Holland America and Princess Open Alaska Lodges for Summer 2021
Published 3 weeks ago
Most of the 2021 Alaska cruise season might be in jeopardy, but all hope is not lost for cruise line tourism in The Last Frontier.
This summer, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises will still be offering ways for travelers to visit Alaska just by land instead of by sea. They will do this through the Gray Line Alaska, Princess Alaska Lodges, and Holland America’s Westmark Hotels, giving visitors a combination of tours, lodging, and sightseeing options.
The Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge (Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises)
“We love Alaska, and we love that we get to share it with visitors from all over the world. We’re committed to helping locals and visitors alike experience all the best parts of Alaska in a safe way,” said Dave McGlothlin, Vice President, Tour Operations.
Cruise Lines Will Keep Some Alaska Lodges Open This Year
Published 2 months ago
Alaska is unlikely to see large cruise ships for a second consecutive year, a huge blow to the tourism industry in ‘The Last Frontier.’ But there is some good news, with Holland America Line and Princess Cruises the biggest players in the region committing to operate some of their land-based lodges.
Hopes for the May-October cruise season were hit hard by the Canadian government’s decision to ban large-ship cruising from its ports through February 2022. Nearly all large cruise ships operating from American ports are foreign-flagged, and U.S. laws require them to make at least one foreign port call in the itinerary when starting or ending a voyage in a U.S. port.