Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Windstar’s newest ship Star Seeker features 112 suites and modernized public spaces
Windstar Cruises' newest vessel, Star Seeker, is scheduled to commence her inaugural sailing season in December 2025. Following the formal...
April 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line's 2025 Alaska cruise season starts April 26th
HAL-Holland America Line will commence its 2025 Alaska cruise season on April 26, deploying 6 vessels—Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam...
April 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth completes refurbishment ahead of Miami and Alaska deployments
Cunard’s MS Queen Elizabeth ship has completed an extensive 3-week refurbishment at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore in preparation...
March 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alaskan Senator proposes PVSA waiver to bypass Canadian ports
In a recent development, Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has proposed a waiver to the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) that would permit cruise...
March 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast USA cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has finalized its 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast cruise seasons, emphasizing extended voyages and regional expertise...
March 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line expands 2026 offerings with new ships and destinations
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced its 2026 deployment, featuring expanded itineraries in Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. The...
February 13, 2025