Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle Expects Another Record Season
The record 1,114,888 cruise passengers using the two cruise terminals of port Seattle in 2018 is set to be broken in 2019 via the arrival of a pair...
January 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
New Alaska Ferries Need Additional US$30 Million in Public Money
An additional USD 30 million in public money is needed to install crew quarters on the two new ferries of Alaska, Alaska Marine Highway System...
December 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line Introduces Full Season of Alaska Cruises in 2020
Luxury cruise line Cunard announced it will spend a full season in Alaska between June and September 2020 onboard the newly-refurbished Queen...
December 21, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Announces 2020-2021 Expedition Cruise Program
Hurtigruten announced its 2020-2021 expedition cruise program, unveiling new ships and destinations. Highlights include: line’s first series of...
December 5, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Introduces Alaska Program for 2020
Princess Cruises announced its 2020 Alaska season with voyages and cruisetours, on sale starting on November 15. The new season features 8 ships...
November 15, 2018 - Cruise Industry
3 Royal Caribbean Ships to Sail 2020 Alaska Itineraries
Royal Caribbean recently unveiled its 2020 Alaska summer season. The return of the largest cruise ship to sail Gulf of Alaska, Ovation of the Seas...
November 11, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle Plans $348M Waterfront Upgrades and Tax Increase
Port Seattle Commission Board will soon unveil plans for US$348 million in waterfront upgrades, and building a new cruise terminal. The first port...
November 10, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Announces Alaska and Hawaii 2020 Deployments
Carnival Cruise Line announced their cruise ship deployments for voyages to Alaska and Hawaii in 2020. The company is moving its Carnival Legend...
November 10, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Debuts New Restaurant and Bar
In May 2019, during Princess Cruises 50th year in Alaska, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge debuts Fannie Q's - a new restaurant and bar named after...
October 31, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Introduces New Alaska Voyages 2019
Cruisers looking to explore the natural wonders of Alaska in 2019 now have a total of 133 voyages and 15 Land+Sea Journeys to select from aboard...
October 30, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Victoria Marks End of Record Cruise Season
The final cruise ship visit to Ogden Point Cruise Terminal, Victoria BC will be on Sunday, October 14, marking the end to port’s record...
October 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line Unveils Shore Excursions for Alaska Voyages in 2019
Luxury cruise line Cunard announced new shore excursions for when the brand returns to Alaska with 2019 voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth. The liner...
October 4, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Grand Princess
A 77-year-old woman has been medically evacuated from a Princess Cruises ship in Oregon waters after suffering a stroke. The USCG (U.S. Coast Guard...
September 30, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Bliss Docks at Canada Place for the First Time
The largest cruise ship ever to visit port of Vancouver arrives this weekend. Norwegian Bliss is about the length of 3 football fields at 333 m and...
September 30, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Latest Ship Completes Inaugural Alaska Season
Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest and most innovative cruise ship to date, Norwegian Bliss, will complete the inaugural season to Alaska from...
September 27, 2018