2 iconic manufacturers come collectively to convey the grandeur of Alaska to a nationwide stage with an imposing float that includes its individuals, wildlife and glaciers
COURTESY Holland America Line: Seattle, Wash., Oct. 1, 2025 — Holland America Line is bringing the splendors of Alaska to New York Metropolis subsequent month with its debut float within the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Forward of the cruise line’s eightieth anniversary of exploring the Nice Land, the float will evoke the state’s majestic landscapes and indomitable spirit by means of artistry and dynamic design.
Holland America Line’s float will transport the marvel of Alaska to the center of Manhattan, showcasing kinetic design components, which have by no means been seen earlier than within the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The design is about to seize the breathtaking glaciers, richness of Alaska’s wildlife and tranquil majesty of Denali Nationwide Park. Becoming a member of the lineup of signature floats, the Alaska-inspired creation will journey down the Parade’s 2.5-mile route earlier than its grand arrival on the iconic Macy’s Herald Sq. flagship.
“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a nationwide stage the place we are able to rejoice our practically 80 years exploring Alaska by bringing the sweetness and journey of Alaska to the streets of Manhattan,” stated Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. “We love Alaska, and our float is a tribute to its grandeur — a approach to honor its landscapes, spirit and folks whereas inspiring vacationers to expertise it with us.”
Going past a gorgeous piece of visible artwork, the float will function the biggest kinetic sculpture in Parade historical past, designed to animate components in the course of the Macy’s parade — from sculpted animals to the glaciers. This expertise will dynamically showcase the untamed fantastic thing about Alaska, elevating its panorama right into a memorable spectacle of movement and life.
The float will evoke Alaska’s beautiful surroundings, celebrating Holland America Line’s Glacier Assure and its unmatched methods to see Alaska’s wildlife — with 178 sanctuaries and sightseeing alternatives — greater than every other cruise line. The float additionally showcases the cruise line’s World Contemporary Fish Program, which highlights Holland America as the primary and solely cruise line licensed in Alaska sustainable seafood, supporting native Alaskan fisheries and bringing regional flavors on board, famous for sourcing immediately from native Alaskan fishermen.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Holland America Line to this yr’s Parade lineup as they create the majesty and untamed wilderness of Alaska to New York Metropolis this November,” stated Jordan Dabby, producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Over the previous few months, we’ve collaborated intently to convey Alaska’s surroundings to life by means of lifelike sculptures and a never-before-seen kinetic impact that’s certain to encourage and delight each stay spectators and viewers nationwide on Thanksgiving morning.”
To honor its relationship with Alaska, Holland America Line introduced its participation within the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at an occasion aboard Eurodam Sept. 29, 2025, whereas the ship was in Juneau, Alaska. In attendance for the float design unveiling had been Holland America Line staff members, tourism representatives and authorities officers from the area, together with Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon.
“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an unimaginable alternative to share the splendors of Alaska with the remainder of the nation,” stated Commissioner Julie Sande from the Alaska Division of Commerce, Neighborhood, and Financial Improvement. “Holland America Line’s float captures the fantastic thing about our state in a manner that’s uniquely Alaskan. It’s a pleasure to know that folks throughout the nation will get a glimpse of what makes Alaska so particular.”
Celebrating Alaska Since Earlier than Statehood
In 2027, Holland America Line will mark 80 years of Alaska exploration that started earlier than Alaska was a state. In its 79th season, which is the summer time of 2026, six ships will discover the area from April by means of September on itineraries starting from seven to twenty-eight days, together with the favored monthlong “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice.” Company could have the choice to sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; or between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska.
Vacationers searching for a extra in-depth expertise can embark on a Holland America Line signature Cruisetour that mixes a cruise with an overland tour to Denali Nationwide Park — and with some excursions together with a journey as much as the Yukon. Holland America Line stays the one cruise line to incorporate the Yukon on overland experiences.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for greater than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and real connections to the locations. Providing a perfectly-sized ship expertise, its fleet of 11 vessels visits practically 400 ports in 114 international locations around the globe and has shared the fun of Alaska for greater than 75 years — longer than every other cruise line. Savour the Journey isn’t only a tagline, it’s a reinforcement that the cruise line gives experiences too good to rush by means of, connecting vacationers to the world and one another. Award-winning enrichment programming, leisure and delicacies that brings every locale on board, together with a revolutionary World Contemporary Fish Program, put Holland America Line on the forefront of premium cruising.
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