Thursday, July 3, 2025
Holland America Line is set to redefine its Alaska cruise offerings in 2025 through an exciting new partnership with Sony Electronics, offering a one-of-a-kind photography experience for guests. This collaboration provides travelers with the tools to capture the stunning landscapes, glaciers, and wildlife of Alaska, all while benefiting from expert photography guidance to ensure every moment is preserved in vivid detail.
Capture Alaska Through Your Lens” Contest: Your Personal Alaskan Adventure
At the heart of this partnership is the “Capture Alaska Through Your Lens” photo contest, inviting guests on 2025 Alaska cruises to showcase their personal perspective of the region’s natural beauty. Travelers will have the opportunity to capture Alaska’s majestic glaciers, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes, sharing their favorite images for a chance to win exclusive prizes. This contest aims to inspire guests to connect with the beauty of Alaska and document their journey in their own unique way.
To enter, participants can upload their photos on social media using the hashtags #AlphaHALcruise and #Sweepstakes or visit the Sony Alpha Universe website. The grand prize features an extraordinary Holland America Line Alaska cruise for two, complemented by a Sony Alpha 7R V camera and a pair of high-end G Master II lenses, providing winners with the tools to capture the continued beauty of Alaska and beyond, long after their voyage ends.
Onboard Photography Workshops: Learn, Create, and Capture
Beyond the contest, this partnership offers guests an exceptional opportunity to refine their photography skills onboard. Starting in June 2025, Sony will host exclusive photography workshops on the Zaandam during its 7-day Alaska Inside Passage cruises. These pop-up workshops, led by professional photographers, will help guests hone their skills, learning how to capture Alaska’s awe-inspiring glaciers, stunning coastlines, and rich wildlife using Sony’s cutting-edge equipment.
Sony’s Creators’ Cloud will be available for guests, enabling them to instantly transfer photos to their smartphones for easy sharing with friends and family. For those unable to attend the live workshops, a condensed version will be available on stateroom TVs throughout the fleet, ensuring that every guest can benefit from expert advice and photography tips, regardless of when they sail.
Discover Alaska’s Glaciers and Wildlife Like Never Before
Holland America Line is widely known for its exceptional wildlife and wilderness excursions in Alaska, offering more than 175 unique opportunities for guests to explore the region’s diverse wildlife and pristine environments. Every cruise includes a special “Glacier Day,” during which travelers can witness the spectacle of glaciers calving into the sea and admire icefields that extend far beyond the horizon.
Guests can also enjoy a variety of shore excursions such as glacier hikes, scenic helicopter rides, and boat cruises, each offering close-up views of the stunning glaciers. These excursions allow guests to gain a deeper understanding of Alaska’s natural wonders, making Glacier Day a truly unforgettable experience.
Beyond its glaciers, Alaska is famous for its diverse and abundant wildlife, and Holland America Line offers exceptional opportunities to witness the region’s fascinating species. Each ship is accompanied by a dedicated wildlife expert who guides guests in spotting iconic animals such as whales, eagles, moose, otters, and sea lions throughout the journey. Wildlife guides and detailed maps of the best viewing locations are provided to help passengers turn their cruise into an interactive wildlife safari, ensuring that guests don’t miss any of Alaska’s magnificent creatures.
Alaska 2025 Itinerary Highlights
Holland America Line offers several unique itineraries in 2025 that allow guests to immerse themselves in Alaska’s raw beauty. Some of the most popular itineraries include:
14-Day Great Alaska Explorer: This roundtrip journey from Vancouver, Canada, includes eight spectacular Alaskan ports, offering a comprehensive experience of the region’s natural wonders.
Seven-Day Northbound and Southbound Glacier Discovery: These cruises, sailing between Whittier (Anchorage) and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam, offer up-close views of Alaska’s breathtaking glaciers.
Seven-Day Alaska Inside Passage: A roundtrip cruise from Vancouver aboard Koningsdag, Niue Amsterdam, and Zaandam, this journey offers a deep dive into the coastal beauty of Alaska.
Seven-Day Alaska Explorer: This roundtrip from Seattle aboard Euro dam and Westerham takes guests on an unforgettable voyage through Alaska’s rugged landscapes.
Each itinerary is designed to immerse travelers in Alaska’s awe-inspiring glaciers, abundant wildlife, and picturesque landscapes, all while enabling them to capture the journey through advanced Sony equipment.
Conclusion
This partnership between Holland America Line and Sony Electronics is raising the bar for Alaska cruises in 2025. By combining world-class itineraries with cutting-edge photography technology and expert workshops, this collaboration gives travelers a unique opportunity to capture and preserve their memories of Alaska in remarkable detail. Whether participating in the “Capture Alaska Through Your Lens” contest, attending onboard photography workshops, or exploring the region’s glaciers and wildlife, this partnership ensures that every moment of the trip is unforgettable, with memories that will last a lifetime.
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