’s unseen by most,” said Beth Bodensteiner, Chief Commercial Officer for Holland America Line, in a press statement. “And with their arrival at Holland America Denali Lodge, they can take in the awe of this majestic mountain while experiencing the premium service and comfort they have come to expect from Holland America.”
Highlights for 2026 Denali Cruisetours:
- Nieuw Amsterdam and Westerdam will offer Denali Cruisetours ranging from 9 to 14 days between Vancouver, Canada and Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska.
- All Denali Cruisetours include a 7-day Glacier Discovery cruise featuring Glacier Bay and the Alaskan ports of Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway, plus either College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier (depending on the direction) and Inside Passage. The land portion includes up to three nights at Holland America Denali Lodge.
- A 14-day Ultimate Denali tour includes an overnight at Homer, in addition to time in Fairbanks and Anchorage before or after a 7-day cruise.
- All single 1-day Classic Alaska & Denali itineraries include a complimentary Denali Natural History Tour in Denali National Park so guests can go in search of Alaska’s “Big 5” (bears, moose, Dall sheep, caribou and gray wolves) in their natural habitat.
- All 2- and 3-night itineraries include the Tundra Wilderness Tour, which provides the best wildlife viewing as guests journey 43 miles into Denali National Park.
Highlights for 2026 Yukon & Denali Cruisetours:
- Yukon & Denali Cruisetours range from 9 to 17 days and include either a 3- or 4-day Inside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or Zaandam or a 7-day Glacier Discovery cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam with a 2- or 3-night stay at Denali and Dawson City.
- NEW: A 13-day Alaska, Denali and Yukon Cruisetour aboard Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam. This journey begins in Fairbanks before guests fly to Dawson City before heading to Denali for 3 days. Finally, guests will board Holland America Line’s luxury, glass-domed rail cars before embarking on a 7-day cruise to Vancouver.
- NEW: Emerging consumer insights led Holland America Line to offer more of what guests want. All Yukon & Denali itineraries now include the Klondike Gold Tour in Dawson City and the Tundra Wilderness Tour at Denali National Park.
For more information, visit hollandamerica.com.
Carnival’s New Sailings from NYC & Long Beach
Carnival Cruise Line is enhancing its 2026-2027 deployment with new sailings from New York City aboard Carnival Venezia and additional departures from Long Beach on Carnival Firenze and Carnival Radiance.
“Our two Carnival Fun Italian Style ships offer great options from the east and west coasts, conveniently connecting New York and Long Beach to popular destinations, while delivering unique experiences on board,” said Fred Stein, Vice President of Itinerary Planning for Carnival Cruise Line, in a press statement. “Additionally, Carnival Radiance’s itineraries for 2026/27 offer something for every type of traveler – from quick weekend escapes to two-week adventures exploring Hawaii.”
Carnival Venezia offers a variety of 4- to 8-day cruises, from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City during the ship’s 2026 seasonal deployment.
Bermuda is a popular destination, with four different itinerary options offering 1-, 2- and 3-day visits to the island. For guests looking to explore Canada, the ship will sail a 5-day cruise visiting Saint John and Halifax. Caribbean-bound travelers can choose from itineraries that visit popular destinations such as Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk, and sailings that feature Carnival’s upcoming exclusive destination Celebration Key.
Ahead of its seasonal homeporting in New York, the ship will reposition from Port Canaveral in March with an 11-day Carnival Journeys cruise that visits Celebration Key, Aruba, Curacao and St. Thomas before arriving in New York.
Carnival is also unveiling an extensive schedule of short cruises from Long Beach to Mexico for Carnival Firenze’s 2026-2027 deployment. The 3-day weekend cruises, departing Fridays, visit the port of Ensenada, Mexico. The 4-day itinerary, departing Mondays, offers stops at Catalina Island and Ensenada.
Carnival Radiance’s schedule includes an array of Mexican Rivera cruises and several Carnival Journeys cruises to Hawaii.
Cruises to Mexico include:
- 3- and 4-day Baja Mexico getaways visiting Ensenada and Catalina Island
- 5- and 6-day cruises featuring Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada
- A special 8-day voyage exploring Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and La Paz
For additional information, visit carnival.com.
