Cruise news (Juneau USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Juneau postpones ordinance to codify 5-ship cruise limit
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly has postponed consideration of an ordinance that would formally establish a 5-cruise-ship-per-day limit...
September 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line opens summer 2028 schedule with 450+ voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for its Summer 2028 programme, with 450+ voyages scheduled across 20 ships and nearly 150...
August 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens bookings for 3rd Alaskan season in 2028
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its third consecutive Alaska season, with MSC Poesia scheduled to return to the region for a series of 7-night...
August 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises marks 25 years of shore power operations in Juneau
Princess Cruises is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its shore power partnership in Juneau, Alaska, marking a milestone in the cruise industry's...
July 31, 2026 - Accidents
Lindblad's National Geographic Sea Bird reported 4th Norovirus outbreak in Alaska
National Geographic Sea Bird, operated by Lindblad Expeditions, has experienced gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on two consecutive Southeast...
July 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys announces inaugural Alaskan season for EXPLORA III ship in 2027
Explora Journeys has unveiled its first programme in Alaska, scheduled for the summer of 2027. Operating from May to September, the season will mark...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Holland America’s ship MS Zaandam shortened an Alaska cruise due to propulsion issue
Holland America Line/HAL’s ship ms Zaandam curtailed an Alaska cruise following a technical issue affecting one of the propulsion systems...
June 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn introduces Alaska culinary program aboard Encore ship
Seabourn has introduced a new culinary program tailored specifically for its 2026 Alaska season, bringing regional ingredients, coastal traditions...
May 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Encore ship started Alaskan cruises from Vancouver BC
Seabourn has commenced its 2026 Alaska deployment with the maiden arrival of Seabourn Encore in Vancouver BC, marking the first time the vessel has...
May 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line opens 2026 Alaska cruise season
The arrival of MS Eurodam at Port Seattle on April 25th marked the start of the 2026 Alaskan season for HAL-Holland America Line. HAL's schedule...
April 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Juneau waterfront development moves forward with Aakw Landing agreement
The Alaskan Native corporation Huna Totem Corporation, in partnership with the City and Borough of Juneau, has concluded a tidelands lease agreement...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises aligns Alaska and New England voyages with USA's 250th anniversary
Oceania Cruises has set its sights on the USA's 250th anniversary with a series of voyages scheduled for 2026 that focus on Alaska and New England...
January 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Juneau passenger caps shift Alaska cruise ships toward Ketchikan
Ketchikan is projected to receive more cruise passengers than Juneau for the first time, reflecting the impact of voluntary ship and passenger limits...
January 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hawaii’s Green Fee runs aground as cruise tax faces court delay
Hawaii’s closely watched “Green Fee,” a new levy on hotels, short-term rentals, and cruise tourism, encountered a legal setback...
January 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages introduces month-long Alaskan cruise season 2026
Virgin Voyages is preparing for its first Alaskan deployment in summer 2026 and is positioning the program around slow-paced exploration and an...
December 3, 2025