To commemorate 75 years of Alaska sailings, Holland America Line is
integrating new immersive experiences into its onboard activities,
allowing cruisers to plunge further into the Alaskan way of life.
Labelled
“Alaska Up Close”, the new programme line-up will feature workshops and
presentations hosted by experts that reveal the local culture, history
and profiles of Alaska’s inhabitants, from the whales that inhabit the
surrounding waters to the native Alaskans keeping their rich heritage
alive.
In-depth talks include inspirational stories of Alaskan women working
in fields traditionally dominated by men, compelling insights into the
lives of Alaskans, and a look at the habits and future of the
magnificent “Pacific Giants”. Other conversations encompass the science
and history of Alaska’s locales.
The programme will also feature a multimedia theatre experience with a
live orchestra performing a specially composed music score in tandem to
BBC Earth’s Alaska footage that will be cast in the concert hall’s
large LED screen.
For shore excursions, cruisers can enjoy the great outdoors through
activities comprising whale-watching, helicopter rides, whitewater
rafting or kayaking, searching for gold, visiting authentic local
eateries, and fishing with local fishermen.
When guests opt for a fishing experience, they have the opportunity
to sink their teeth into their freshly caught seafood back onboard the
ship where Holland America Line’s chefs will prepare and serve it up for
them.
Six ships are allocated to Holland America Line’s 2022 Alaska
sailings that will sail roundtrip from Seattle and Vancouver or sail
between Vancouver and Whittier, Alaska.