Attendees can register to win Alaska cruises, sample Alaska craft beers and more
SEATTLE, Feb. 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is bringing the Great Land to
Seattle with the all-day Alaska
Cruise and Travel Show Saturday, March 18,
2023, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center at
Pier 66. The free-to-attend, action-packed expo runs from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and invites locals
who are dreaming about an Alaska cruise vacation to come learn,
engage and see the best ways to experience this incredible
destination with Holland America Line — the pioneer in Alaska cruising and Seattle's Hometown Cruise Line.
This is the third time that Holland America Line is offering the
free Alaska travel expo in
Seattle. Utilizing more than 75
years of Alaska expertise, the
premium cruise line is rolling out the red carpet with an
immersive display of all-things Alaska for the event. Attendees will be able
to meet the people who bring Alaska to life, take part in gold panning and
axe throwing, and enjoy live presentations and demonstrations.
"We're excited to be in our hometown of Seattle with our Alaska Cruise and Travel
Show, showing why Holland America Line is the number-one choice for
a cruise or overland tour to Alaska," said Bill
Fletcher, senior director, destination marketing, Holland
America Line. "Many of our Alaska
cruises are roundtrip from Seattle, which is ideal for locals who don't
want to fly to their vacation. This event allows us to engage with
people who are thinking about an Alaska cruise but want to learn more from our
team and our partners."
In addition to registering for a chance to win one of seven
Alaska cruises for two, show
attendees may also win two roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets to
anywhere the airline flies by participating in the "Passport to
Adventure" drawing. Attendees who book a Holland America Line
Alaska cruise or Cruisetour at the show will receive a special
promotional offer valued at up to $350 per stateroom.
Scheduled for the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show presented by
Holland America Line:
- Lumberjack Rob "Silver Fox" Scheer is a founder and star
of the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan, Alaska, and the first man to win
the title of IRONJACK World Champion. Rob began his career with a
world title in log rolling at the age of eight, and he holds two
IRONJACK titles and three World Champion 90' Speed Climber
designations. A pioneer in lumberjack sports, 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.
- Denali Brewing Company will be serving craft beers, and
attendees will feel like they are at McKinley Chalet Resort's
Denali Square as they roast marshmallows and make s'mores
around a faux firepit with live music nearby.
- Holland America Line's own
executive chef will perform cooking demonstrations
showcasing some of the authentically Alaskan sustainable seafood
dishes served on board.
- Discover the unique experiences and adventure at Icy Strait
Point, an Alaska native
owned-and-operated port destination where visitors can fly down the
world's largest ZipRider, whale-watch in the nearby waters and soar
high above in a helicopter on some of the many tours offered.
- Discover tips about how to watch wildlife and enjoy nature
through Gastineau Guiding's overview of one of the top reasons
travelers choose Alaska.
- Learn more about Holland America Line's "Alaska Up Close"
enrichment and entertainment programming that brings Alaska on board through authentic experiences
that focus on culture, cuisine and adventures ashore.
Shore excursion operators -- from the White Pass and
Yukon Route Railway in
Skagway to the Great Alaskan
Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan --
and Holland America Line representatives will be on hand to share
more about what to expect when traveling to Alaska with the only cruise line that ventures
into the Yukon Territory (hint: it
involves river rafting, zip-lining and going deep into the
wilderness to spot grizzlies and caribou).
The Alaska Cruise and Travel Show is presented by Holland
America Line. Sponsors include Alaska Airlines, Allen Marine Tours,
Denali Brewing Company, Icy Strait Point, Port of Seattle and Riverboat Discovery and Gold
Dredge 8.
Cruising to Alaska in 2023
In 2023, six Holland America Line ships will explore
Alaska, either roundtrip from
Seattle, Washington; roundtrip
from Vancouver, Canada; 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 Glacier Bay
National Park, the "must-see" of every visit to Alaska, and during the Glacier Bay experience
all ships sail with a Huna native interpretive guide as well as a
park ranger who provide commentary, presentations and information
on Alaska's famed national
park.
Exclusive Cruisetours Explore the
Denali and the Yukon
The Alaska landscape is one of
the few places in the world that is best seen by combining a cruise
with an overland adventure, and Holland America Line's
award-winning Cruisetours offer guests 16 options that
showcase remote and off-the-beaten path regions. 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.
Alaska Up Close Immerses Guests in
the Local Culture
With Holland America Line's "Alaska Up Close" program, guests on
Alaska cruises are deeply immersed
in the local culture with authentic onboard programming, cruise
activities and award-winning shore excursions. The exclusive
experiences are delivered through experts leading workshops and
lectures, EXC Talks exploring the stories of real Alaskans, tours
highlighting the best of each destination, and fine dining events
showcasing the culinary traditions of the region.
For more information about the Alaska Travel Show presented by
Holland America Line, visit the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show
website, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL
(877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editors Note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/mwovaufy.
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Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also
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at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America
Line
Holland America Line, part of
Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL and NYSE:CUK), has been
exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted
itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each
destination. Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet
visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has
shared the thrill of Alaska for 75
years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse
range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination
immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills
each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive
selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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