Fifth Juneau cruise ship dock proposal up for discussion at public meetings next week
Juneau residents will have a chance to learn more about Huna Totem Corps’ proposal to build a fifth cruise ship dock in downtown Juneau. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Doubles Capacity in Alaska for 2025. Pleased to announce their biggest Alaska cruise season ever
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce their biggest Alaska cruise season ever. The company will have 2 small ships in Alaska and 5 extraordinary itineraries, delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences aboard sailings operating this May through September. (more…)
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Holland America Line Announces $70M Multi-Year Expansion to Enhance Denali Lodge and Alaska Cruisetours
Holland America Line announced a $70 million capital investment that will expand guest capacity while elevating the line’s Denali property experience and enhancing its popular land and sea Cruisetours. (more…)
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Cunard’s Alaska 2026 voyages on sale with roundtrip sailings from Seattle
Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its highly anticipated Alaska 2026 programme, offering travellers the chance to embark on an unforgettable adventure through one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations. (more…)
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A visit to Huna Totem’s new cruise port in Alaska
Huna Totem Corp.’s new cruise terminal in Whittier, Alaska, provides expanded access to recreational and cultural opportunities in the south central part of the state. (more…)
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‘We’ve become an amusement park’: the Alaskan town torn apart by cruise ship tourism
Juneau’s residents are divided over whether to embrace the economic benefits of millions of visitors, or reclaim their town from an industry that has reshaped it. (more…)
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UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Itinerary and Included Tours Featured in Holland America Line’s 2026 Alaska Cruisetour Season
Holland America Line announced today 2026 Cruisetours, which allow guests to combine an Alaska cruise with an unforgettable journey into Denali National Park and Canada’s Yukon Territory. (more…)
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Seward, an Alaska tourism hotspot, gets grant for shore-based system to power docked cruise ships
The Port of Seward, which serves a coastal Kenai Peninsula town that is a tourism hotspot in the summer, has received a $45.7 million grant to develop a system to cut air pollution from visiting cruise ships. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady is setting course for Alaska, the Last Frontier in the summer of 2026
Brilliant Lady, the newest ship in Virgin’s impressive fleet, will celebrate the grand finale of her inaugural North American tour with 17 new voyages – heroing 12 awe-inspiring destinations. (more…)
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Last cruise ship leaves Juneau’s tumultuous tourism season
The final cruise ship of the season, the Norwegian Jewel, left Juneau on Thursday evening, concluding a nearly 200-day cruise ship season for the capital city. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Rolls Out New Alaska Adventures. New ways to explore the Last Frontier in 2026, with newcomer Voyager of the Seas joining alongside returning favorites
Adventure awaits in Alaska as Royal Caribbean introduces the summer 2026 getaways every type of family and vacationer can take to discover the wonders of the Last Frontier. (more…)
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Tourists cost the City of Ketchikan $8 million last year
The City of Ketchikan commissioned a study by McKinley Research Group to look at how much tourism is costing the city. (more…)
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Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean plan new cruise ship port on Juneau’s Douglas Island
Goldbelt Incorporated and Royal Caribbean Group announced a partnership on Wednesday to develop a new cruise ship port on the backside of Juneau’s Douglas Island. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises Returns to Alaska in Summer 2026
Azamara Cruises is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to the breathtaking landscapes and rugged wilderness of Alaska in the summer of 2026. (more…)
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Juneau voters on track to reject Saturday cruise ship ban
Juneau voters appear set to reject a ballot measure that would have banned large cruise ships on Saturdays. (more…)
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Cruise ships to remain in Juneau overnight after canceling Southeast stops elsewhere due to storm
At least two ships arriving Monday will stay until Tuesday evening as Sitka, Ketchikan brace for wind. (more…)
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Silversea’s New Ship Silver Nova Concludes Memorable Season In Alaska, The Last Frontier
Silver Nova, the first of two innovative Nova-class ships from the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand Silversea, has completed its inaugural season in Alaska. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Ship Reports Outbreak During Last Alaska Sailing
Passengers on the final 2024 Alaska cruise for Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas did not have the cruise they may have hoped for when a gastrointestinal illness outbreak made its way through the vessel. (more…)
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Haines to start charging cruise ship passenger tariff in 2025
The Haines Assembly passed its first cruise passenger fee. The tourism director says the move will help the adventure capital be ready for expenditures related to tourism. (more…)
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Juneau’s Cruise Line Fight: Locals to Vote on ‘Ship-Free Saturday’
Thousands of residents in Juneau, Alaska, are voting through next Tuesday on an initiative to ban any cruise ship with a capacity of over 250 passengers from docking in their city on Saturdays and the Fourth of July. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises to Debut 1,250-Guest Riviera in Alaska in 2025
