Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Goldbelt Inc unveals $500M cruise port project for Douglas Island (Juneau, Alaska)
Goldbelt Inc. has begun to unveil the contours of its proposed US$500 million cruise ship port on the “backside” of Douglas Island...
October 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia scheduled for major refurbishment ahead of Alaska 2026 season
MSC has announced a substantial drydock refurbishment of MSC Poesia in preparation for its inaugural Alaskan season in summer 2026. The project...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silversea's ship Silver Endeavour completed historic Northwest Passage cruise
Silversea has concluded its 2025 Arctic season after deploying Silver Endeavour from May through September across remote sectors of the High Arctic...
September 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Virgin's ship Brilliant Lady starts her MerMaiden Voyage from NYC on Sep 5th
Virgin Voyages prepares to debut Brilliant Lady upon her “MerMaiden” voyage from New York City on September 5th, 2025, styled to evoke...
August 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys debuts Destination Immersions for Alaskan cruises
MSC Group's luxury ocean travel brand, Explora Journeys, revealed a selection of pre- and post-voyage Destination Immersions designed for both Alaska...
August 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces largest-ever Alaska deployment for 2027
Princess Cruises has detailed its most extensive Alaska cruise and cruisetour programme to date, scheduled for the 2027 season. Drawing on almost...
August 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line schedules an expansive Alaskan season (3 ships) in 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its 2027 deployment for Alaska, anchoring 3 ships—Carnival Spirit, Carnival Legend, and Carnival Luminosa...
July 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Limited‑release 2026 cruises on DCL-Disney's ships Magic and Wonder now open for booking
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has unveiled a limited slate of additions to its 2026 itinerary for the sisterships Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Among the...
July 10, 2025 - 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