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Victoria Welcomes Three First-Time Cruise Calls in Two Days
Chief Jerome Thomas of Esquimalt Nation welcomed Star Princess, and Songhees Nation Councillor Jeannie George greeted Sunday’s arrivals.
Alaska
Alaska cruise news on seasonal sailings, ships, ports, and itinerary announcements. Follow the changes shaping upcoming Alaska seasons.
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Ketchikan to Review Five-Year CLIA Cruise Port Pact May 7
The draft follows more than a year of talks and eleven versions, with Laurie Booyse saying it draws on Juneau’s CLIA pact after an expensive legal fight.
Carnival Cruise Line
Juneau’s Goldbelt Tram Stays Closed After Employee Injuries
The shutdown highlights how heavily Juneau’s cruise economy depends on a few marquee shore attractions, where safety delays can ripple through peak-season visits.
Holland America Line
Carnival Tests Cleaner Cruise Operations in Alaska
Alaska is becoming a proving ground for cruise decarbonization, where port communities and operators are testing whether cleaner fuel and grid power can scale.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Expands eDNA Monitoring to 18 Alaska Sailings
The expansion shows how cruise ships are becoming platforms for biodiversity research in sensitive regions as operators face growing pressure to show environmental stewardship.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Limits Platinum Perks on Loyalty-Heavy Alaska Cruise
The move shows how cruise loyalty programs can strain as more repeat guests reach higher tiers, turning once-premium perks into a capacity challenge.
Holland America Line
Juneau Opens 2026 Cruise Season Under Daily Passenger Caps
Juneau’s new limits signal a maturing Alaska cruise market, where ports are trying to smooth peak crowds without stepping back from tourism’s economic pull.
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Vancouver Cruise Traffic Set to Hit Record in Canada Place’s 40th Year
The milestone underscores Vancouver’s growing pull as an Alaska cruise gateway, as Pacific Northwest ports compete for itineraries and passenger spending.
Princess Cruises
Star Princess Debuts in Seattle for Alaska Cruise Season
Star Princess' arrival underscores how Alaska cruising is becoming a higher-stakes Seattle market, with major lines adding larger ships to meet sustained demand.
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Petersburg Approves 50-Year Lease for American Cruise Lines Dock
Petersburg’s deal reflects how smaller Alaska ports are courting cruise growth on their own terms, balancing tourism demand with working harbor needs.
Princess Cruises
Princess and Holland America Pledge $175K for Ketchikan Legion Rebuild
The pledge underscores how major cruise lines are tying Alaska growth to local institutions, reinforcing relationships in ports that anchor their summer business.
News
Seattle Opens 2026 Cruise Season, Forecasting Record 2.1M Passengers
Seattle’s cruise boom is colliding with a West Coast push for cleaner port calls. The port’s shore power stance hints at how Alaska gateways will be judged next.