cruise tours in Alaska on Holland America

[california and cruising]

Does anyone have recommendations for which and how long of a pre or post land tour?

[dfilpus]

As much time in Denali as you can afford.

[AKStafford]

In my opinion, the best option is to explore Southcentral and Interior Alaska with a rental car on your own. It's easy to put together a plan, and you can get help here or at the TripAdvisor forum for Alaska travel: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g28923-i349-Alaska.html

[AKJonesy]

Upvote #3.  Look at the posts on TA for Alaska.  There are tons of itinerary recommendations.  Be aware that everything here takes time to get there...probably more time than you think.  We have sometimes significant construction on the roads in the summer with pilot cars and delays, so that has to be added in for time.  Ignore google maps for driving time...LOL.  Don't be a drive by visitor.  When you come, get in there and SEE ALASKA.  You cannot possible do this place in a week, so you will have to choose.  Don't let anyone tell you to drive to DNP then all the way to Seward or Homer for a week.  You will spend 2-3 of your days on the road.  Pick a place; go all in and see it well.  

[oaktreerb]

To answer your question.  Take the longest cruise tour you can.  You need a minimum of two nights in Denali.  Look at D3 and D4 and consider the activities that HAL includes.  Yukon cruisetours are nice with Y2 a good one or Y1 if you have time.  There are also mini cruises with Yukon tours.  Most people like to do the land tour first and cruise to relax on the return trip.

Make sure the Yukon tour has two nights in Dawson City.  HAL handles all transportation, hotels, and luggage.  Your room key will be given to you at your destinations.  All transportation will have a narrator.  Only the Yukon tours have a guide to travel with you.  HAL tours are well organized.  You will also have time for your own planned excursions.