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Vancouver Hits 1 Million Cruise Passengers Processed by Biometrics
The terminal typically runs four biometric stations on cruise days, with twelve tables available for peaks and staff adjusting tablet heights for passengers.
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Canada Place Prepares for 60,000 Cruise Passengers During World Cup
Vancouver expects about 1.4 million cruise passengers on just under 360 calls this year, while Canada Place marks its fortieth year as an Alaska cruise homeport.
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Nanaimo Opens Cruise Season as Calls Double From Last Year
Nanaimo’s gradual cruise rebound shows how smaller Vancouver Island ports are courting lines with less-crowded calls and hopes of turning day visits into longer stays.
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Prince Rupert Opens Projected Record Cruise Season With Noordam
Prince Rupert’s rapid cruise growth signals how smaller British Columbia ports are gaining ground as lines look beyond marquee Alaska gateways for fresh coastal itineraries.
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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.
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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.
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Holland America Unveils $500M Six-Ship Renovation Plan
As new ships get pricier, Holland America is betting on major refits to keep mid-sized classics competitive, pairing new suites with efficiency upgrades.
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Holland America Launches 153rd Anniversary Sale With $400 Credit
Holland America is leaning on anniversary pricing and bundle-style perks to lock in demand far in advance, underscoring how fiercely cruise lines are competing for early bookings.
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Holland America, Carnival Drop Tracy Arm From 2026 Alaska Cruises
The reroute signals a growing challenge for Alaska cruising as retreating glaciers destabilize steep fjord walls, forcing operators to rethink where big ships can safely chase ice.