Simplified program offers 13 Alaska cruise plus land journey
options
SEATTLE, Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line's popular Land+Sea Journeys combine an Alaska cruise with an overland exploration,
and in 2015 guests will have more ways than ever to see this remote
and off-the-beaten path part of the world. The line is the only
cruise company to weave the must-see sights such as Denali National Park — the centerpiece of
every Land+Sea Journey — with the seldom-seen sights such as
Dawson, City in the heart of
Klondike Gold Rush Country in exclusive cruise and land packages to
the North.
The 13 options for 2015 range from 10 to 20 days and are in two
distinct series with cruise-first or land-first choices: the
industry-exclusive Yukon and
Denali Land+Sea Journeys and Denali Land+Sea Journeys. Each option
combines a three- to seven-night Holland America Line cruise with a
one-, two- or three-night stay at Denali
National Park. New for 2015, guests will have a great,
competitively priced option if they have limited time: a 10-day
Denali Land+Sea Journey that combines one night at Denali and a
seven-night cruise.
"There are few places in the world that lend themselves so
naturally to be explored by combining a cruise with an overland
adventure, and with 68 years as a leader in Alaska travel, we are renown for giving our
guests the best of Alaska and the
Yukon," said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America
Line. "Our elegant ships and legendary service perfectly complement
our unique ability to deliver Alaska's must-see highlights and wonders of
the Yukon."
The Land+Sea Journeys emphasize Holland America Line's 68-year
history in showcasing the majesty of Alaska by sea, rail and road while maintaining
premium standards throughout the entire vacation. Each Land+Sea
Journey showcases places such as Dawson
City, Yukon, in the heart
of gold rush country; charming Seward,
Alaska; the five-star Alyeska Resort; pristine Tombstone
park; colorful Skagway, Alaska;
and the historic narrow gauge White Pass and Yukon Route railroad.
Last year, the line enhanced the program to include a one-hour
flight between Fairbanks and
Dawson City, bringing Alaska and the Yukon closer together and giving guests more
time in the destinations.
Holland America Line also
acquired the McKinley Chalet, a magnificent 68-acre hotel property
on the Nenana River. The line is now able to offer Land+Sea Journey
guests their own elegant wilderness retreat that features seamless
hospitality and sustainable Alaskan cuisine. The hotel serves as
the ideal base camp for all adventures at Denali National Park such as flightseeing, ATV
adventures, hiking trails, river rafting and more. Accommodations
were stylishly updated, and newly appointed mini-suites nestled
along the river make for the ultimate retreat. A hotel enhancement
program also saw extensive room updates and upgrades to soft goods
and hotel decor in properties in Skagway, Fairbanks and Whitehorse.
A Journey for Every Taste — The Holland America Line
Difference Ensures Unforgettable Experiences for All
The five Land+Sea Journeys that include Yukon and Denali range in length from 10
to 20 days and travel roundtrip Vancouver, British Columbia, or between
Vancouver and Anchorage, Alaska. During these trips guests
will enjoy scenic cruising along the Inside Passage and/or Glacier
Bay before calling at Ketchikan,
Juneau, Haines or Skagway,
Alaska. In addition to Denali
National Park, the overland portion includes Fairbanks and Whitehorse and Dawson City, Yukon.
The eight Denali Land+Sea Journeys range in length from
10 to 14 days and travel between Vancouver and Fairbanks or Anchorage, Alaska. Included is Glacier Bay
scenic cruising where guests can explore the ice-studded fjords of
this national treasure for a full eight hours as a park ranger
narrates. Ports of call on the cruise portion include Haines or Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, while the overland portion features
Denali and Fairbanks.
Included Wilderness Tours and Optional Cultural &
Adventure Optional Activities Bring the Great Land to Life
On double- and triple-night Yukon and Denali and Denali Journeys, the
comprehensive six- to eight-hour Tundra Wilderness tour is included
for the best way to see epic Denali
National Park with its abundance of wildlife and Mount
McKinley, the highest mountain peak in North America. For adventure seekers there
also are plenty of optional opportunities to go hiking, rafting,
flightseeing and fishing.
Travel in Signature Style by Land and by Sea
Land+Sea Journeys feature luxurious glass-domed McKinley
Explorer railcars with comfortable, forward-facing seats and expert
commentary by guides between Denali and Anchorage. In addition, Holland America Line's
exclusive Explorer Coaches create a superior environment for
traveling the highway between Skagway and Dawson
City with roomy leather seats, lavish legroom and no more
than 44 travelers.
Unique to the Holland America Line cruise experience,
Alaska-inspired cuisine is
featured throughout both cruise and land components. Optional meal
plans have been expanded to include all Land + Sea Journeys and
meals on days in Denali and Anchorage. Additionally, knowledgeable
interpreters, Journey Hosts, Glacier Bay park rangers and
Alaska travel guides are present
on most Land+Sea tours and Alaska
sailings.
Land+Sea Journeys fares begin at $899 per person, double occupancy. For more
information about the Alaska Land+Sea Journeys program and Holland
America Line, consult a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL HAL
(877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.
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For international information, visit www.hollandamerica.com.au
(Australia) or
www.hollandamerica.co.uk (United
Kingdom). Those in the European Union and all other
countries outside the U.S., please visit
www.hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of
15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries,
territories or dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries
visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South
America, Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. The line currently
has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on order for
delivery in February 2016 from
Fincantieri shipyard.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence
enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts
Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art
onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and
culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes —
Explorations Cafe powered by The New York
Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only
activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by
flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
Holland America Line is a proud
member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also
includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises,
Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK and P&O
Cruises Australia. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a
commitment to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines
inspires people to discover their best vacation experience.
Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise
vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Visit
us at www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.
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