US$70 million renovation prepares accommodation near Denali National Park for the 2027 cruise season
By Krooze Editorial Team
Holland America Line has unveiled new details of the renovation of Denali Lodge in Alaska. With an investment of US$70 million, the project includes 192 new rooms and will be completed before the property opens in May 2027.
The reopening will coincide with the celebration of the company’s 80 years of operations in Alaska.
New rooms and renovated areas
The 192 rooms will be spread across two new buildings. The main building will also receive a timber-framed roof, a natural stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The trail along the Nenana River will be revitalized, with new signage and scenic viewing points.
Alaska-inspired cuisine
The renovation also includes the property’s restaurants. Karstens Public House will have expanded capacity and dishes such as fish and chips, sockeye salmon sandwiches and cod tacos.
Overlooking the Nenana River, Canyon Ridge Grill will serve options such as crab cakes, scallops, king crab and aged meats.
The new Outpost Coffee + Provisions will combine a coffee shop and convenience store, with smoked salmon sandwiches, reindeer sausage and seasonal cocktails.
Cruise and land tour
Between May and September 2027, Holland America Line will offer 19 Cruisetours options, ranging from nine to 17 nights. The programs combine three- to seven-night Alaska cruises with land tours to Denali National Park and Canada’s Yukon territory.
In total, six of the company’s ships will operate more than 100 cruises in the region during the 2027 season.
Before construction began, furniture from approximately 115 rooms was donated to the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska, which serves military families in Anchorage.
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