Alaska cruise news on seasonal sailings, ships, ports, and itinerary announcements. Follow the changes shaping upcoming Alaska seasons.
Holland America Line
On Volendam's 2026 Grand World Voyage, a veterans meet-up led by a veteran officer and President Beth Bodensteiner will use the cards to send messages to other veterans.
Princess Cruises
Onboard measures included crew service in buffet areas, more cleaning of frequently touched surfaces and stateroom deep-cleaning windows on June 16 and June 17.
Holland America Line
On the September 16 cruise, Zaandam will transit the Inside Passage instead of Seymour Narrows, where safe passage depends on slack-water timing.
Princess Cruises
Canada Place reached one million passengers processed through facial biometrics on June 8, as customs processing time fell to about 10 seconds.
Princess Cruises
Crew scheduled deep cleaning for all 1,542 guest cabins over June 16 and 17, with crew-served buffet stations and added handwashing reminders during the voyage.
Princess Cruises
Star Princess is in its first Alaska season from Seattle, with capacity for 4,300 passengers at lower-berth occupancy and more than 2,100 cabins.
Royal Caribbean
The carcass was towed to Lowell Point for examination; NOAA's law enforcement office is investigating, and final diagnostic results may take months.
News
Its September move to Asia begins with a twenty-two-night transpacific voyage from Vancouver to Tokyo, with Alaska destinations and Japanese overnight calls including Otaru.
News
Officers arrested Ronquillo when the ship reached Juneau, where a backpack search found two birth certificates and a California driver's license that appeared fraudulent.
Royal Caribbean
Juneau collects $13 from each cruise passenger, and about 70% buy at least one paid tour, extending visitor activity beyond the docks.
News
Explora III, the brand's first liquefied natural gas-powered ship, recently completed sea trials in the Mediterranean ahead of its scheduled July 24 launch.
Disney Cruise Line
Each ship has more than 15 departures planned, with seven-night itineraries pairing Southeast Alaska calls with scenic cruising at Dawes Glacier and the Inside Passage.