When adventure traveler Kristen Boatright booked her Holland America Line cruise to Alaska, she decided to bring along an unexpected travel companion: her 11-year-old nephew. Watch her exclusive video to discover all the reasons this voyage became their vacation of a lifetime.

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Holland America Line sails Alaska in the style that every family deserves. Spend hours cruising among the scenic tidewater glaciers of Glacier Bay, and take in unfiltered views of wildlife living their best life on the shores and in the waters. Plenty of onboard activities are geared specifically for young explorers while adults can take time for themselves, and dining becomes a special time to indulge, reminisce and reconnect.