Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Port Seward (Alaska) gains $46M boost for emission-reducing cruise facilities
The Port of Seward, Alaska, a significant cruise destination on the Kenai Peninsula, recently secured a US$45.7 million Environmental Protection...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle WA completes shore power project 7 years ahead of schedule
As Seattle’s 2024 cruise season concludes, the Port of Seattle (Washington, USA) and city officials celebrated the completion of a landmark...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady scheduled for Pacific Northwest and Alaska cruises in 2026
Virgin Voyages’ newest vessel - Brilliant Lady, will conclude her inaugural North American season with a selection of 17 new itineraries...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC starts Alaskan cruises in 2026 with MSC Poesia ship leaving from Seattle WA USA
MSC Cruises will embark on its inaugural Alaska season from May through September 2026. MSC Poesia ship will operate 7-night itineraries from...
October 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean expands Alaska cruises in 2026 with 4-ship fleet
RCI-Royal Caribbean has announced its Alaska 2026 itineraries, offering a range of voyages that showcase the region’s natural landscapes...
October 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea unveils 2026 Voyage Collection with 160+ Global Journeys
Silversea Cruises has announced the release of 160+ new ocean voyages for 2026, now open for general booking. These itineraries will span 33...
October 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026 Collection with 100+ global itineraries
Oceania Cruises has announced its highly anticipated 2026 Collection, featuring 100+ itineraries and 35 Grand Voyages, with bookings available from...
October 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
"Ship-Free Saturdays" initiative defeated as Juneau voters oppose cruise ship restrictions
Juneau voters appear poised to reject a proposed ballot measure that would have banned large cruise ships from docking on Saturdays, according to...
October 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vancouver Cruise Terminal hits new mid-year passenger record
The Port of Vancouver (BC Canada) is on track for a record-breaking cruise season, according to mid-year figures released by the Vancouver Fraser...
October 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America brings Alaska Travel Expo to San Diego for the first time
HAL-Holland America Line will bring its renowned Alaska Cruise and Travel Show to San Diego (California USA) for the first time on Saturday, November...
October 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2026-2027 global itineraries across all 7 continents
Celebrity Cruises is set to navigate an impressive range of global destinations during its 2026-2027 season, with itineraries that span 600+ sailings...
October 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea’s ship Silver Nova wraps up inaugural Alaskan season
MS Silver Nova, the first of Silversea's two NOVA-class vessels, has successfully completed her inaugural season in Alaska. This innovative vessel...
October 1, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise ships extend stay in Juneau as storm hits Southeast Alaska
A storm forecasted to bring high winds to Southeast Alaska has led to the cancellation of scheduled cruise ship stops in Sitka and other ports. Two...
October 1, 2024 - Accidents
180 passengers affected by Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s ship Radiance OTS
The USA's CDC agency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reported a gastrointestinal illness/Norovirus outbreak on RCI-Royal Caribbean's...
September 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Haines Borough Assembly approves new cruise passenger tariff starting in 2025
The Haines Borough Assembly introduced its first-ever cruise passenger fee to support the town’s tourism infrastructure. The assembly...
September 29, 2024