Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- Accidents
Missing passenger from NCL's ship Norwegian Bliss found dead in Gold Ridge (Alaska)
A 62-year-old female passenger was reported missing in Juneau, Alaska USA, after failing to return to the Norwegian Bliss before its scheduled...
July 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara schedules year-round Alaskan Cruisetours for 2026
For 2026, Azamara Cruises will introduce a new series of Cruisetours, crafted to immerse passengers more fully in the landscapes of Alaska and...
June 29, 2025 - Accidents
VIDEO: Celebrity Edge drifts from pier in Juneau as squall hits moorings
Strong winds whipped through Juneau (Alaska) on Monday, June 16th, catching the Celebrity Edge ship at berth in a sudden afternoon squall. The gale...
June 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth homeported in Seattle & Miami with full-season Alaskan & Caribbean...
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth made an inaugural arrival in Seattle (Washington) on June 12th, marking the first time the vessel has been...
June 15, 2025 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's scheduled visits to Juneau (Alaska) canceled due to port fee conflict
A rupture in relations between RCI-Royal Caribbean International and the Alaskan port of Juneau has recently resulted in the cancellation of multiple...
June 10, 2025 - Accidents
Legal dispute arises over Skagway's revised excursion tax policy
In December 2024, the Municipality of Skagway (Alaska USA) enacted Ordinance 24-12, amending its sales tax code to include commissions earned by...
May 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line prepares for record-breaking summer operations
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is entering the 2025 summer season with its most extensive deployment to date. With a fleet of 29 large vessels in...
May 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys adds maiden cruise ports to 2027 Summer schedule
In the summer season of 2027, Explora Journeys is set to expand its horizons with a series of notable developments. Under the initiative titled "An...
May 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
First cruise ship LNG bunkering at Port Vancouver (BC Canada)
The Port of Vancouver (BC Canada) has marked a significant milestone in maritime sustainability with the first-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG...
May 13, 2025 - Accidents
NCL Norwegian Bliss ship's Alaskan cruise interrupted by several medical emergencies
A recent 7-day Alaska cruise aboard Norwegian Bliss experienced multiple medical emergencies, with one case prompting a USCG/Coast Guard airlift. The...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Legend arrives at San Francisco for seasonal homeporting
On May 8, 2025, the cruise ship Carnival Legend made her inaugural arrival at the Port of San Francisco (California USA), marking the beginning of...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line marks 15 years in Seattle, launches Alaska 2025 season
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line commemorates its 15th year of homeport operations in Seattle (Washington USA) with the deployment of Carnival Luminosa for...
May 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS Europa 2 ship initiates Nanaimo’s 2025 cruise season
Port Nanaimo on Vancouver Island (BC Canada) commenced its 2025 cruise season with the arrival of MS Europa 2, an ultra-luxury vessel operated by...
April 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia to operate extended Caribbean itineraries from PortMiami in winter 2026–2027
MSC Cruises has announced the deployment of the MSC Poesia for the winter 2026–2027 season, offering a series of 10- and 11-night Caribbean...
April 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Azamara expands Alaskan itineraries with 2026 cruisetour packages
Azamara Cruises is set to enhance its Alaska itineraries in summer 2026 by introducing 9 new Cruisetour packages. These are land programs, ranging...
April 20, 2025