Holland America Expands 2013 Alaska CruiseTour Program

Holland America recently announced it will be expanding its Alaska CruiseTour program for the 2013 season.

Three new Triple Denali itineraries and shorter "Sampler" tour for passengers with limited time are among the new enhancements. They have also coordinated some of their most popular tours to conveniently travel roundtrip from Seattle.

With departures from May through September, Holland America offers CruiseTours from 10-20 days, combining a three, four, or seven day Inside Passage cruise with an escorted land tour into Alaskas interior or the Canadian Rockies.

"As an industry leader in Alaska for the past 65 years, Holland America Line is adept at creating personalized vacation experiences that combine Alaska's must-see highlights with its seldom-seen wonders," said Richard Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America Line. "Our CruiseTours are the perfect choice for guests looking for more in-depth exploration because they feature the wonders of Alaska by both land and sea."

CruiseTours feature luxurious glass-domed McKinley Explorer railcars with comfortable, forward-facing seats and expert commentary by guides. In addition, Holland America Line's exclusive Explorer Coaches create a superior environment for traveling the highway on Denali and Yukon tours with roomy leather seats, first-class legroom and no more than 44 travelers.

The three new Triple Denali itineraries feature three-night stays at the majestic Denali National Park. Denali CruiseTour options also include the industry's first ever one, two and three night stays at or inside the Park. The four new short pre/post "Sampler" tours were created to accommodate guests with limited time looking to immerse themselves in some of Alaska's most stunning scenery.

Also new for the 2013 Alaska season, ms Amsterdam will join ms Volendam and ms Zuiderdam on select CruiseTours during the seven-day Inside Passage itineraries sailing round-trip from Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

The new tours offered provide unique opportunities to explore Denali with an emphasis on flexibility, choice and convenience. Some options include a direct, same-day connection between Denali and the ship, and luxury travel aboard Holland America Line's McKinley Explorer dome train.