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Growing Interest in Alaska 2023 as Holland America Line's 75th Anniversary Season in the Great Land Comes to an End

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Friday, October 7, 2022

SEATTLE, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a full season of 107 cruises and Cruisetours aboard six ships, Holland America Line set sail from Alaska for the last time this year with Eurodam and Koningsdam completing a final port visit at Ketchikan yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 6, before ending at Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, respectively on Saturday.

Key Points: 
  • As summer Alaska cruise season ends, travelers showing greater interest in exploring Alaska by ship in 2023.
  • "As this successful season winds down, we're pleased to see growing interest in Alaska 2023," said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line.
  • The 2022 Alaska season was Holland America Line's milestone 75th Anniversary exploring the Great Land, and the cruise line celebrated with a "Love Letters to Alaska" contest, new "Alaska Up Close" shipboard programming, a "We Love Alaska" marketing campaign, and two new partnerships that celebrate the brand's commitment to serving sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • In addition to seven-day itineraries, Holland America Line is bringing back the popular 14-day "Great Alaska Explorer" cruise for two departures.