Oceania Cruises is offering more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025, taking travelers beyond typical tourist sights to discover the unique perspectives, local culture, soaring glaciers, and pristine wilderness of “The Last Frontier.” (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Supports Program Benefiting Local Families and the Environment in Alaska
Aboard Carnival Miracle in Juneau, Carnival Cruise Line announced a contribution toward a more sustainable future in Alaska with a $50,000 donation to the Alaska Carbon Reduction Fund (ACRF). (more…)
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Social media users get dramatic after Carnival cruise ship hits ice in Alaska: ‘Titanic moment’
A Carnival Cruise Line ship struck “an errant piece of drifting ice last Thursday while sailing in Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska,” the company confirmed to FOX Business on Monday. (more…)
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Carnival Corporation’s Alaska Land Operations Stay Local to Help State’s Seafood Industry, Fisheries
As global influences and pricing pressures continue to adversely impact the Alaskan seafood market, Carnival Corporation’s land and sea operations for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises in Alaska are taking a two-pronged approach to help mitigate the downturn’s effects in one of the state’s primary industries. (more…)
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Holland America Line’s 2026 Alaska Cruise Season Offers Front-Row Seat to the Wild Wonders of the Great Land
Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season. With six ships in the region, the cruise line is filling each voyage with experiences designed around vacationers’ top reasons to visit Alaska: an abundance of glacier viewings, a variety of wildlife sightings, captivating cultural programming and destination-centric dining. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Contributes $50,000 to Accelerate Flood Relief Efforts in Juneau, Alaska
In a significant move to support flood recovery efforts in Juneau, Alaska, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) has announced a $50,000 donation to the Juneau Community Foundation. (more…)
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Alaska Railroad Greenlights Purchase of New Seward Cruise Port
The new cruise ship terminal in Seward will offer the largest community gathering space in the area, available for off-season use. (more…)
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‘We got a bonus tour’ cruise passengers stranded in Canada by rockslide rejoin their ships in Haines
About 150 people were bused more than 6 hours and hundreds of miles to rendezvous with their ships early Wednesday morning. (more…)
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Princess Cruises Reveals Epic 2026 Alaska Season
Princess Cruises today unveiled its biggest-ever Alaska season for 2026, highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess. (more…)
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Oklahoma family socked with $12K in fees, extra expenses after getting left behind on Norwegian cruise
A family trip turned into a harrowing ordeal for an Oklahoma family who say they were left stranded in Alaska during a cruise. (more…)
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An Alaska tourist spot will vote on whether to ban cruise ships on Saturdays
Each year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the fast-diminishing Mendenhall Glacier. (more…)
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City wants to ban cruise ships amid ‘overwhelming’ tourist overrun – Juneau, Alaska
They’re delivering a stern warning. Fed up with thousands of tourists turning up in literal boatloads nearly every day during the warmer months, Juneau, Alaska is taking drastic measures. (more…)
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Wildfires in Alaska Force Cancellation of Denali Cruise Tours
A cruise line has been forced to cancel land tours in Alaska’s Denali National Park & Preserve due to a wildfire near the park’s entrance. (more…)
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Sitka and Juneau residents propose hard caps on cruise ships as tourism grows
On June 18 a group of Sitka residents submitted a proposed cruise ship-limiting ballot measure to city officials for legal review. (more…)
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UnCruise Adventures Unveils Family-Focused Alaska Cruise
UnCruise Adventures has announced the “Wild, Woolly, and Wow: Kids in Nature” itinerary. This exclusive journey aboard the Wilderness Legacy will see kids and their families immerse themselves in Alaska’s wilderness, offering access to remote locations and exciting activities. (more…)
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Holland America Line’s McKinley Chalet Rolls Out New Menus as the Denali-Based Resort Achieves Sustainable Seafood Certification
Guests enjoying Alaska Cruisetours with Holland America Line will experience something new this summer when they stay at McKinley Chalet Resort located at the gates of Denali National Park. (more…)
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Alaska limits cruise ship passengers in capital city after 1.6m visitors last year
Juneau agrees deal with industry body to curtail visits but critics say it does not go far enough to protect quality of life. (more…)
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Chamber’s six-year effort brings cruise ship to Cordova, Alaska
An extended effort by the Cordova Chamber of Commerce to boost cruise tourism got off to a smooth start last Monday, with visitors from the UnCruise Adventures’ Safari Explorer getting a first taste at what Cordova has to offer. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Reveals New Ship, Star Seeker, Will Bring Back Popular Routes of Alaska and Japan in 2026
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises revealed today it’s planning to send its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026. (more…)
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Juneau Limits Daily Cruise Ship Passengers starting in 2026
In a landmark decision to preserve the city’s unique character and protect its natural environment, Juneau has agreed to impose strict limits on the number of cruise ship passengers disembarking daily. (more…)
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