Simplified protocols come as interest grows
for booking 2023 Alaska cruises
SEATTLE, Sept. 26,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is pleased with the recent
announcement of the lifting of Canadian pandemic border
restrictions. Under the new guidelines, Canadian border vaccination
and testing requirements are no longer necessary, which is an
important step for the cruise industry in simplifying the travel
process for itineraries to Alaska
and Canada.
This is a win for the cruise industry and
for our guests, as we are seeing growing interest for booking 2023
cruises...
Under the new procedures, there is no longer a vaccination
requirement for people entering Canada, COVID-19 testing at airports will end
and the use of the ArriveCan app will be optional by the end of
September. Current cruises will require previously communicated
protocols. Holland America Line will
notify guests when protocols will be lifted for their future
sailings.
"This is a win for the cruise industry and for our guests, as we
are seeing growing interest for booking 2023 cruises to
Alaska and Canada/New England," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
"It's a positive step that puts health protocols for our
Canada and Alaska cruises more in line with most of our
other global cruises. We thank Transport Canada for taking action
that will continue to protect the health of travelers while also
making it easier for them to book a cruise that allows us to
support the local economy."
In addition to Canada lifting
border measures, Holland America Line is making it even easier for
guests to plan for a cruise with a new Health Protocols
Tool on Holland America Line's website. Now booked guests can
simply enter their booking number and the exact vaccination and
testing requirements will be outlined. All 2022 cruises are
available, and 2023 departures are to be loaded soon.
Alaska and Canada/New England Itineraries Abundant in
2023
In 2023, six Holland America Line ships will explore
Alaska from April through
September roundtrip from Seattle,
Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C.; or one-way between
Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska, and Vancouver. Offering more visits to Glacier Bay
than any other major cruise line, Holland America Line weaves 75
years of Alaska expertise into
every nuance of the journey.
For explorers who want to travel farther into the Great Land, 16
different Cruisetours combine a three-, four- or seven-day
Alaska cruise with an inland
exploration of Denali National
Park. Holland America Line is
the only cruise line that extends land tours up to the unspoiled
reaches of Canada's Yukon Territory.
Holland America Line's Zaandam
and Zuiderdam will head to Canada/New England in 2023 to showcase the
natural beauty and maritime history of the region. The itineraries
are offered roundtrip from Boston,
Massachusetts, or between Boston and Montreal or Quebec
City, Canada.
From April through September, the two ships feature a series of
"Canada & New England
Discovery" departures that highlight New England's quintessential
towns and Canada's undeniable
Old-World French flair. Aboard Zuiderdam guests can set off a 25-
days exploration that stretches to Newfoundland, Greenland and Iceland, while Zaandam includes 10- and 11-day
cruises to Newfoundland.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also access
all social media outlets via the home page
at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a
division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and
CUK)]
Holland America Line has been
exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted
itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the
destinations. 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.
CONTACT: Bill Zucker,
Erik Elvejord
PHONE: 800-637-5029, 206-626-9890
EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com
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