Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Line Introduces New Insights Program for Alaska 2019
Luxury cruise line Cunard announced culturally-rich onboard programming for its 2019 cruises as the legendary brand sails back to Alaska to offer...
September 16, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Grand Princess
U.S. Coast Guard aircrew has transported a 71-year-old female passenger to the hospital on Sunday, September 2, after the woman suffered head injury...
September 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Regent Seven Seas Unveils 2020-2021 Itineraries
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas unveiled its 2020-2021 itineraries, showcasing 167 cruises including maiden calls to a total of 11 new ports across Asia...
August 18, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced From Grand Princess
A female passenger has been medevaced from a Princess Cruises ship off the coast of Oregon after suffering kidney failure. The US Coast Guard was...
August 14, 2018 - Accidents
Crew Member Goes Overboard from Holland America Ship
A crew member is missing from a Holland America cruise ship in Alaska. The Coast Guard searched via helicopter in Sitka Sound for a man reported...
August 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Joy Heads to Alaska 2019
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced changes to its Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand’s 2019-2020 deployments to better monetize...
July 20, 2018 - Accidents
Holland America Cruise Passenger Lost Overboard
A 69-year-old cruise passenger of a Holland America Line cruise ship was lost overboard at Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. The park announced...
July 15, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Coalition Urges Carnival Corp. to Stop Using HFO in Arctic
An international coalition of environmental groups joined together to force Carnival Corporation to stop using heavy fuel oil (HFO) on its...
July 11, 2018 - Accidents
Alaskan Dream Runs Aground North of Sitka
The small cruise ship Alaskan Dream ran aground Saturday morning, June 30, north of Sitka (Baranof Island, Alaska). All passengers and crew were...
July 4, 2018