Holland America plans $70m expansion of Denali Lodge in AlaskaHolland America plans $70m expansion of Denali Lodge in Alaska

Addressing the accommodations crunch in Denali National Park, Holland America Line announced a $70m multi-year upgrade of Denali Lodge and facilities.

'It's truly special that we can bring guests to a lodge at the doorstep of Denali National Park,' HAL President Beth Bodensteiner said. 'This investment is a win for Alaska, our guests and Holland America Line. Enhancing and expanding the Holland America Denali Lodge will help meet the growing interest in combined land and sea cruiseetours for our 49th state and further support the Alaska tourism industry.'

Enhancements start this year

The project is set to begin in 2025 with enhancements to the riverside interpretive trail with scenic viewpoints, improved on-site wayfinding refined menu offerings for restaurants, and public space improvements for the Cottonwood and Canyon Lodge guest room buildings.

The project will continue in 2026 with 48 remodeled rooms in HAL's Denali Lodge, a new coffee shop and a remodeled Karstens Public House with expanded indoor and outdoor seating.

120 new rooms

In 2027 a new guest-room building with 120 suite and standard rooms is scheduled to open, along with a main lodge renovation that will include a new restaurant concept, a new lobby bar and an enhanced coffee experience.

2025 and 2026 cruise-tours, open for booking, combine an Alaska cruise with Denali National Park and/or Canada's Yukon Territory.

Each itinerary includes a scenic ride on the luxury glass-domed McKinley Explorer train, and select itineraries visit Dawson and travel through the historic White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad from Skagway. Other select itineraries offer direct-to-Denali service, taking passengers from the ship to their Denali hotel room on the same day.