Holland America Line Brings Alaskan Cruise and Denali/Yukon Adventures to Phoenix Area with Free Travel Show Saturday, Nov. 5

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Oct 14, 2022

Entrants can enter to win Alaska cruises, gold hunting, to taste Alaska craft beers and more

SEATTLE, October 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Holland America Line brings Great Earth to Phoenix, Arizonawith the whole day Alaska Cruise & Travel Show Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas. The free and action-packed exhibition runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and invites residents who dream of a Alaska a cruise vacation to learn, engage and see the best ways to experience this incredible destination with Holland America Line.

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After celebrating its 75th anniversary of Alaska exploration in 2022, Holland America Line is rolling out the red carpet with an immersive display of everything Alaska for the event. Participants will be able to meet the people who bring Alaska to life, make s’mores, partake in gold panning (and save what they find!), try your hand at ax throwing, and enjoy live presentations and demonstrations.

“Nobody knows Alaska like Holland America Line, and our Alaska Cruise and Travel Show allows us to showcase our decades of expertise through engaging, hands-on experiences,” said Bill Flecher, Senior Director, Destination Marketing, Holland America Line. “Alaska is an easily accessible destination for residents of the Phoenix area and great heat escape. By organizing this event, we will be able to reach people who are thinking of a Alaska cruising but I want to know more about our team and our partners.”

Those who register and participate will be eligible to win one of seven Alaska cruises for two. Attendees who book a Holland America Line Alaska or Cruisetour cruise at the show will receive a special promotional offer, including up to $350 spending credit per stateroom.

Scheduled for the Alaska Cruise and Travel Show presented by Holland America Line:

Participants can meet an Alaskan lumberjack of the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan, Alaskawho will demonstrate ax throwing, and participants will have the opportunity to test their own skills.
Much like prospectors in the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s, participants can pan for real gold and maybe leave with an authentic nugget.
Attendees will feel like they’re in Denali Square at the McKinley Chalet Resort as they roast marshmallows and make s’mores around a false hearth.
Attendees will learn about Holland America Line’s enrichment and entertainment programming that brings Alaska on board through authentic experiences focused on culture, cuisine and adventures ashore.
All attendees will be able to enjoy live presentations from Alaska operators to see and hear what they can experience in Alaska.

Shore Excursion Operators – from the White Pass and yukon Railway route in Skagway at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan – and Holland America Line representatives will be on hand to learn more about what to expect when traveling to Alaska with the only cruise line that ventures into the Yukon Territory (hint: it’s all about rafting, ziplining, and going deep into the wilderness to spot grizzly bears and caribou).

The Alaska Cruise and Travel Show is presented by Holland America Line and co-presented by Expedia Cruises in North Scottsdale. Other sponsors include Alaska Airlines, Allen MarineIcy Straight Point and the Alaska Railroad.

Cruise to Alaska in 2023
In 2023, six Holland America Line ships will explore Alaskaor round trip from Seattle, Washington; round trip from Vancouver, BC Canada; or one way between Whittier (Anchoring), Alaskaand Vancouver. All Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of the from alaska iconic glacier destinations. The line’s cruises offer more visits to Glacier Bay National Park, the “must-see” of every visit to Alaskaand during the Glacier Bay experience, all ships sail with a native Huna interpretive guide as well as a ranger who provide commentary and information about from alaska famous national park.

Exclusive Cruisetours Explore Denali and yukon
The Alaska The scenery is one of the few places in the world best seen when 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 line to weave together must-see sites such as Denali National Park – the centerpiece of every Cruisetour – with the unspoiled expanses of from Canada Yukon Territory.

For more information on the Alaska Travel Show presented by Holland America Line, visit Alaska Cruise and Travel Show Websiteconsult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com . To register for the Alaska Travel Show, visit AlaskaTravelShow.com.

For more information on Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line explored the world for 150 years with expertly designed itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to destinations. Providing an ideal mid-size 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 11 ships offer a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills every evening at Music Walk, and restaurants feature exclusive selections from a culinary board of world-renowned chefs.