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HAL's McKinley Chalet impacted by Riley fire in Denali

Holland America Line's McKinley Chalet Resort is experiencing service disruptions from the Riley fire, which has caused power outages across the region and closed Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve entrance.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

July 2, 2024

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PHOTO: HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

'There is no threat to the safety of our guests, team members or the property itself, and we are working to keep guests as comfortable as possible,' HAL said on X. 'As local authorities work to restore power to the area, we are notifying guests who are currently on cruise-tours of their onward itinerary details.'

The line said it is assessing each cruise-tour on an individual basis for the coming week and travelers will be contacted if there are any itinerary changes.

A photo of the fire taken from the McKinley Chalet Lodge at 4 p.m. Monday showed flame and smoke in the trees beyond. 

Park remains closed

The National Park Service on Monday said firefighters have made 'significant progress' but the blaze continues to be active near the park entrance so tour and transit bus service will remain closed Tuesday, and all visitor facilities and trails are closed.

The cause of the fire is unknown, NPS said, and an investigation will be conducted.

Holland America Line also expressed gratitude to the first responders who are fighting the fire and working to restore power in the area.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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