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Holland America outlines six-ship Alaska season for 2027

The program includes a new eight-day Vancouver sailing, the return of a 28-day Arctic Circle voyage and expanded capacity at the line’s Denali lodge.

The event aboard Nieuw Statendam will bring professional players to four new courts at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.

Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley offered no revised timeline while acknowledging pushback and productive discussions over the project.

The rebranded French operation will retain its French-speaking cruise product aboard Renaissance while integrating with Ambassador Cruise Line.