Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Juneau (Alaska) votes on "Ship-Free Saturday" initiative to limit cruise tourism
Thousands of Juneau (Alaska) residents are currently voting on an initiative that could ban cruise ships with capacities exceeding 250 passengers...
September 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions unveils 2026-2027 season, marking 130 years of polar exploration
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, marking its 130th year of exploration. Building on its legacy as a pioneer in...
September 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announces new 2026 Caribbean and Transpacific voyages
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of new itineraries for the 2026-2027 season, featuring voyages from major USA homeports...
September 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions unveils 2026-2027 itineraries, celebrating 130 years of exploration
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions has unveiled its 2026-2027 expedition program, featuring new itineraries across Antarctica, Alaska, Greenland, Norway, and...
September 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises introduces first Alaskan sailings on Riviera ship, tailored for food lovers
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its focus on culinary excellence and immersive destination experiences, will offer a series of in-depth explorations of...
September 13, 2024 - Accidents
No damage found after Carnival Spirit contacts ice in Tracy Arm Fjord
A CCL-Carnival Cruise Line ship made minor contact with a piece of ice while navigating Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord last week, though no hull...
September 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean and Goldbelt partner to bring Starlink Internet to downtown Juneau
As cruise ship traffic in downtown Juneau increases, network congestion has become a growing concern. In response, the Royal Caribbean Group and...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar opens bookings for Star Seeker ship's 2025-2026 Caribbean-Alaska-Asia/Japan cruises
Windstar Cruises will welcome its newest addition, Star Seeker, to its fleet in December 2025. The small ship company has unveiled the vessel's...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line opens bookings for Alaska 2026 cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has commenced bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season, deploying 6 ships in the region: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises unveils 39 new voyages for 2026, booking now open
Crystal Cruises has opened bookings for its voyages through early summer 2026, offering 39 sailings across diverse regions including Indonesia, Japan...
August 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival reveals 2026-2027 cruise plans with new European and Alaska itineraries
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled the initial phase of its 2026-2027 deployment plans, starting with summer 2026 sailings to highly sought-after...
August 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 106 Alaskan voyages for 2016 season
Princess Cruises has announced plans to offer 106 voyages to 15 destinations in Alaska from May to September 2016. These voyages will depart from...
August 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas adds Rocky Mountaineer (train travel) to select Alaska 2025 cruises
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the introduction of a 6-night land program for select Alaska 2025 sailings, featuring a journey aboard...
August 10, 2024