Holland America Reveals New Alaska Heritage Tour Excursions

As Holland America prepares to celebrate 80 years in Alaska in 2027, it has revealed a new lineup of excursions called Alaska Heritage Tours.

Select tours trace their roots back 80 years, giving travelers the opportunity to experience many of the same places and traditions that cruisers did generations ago. While the experiences have been modernized over the decades, they remain true to their heritage, offering an authentic connection to Alaska’s history, culture, and communities.

Available on select cruises and cruisetours, Heritage Tours highlight some experiences that have become favorites over the years among Holland America guests. With over three dozen tours to choose from, the collection highlights excursions that connect guests with Alaska’s railways, glaciers, wildlife, wilderness, and national parks.

Holland America Heritage Tours Alaska railroad — (Credit: Holland America)

Featured Heritage Tours

Featured Alaska Heritage Tours include:

McKinley Explorer Railroad: Journey through Alaska’s interior aboard the glass-domed train that connects guests with some of the state’s most spectacular scenery.
White Pass Summit Scenic Railroad: Follow the historic route of the Klondike Gold Rush through the mountains above Skagway.
Mendenhall Glacier Explorer: Experience one of Alaska’s most iconic glaciers from the heart of Juneau.
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise: Cruise among tidewater glaciers while searching for whales, sea otters and other marine wildlife.
Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour: Venture deep into Denali National Park for opportunities to spot Alaska’s iconic wildlife and sweeping tundra landscapes.

Itinerary Highlights

Travelers can experience Heritage Tours on a number of cruise itineraries and cruisetours. These include Denali and Yukon cruisetour itineraries, which offer the most extensive access to the Heritage Tours collection. All cruisetours include a journey aboard the glass-domed McKinley Explorer, as well as either the Denali Natural History Tour or Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour. Select itineraries expand those experiences with Heritage Tour options in Seward or Fairbanks.

Holland America's Eurodam spotted in Juneau, Alaska. Photo courtesy: @JoesDaily — Holland America’s Eurodam spotted in Juneau, Alaska. Photo courtesy: @JoesDaily

Yukon cruisetours further display Alaska’s transportation history with a ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, pairing two of the collection’s signature rail experiences in a single journey.

As well, Alaska Explorer and Inside Passage cruises include Heritage Tours. With calls in Juneau, passengers can choose from several ways to experience Mendenhall Glacier, one of Alaska’s most popular natural attractions.

The 28-day Legendary Alaska Arctic Circle itinerary offers access to a broad range of Heritage Tours, with calls in Haines, Valdez, and Anchorage.

Sailings that begin or end in Whittier also provide access to Heritage Tours that highlight the natural beauty of south-central Alaska.

Alaska Heritage Tours are now open for booking.