Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises celebrates the restart of Majestic Princess in Los Angeles
Princess Cruises celebrated Majestic Princess' arrival and return to service at the Port of Los Angeles (Long Beach-San Pedro, California) on...
October 7, 2021 - Cruise Industry
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) rebranded American Queen Voyages (AQV)
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company, which is part of Hornblower Group, is now the new brand merging AQSC and VCL-Victory Cruise Lines - American...
September 30, 2021 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's final episode of EMBARK – the Series
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the final episode of its EMBARK – the Series, “Adventure Awaits,” would premiere on...
September 21, 2021 - Cruise Industry
3 HAL-Holland America ships restart in Spring 2022
By late spring 2022, HAL-Holland America Line will have its entire fleet back into service with the restart of three more vessels. MS Noordam is...
September 9, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Sitka Assembly approves 20-year land lease for development for cruise passengers
The Sitka Assembly authorized a 20-year lease of land to Alaska Native corporation for development for cruise passengers. The Assembly (voting 5-2...
September 1, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten adds 3rd battery hybrid powered ship, MS Otto Sverdrup
Hurtigruten Expeditions introduced the fleet’s 3rd battery-hybrid powered ship - MS Otto Sverdrup/Finnmarken. Otto Sverdrup departed from...
August 25, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal's Phase 1 dock expansion completed (partnership with RCG-Royal...
On August 17, the Southeast Alaskan community of Sitka (Baranof Island) welcomed one of RCI-Royal Caribbean’s largest ships - Ovation of the...
August 20, 2021 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line celebrating Great Cruise Comeback
The NCLH-owned NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line completed its milestone-making journey in the USA with the return of Norwegian Encore to Seattle Washington...
August 18, 2021 - Cruise Industry
At least 6 NOT vaccinated Royal Caribbean passengers left on the dock in Seattle WA
At least 6 RCI-Royal Caribbean passengers were left on the dock in Seattle WA on August 13 because they had not received the COVID vaccine. ...
August 16, 2021 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival launches “La Back To Funna” campaign
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line - "America’s Cruise Line" - is “Back to Fun.” Coinciding with the debut of fleet's newest ship - Mardi...
August 7, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises introduces Alaska 2023 program
The Carnival Corporation-owned Princess Cruises announced its 2023 cruises and cruisetours in Alaska, including the "Voyage of the Glaciers...
August 6, 2021 - Accidents
5 Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship passengers died in an Alaskan floatplane crash
On August 5, 2021, while the Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship was docked in Ketchikan AK, a total of 6 people died in a floatplane crash accident. Among...
August 6, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' ship Majestic Princess successfully completes first voyage after restart
Princess Cruises' Majestic Princess ship successfully returned to Seattle Washington on August 1, concluding the Alaskan voyage and marking the first...
August 3, 2021 - Cruise Industry
VCL-Victory Cruise Lines unveils highlights for Ocean Victory’s inaugural 2022 season
The AQSC-owned VCL-Victory Cruise Lines will mark its expedition experience debut with the brand new Ocean Victory ship next year. Specially...
July 30, 2021 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line starts Alaska 2021 season with Carnival Miracle ship from Seattle
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line commenced its weekly Alaska sailings from Seattle WA on Tuesday, July 27, and held a “Back to Fun” ribbon...
July 28, 2021