The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, Holland America and Princess Cruises have announced plans to restart cruising in Alaska.
Statement
Following passage of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, work with Alaska government officials, and recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Holland America Line is announcing plans to restart cruising to Alaska in July roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. Plans for these cruises to fulfill Holland America Line’s obligations under the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) are expected to be approved, as are final instructions from CDC, and the company is beginning the return-to-cruising preparation process effective immediately.
What You Need To Know
Ship: New Amsterdam
Departure Port: Seattle, Washington Open for Sale: Bookings are open
Sail Dates: July 24 – Oct. 2, 11 Saturday departures
Ports of Call: 7-day, “Alaskan Explorer” – Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Ketchikan Princess Statement Following passage of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, our work with Alaska government officials, and recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we are announcing our intent to return to service in the United States with a partial season of Alaska sailings from Seattle. As the #1 brand cruising in Alaska, all of us at Princess are extremely excited to share this news.
Ship: Majestic Princess
Departure Port: Seattle, Washington
Open for Sale: May 21, 2021
Sail Dates: July 25 – Sept. 26, Sunday departures Ports of Call: 7-day, Inside Passage
