Holland America Line received awards in Alaska from the National Tour Association (NTA) and Alaska SeaLife Center. The awards recognize the line’s exceptional cruise experience and commitment to stewardship and sustainability.
The premium line was named Favorite Cruise Experience in the NTA’s Distinguished Dozen awards and was the recipient of the Alaska SeaLife Center’s 2013 Ocean Stewardship and Sustainability Award.
NTA’s Courier magazine published the winners of its second annual Distinguished Dozen awards, which honor 12 categories of destinations, attractions, hotels and restaurants. Winners are selected as the favorites of NTA tour operators, and Holland America Line won the gold for Favorite Cruise Experience.
For its commitment to the environment, Holland America Line was recognized with the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Ocean Stewardship and Sustainability Award, sponsored by Jason Brune. Holland America Line took top honors in this category of the annual Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards for its leadership in establishing practices to protect and sustain the waters where the line sails. The Alaska SeaLife Center also credited the line’s reduction in emissions while promoting sustainability in Alaskan waters, along with its partnerships in southeast Alaska to involve guests in collecting and recording research data maintained by Alaska Sea Grant’s Marine Advisory Program.
During the 2013 Alaska season, Holland America Line will offer seven, 10- and 14-day cruises on seven ships. The line’s CruiseTours extend the Alaska experience by combining a three-, four- or seven-day Inside Passage Holland America Line cruise with overland tours that range in total length from 10 to 20 days.
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