Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- Accidents
Wildfire forces cruise lines to cancel Denali NP tours
A cruise line has been compelled to cancel land tours in Alaska's Denali National Park & Preserve due to a wildfire near the park's entrance. The...
July 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port of Seattle and Carnival Corporation seal 10-year preferential berthing agreement
The Port of Seattle Commission has approved a 10-year preferential berthing agreement with Carnival Corporation, encompassing CCL/Carnival Cruise...
June 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton launches Asia-Pacific cruises in 2025 with Luminara ship
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is deploying one luxury superyacht across the Pacific Ocean. The new ultra-luxury travel brand has announced that...
June 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Puerto Vallarta joins 2026 itinerary for Virgin Voyages' newest ship Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages has announced that its newest ship - Brilliant Lady, will include Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) in her West Coast USA itinerary, debuting...
June 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vancouver pioneers biometric facial-scanning for cruise ship boarding
Boarding a cruise ship in Port Vancouver (BC Canada) has become more streamlined with the introduction of biometric facial-scanning technology...
June 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Alaska's capital Juneau sets passenger limits to manage cruise tourism
Juneau (Alaska's capital) is set to limit the number of cruise ship passengers arriving at its port due to concerns over the impact of tourism. This...
June 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar unveils new Alaskan and Japanese cruises for Star Seeker ship (2026)
Windstar Cruises shared plans for its latest vessel - Star Seeker, set to embark on voyages to Alaska and Japan upon joining the fleet in 2026...
June 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady to offer North American cruises from USA homeports (NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle)
Virgin Voyages' newest ship - Brilliant Lady debuts in 2025 with a range of North American itineraries with departures from various homeports in...
June 7, 2024 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak reported on Celebrity Summit ship's Alaskan cruise
Celebrity Cruises reported a norovirus outbreak aboard the Millennium-class vessel Celebrity Summit during her 7-night Alaskan voyage from Vancouver...
June 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn launches 2024 Alaska season with Seabourn Odyssey's final sailings
Seabourn, renowned for ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, commenced its 2024 Alaska season on Friday, May 10, as the Seabourn Odyssey set...
May 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Klawock (Alaska) celebrates maiden cruise ship visit with Seabourn Odyssey
Alaska's newest cruise port Klawock celebrated the inaugural arrival of Seabourn Odyssey ship with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on May 6. Situated...
May 10, 2024 - Accidents
FBI arrests NCL Norwegian Encore cruise ship employee accused of stabbing passengers in Alaska
An NCL-Norwegian cruise ship worker, identified as Ntando Sogoni from South Africa, has been arrested by the FBI in Alaska following accusations that...
May 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line introduces Glacier Guarantee for Alaskan cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has introduced a "Glacier Guarantee" to ensure guests have the opportunity to view one or more glaciers during their Alaska...
May 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' 2024 Alaska program features Aurora Borealis experience
This summer, guests sailing with Princess Cruises to Alaska will enjoy an exclusive Voyage to the Stars experience featuring the Aurora Borealis, or...
May 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages unveils inaugural cruise itineraries (2025-2026) for Brilliant Lady ship
Virgin Voyages has unveiled the itineraries for its 4th ship, Brilliant Lady, scheduled for launch in September 2025. Brilliant Lady's maiden...
May 2, 2024