HAL-Holland America Line has amended its Alaska deployment for the 2026 season, removing all scheduled scenic cruising in Tracy Arm Fjord and substituting calls at Endicott Arm Fjord across its program.
The adjustment follows persistent ice conditions and geological instability in Tracy Arm, which have rendered navigation impractical for the season. Reports also reference a significant landslide in August 2025 that altered conditions in the fjord and raised safety concerns for vessel access.
HAL advised that affected passengers had been notified of the change, with itineraries revised to include scenic cruising in Endicott Arm. This alternative route remains within the same glacial system and is noted for its navigable waters, wildlife presence and proximity to Dawes Glacier, which continues to calve actively during the sailing season.
The decision effectively standardises the adjustment across all Alaska departures for the year, with Endicott Arm serving as the primary fjord experience in place of Tracy Arm until conditions permit a return.