Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
"Ship-Free Saturdays" initiative defeated as Juneau voters oppose cruise ship restrictions
Juneau voters appear poised to reject a proposed ballot measure that would have banned large cruise ships from docking on Saturdays, according to...
October 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Vancouver Cruise Terminal hits new mid-year passenger record
The Port of Vancouver (BC Canada) is on track for a record-breaking cruise season, according to mid-year figures released by the Vancouver Fraser...
October 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America brings Alaska Travel Expo to San Diego for the first time
HAL-Holland America Line will bring its renowned Alaska Cruise and Travel Show to San Diego (California USA) for the first time on Saturday, November...
October 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2026-2027 global itineraries across all 7 continents
Celebrity Cruises is set to navigate an impressive range of global destinations during its 2026-2027 season, with itineraries that span 600+ sailings...
October 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea’s ship Silver Nova wraps up inaugural Alaskan season
MS Silver Nova, the first of Silversea's two NOVA-class vessels, has successfully completed her inaugural season in Alaska. This innovative vessel...
October 1, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise ships extend stay in Juneau as storm hits Southeast Alaska
A storm forecasted to bring high winds to Southeast Alaska has led to the cancellation of scheduled cruise ship stops in Sitka and other ports. Two...
October 1, 2024 - 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