Holland America Line is hosting an all-day Alaska Cruise and Travel Show.
The free-to-attend, culturally immersive expo will be in Seattle on Saturday, 08MAR, 2025, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center at Pier 66, and in Vancouver on Saturday, 15MAR, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Both will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The expo provides locals dreaming about an Alaska cruise vacation an opportunity to learn about the best ways to experience Alaskawith Holland America Line. Attendees can meet the people who bring an Alaska vacation to life, take part in gold panning and axe throwing, and enjoy live presentations and demonstrations.
“As our two main homeports to reach Alaska, it’s important for us to showcase to Vancouver and Seattle locals how we’ve built a program providing more opportunities for glacier viewing and more ways to see Alaska’s wildlife than any other line,” said Bill Fletcher, senior director, of consumer programs for Holland America Line. “Once again, we’ve brought together a collection of authentic Alaska experts who can answer questions and demonstrate the many splendors of the region.
"This is a great event for anyone thinking about an Alaska cruise and even guests who are already booked.”
In addition to registering for a chance to win one of six $500 Holland America Line gift cards, attendees also can enter to win the grand prize of a Holland America Line Alaska cruise for two.
Attendees who book a Holland America Line Alaska cruise or Cruisetour at either show will receive a special offer of reduced deposits and onboard credit.
Shore excursion team members will be on-site at both shows to discuss the diverse array of options in Alaska. Attendees who have a Holland America Line Alaska cruise booked and are able to access their account can book tours at the event. Guests with a booked Alaska cruise also will be able to customize their vacation by adding other onboard amenities on-site, including beverage packages, specialty dining and more.
Scheduled for the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show presented by Holland America Line:
· Lumberjack Will “Buck Randy” Randall is a star in the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan, Alaska, and oversees the lumberjacks as Jack Boss of the camp. He will demonstrate axe throwing, and attendees will have the opportunity to test their own skills.
· Just like the prospectors of the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s (that put Seattle on the map), attendees can pan for real gold at the Gold Dredge 8 booth and perhaps take home an authentic nugget.
· Holland America Line’s chefs will perform cooking demonstrations in Seattle, showcasing some of the authentically Alaskan dishes served on board.
· Discover tips on how to watch wildlife and enjoy nature on a cruise with a Holland America Line onboard expert who will showcase one of the top reasons travelers choose Alaska.
· Play a game of Pickle Pong in anticipation of playing a game on the ships’ full pickleball court, available on every Alaska cruise.
· Learn about the Alaska shipboard experience, including Glacier Day programming, destination-centric dining, entertainment and more.
· Meet exhibitors and hear about Alaska from locals, including White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, NorthStar Helicopters, Alaska Photo Treks, Baranof Fishing Excursions, Kawanti Adventures, Gastineau Guiding, Alaska Railroad and Explore Fairbanks.
Cruising to Alaska in 2025
In 2025, six Holland America Line ships will explore Alaska, either roundtrip from Seattle, roundtrip from Vancouver, or between Whittier, Alaska, and Vancouver. Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska’s iconic glacier destinations. The line’s cruises offer more visits to Alaska’s many glaciers, and during the Glacier Bay experience all ships sail with a National Park Ranger who provides commentary, presentations and information on Alaska’s famed national park.
To see even more of Alaska, guests can combine a cruise with an overland adventure on one of Holland America Line’s Cruisetours. Holland America Line is the only cruise company to weave must-see sites such as Denali National Park—the centerpiece of every Cruisetour—with the unspoiled reaches of Canada’s Yukon Territory.
To register, visit AlaskaTravelShow.com. For more information about the Alaska Cruise & Travel Show presented by Holland America Line, visit the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show website, consult a Holland America Personal Cruise Consultant or travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
