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Astoria Expects 28,000 Cruise Passengers in 2026
Norwegian Jade put about 2,300 passengers in town during an eight-hour call before continuing to Vancouver Island and other Canadian stops.
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Seward Dock Delay Shifts Ovation Alaska Turnaround to Whittier
Whittier’s only land route is the two-and-a-half-mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, a single-lane highway-and-rail tunnel with timed openings.
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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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Five Cruise Lines Drop Tracy Arm From 2026 Alaska Itineraries
Alaska cruising is learning to live with a shifting coastline as landslide risk forces operators to redesign signature glacier days, turning backup fjords into the new main route.
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Royal Caribbean to Charge $4.99 for Coca-Cola Freestyle Access in 2026
Royal Caribbean’s move reflects a wider shift toward unbundling onboard perks. Small add-ons are becoming a tool to curb misuse, cut waste, and protect margins.