Princess Cruises Unveils 2026 Alaska Season
Princess Cruises is introducing its largest-ever Alaska season for 2026, featuring the new Star Princess ship. MORE ABOUT THE 2026 SEASON The 2026 Alaska season will feature 8 Princess ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations. Star Princess, the second Sphere Class ship, will debut in the fall o
Holland America Line Releases Longer Alaska Cruises for 2024
Holland America Line has released details for the company’s 2024 Alaska season. The cruise line is debuting a brand-new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, as well as several 14-day voyages and 117 week-long cruises. The company offers more sailings to Glacier Bay N
NORWEGIAN’S ALASKA AWAITS
A cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line can be the best way to experience the Great Land. If you’ve ever wanted to visit Alaska, it’s time to stop wishing and waiting for the right time to travel. As America’s last great wilderness, Alaska has some of the wildest views in the world; from cruis
The Mill at Ward Cove is Alaska’s Newest Cruise Port
Cruising in Alaska is finally ready for a full season and cruisers could not be more excited about sailing to the wildest state in the country! There’s been a lot of upgrades to ports in Alaska over the past few years, but none more so than Ward Cove, just north of Ketchikan. The Mill at [&helli
Holland America Line Launches “Alaska Up Close”
PHOTO CREDIT: Andy Newman/Holland America LineMt. McKinley, Denali Alaska season is right around the corner and after two years of shortened seasons or no season at all, this one is going to be big. Holland America Line is preparing for cruises to Alaska with a new 360° experience they’re cal
Alaska Cruise Countdown
What a great (albeit abbreviated) summer it has been for the great state of Alaska. For all the beauty, pristine wilderness and tales of gold that the state represents, the glitter faded when Canada’s pandemic-related travel restrictions took a toll on cruises last year. But thanks to forward-thin
Cruiser’s Guide to Glacier Bay National Park
You won’t have to use your imagination to understand why the Huna Tlingit consider Glacier Bay to be their spiritual homeland. Advancing glaciers drove them out for a time during the middle of the 18th century, but retreating ice has been drawing them home in recent years. Crystaline waters fi
Port Guide: Skagway, Alaska
When you step off the ship in Skagway, you’ll find yourself back in time in a frontier town built on the wild-eyed dreams of gold seekers from all across the globe. A glance down the main drag, Broadway Street, reveals a small cityscape worthy of a Hollywood set for filming scenes portraying t
See it All: Explore Alaska and the Canadian Rockies in One Easy Trip
The first rays of morning sunshine touch down along the calm waters of Vancouver, British Columbia’s downtown harbor with glimpses of fiery orange, deep crimson, and rich purple. The North Shore Mountains rise up into the clouds, hiding their peaks from the colors of the morning. A harbor seal pop
10 Things You Can’t Cruise Without
Heading out on a cruise and wondering what you need to pack? Practically every ship has shops onboard that carry essentials you may need or forgot to bring, but there are some items you don’t want to leave home without. Whether you’re a veteran cruisers or embarking on your first voyage
Cruise to Alaska Tops List of Vacation Bookings in 2019
How popular are cruises to Alaska? In a survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group, one of North America’s largest travel agent companies, 38% of respondents booked a cruise to Alaska last year. It was the top domestic vacation for North Americans followed closely by Orlando, Las Vegas, New York Cit
REPORT: Port Ketchikan Eyes New Cruise Docks
While most cruise ship enthusiasts marvel at the size and grandeur of today’s megaships, those at Port Ketchikan in Alaska see a major problem in the making. According to local radio station KRBD, Ketchikan is apparently in talks with Norwegian Cruise Line to increase the limited number of mega-sh
Norwegian Bliss to be Custom Built for Alaska Cruising
Norwegian Bliss to be Custom Built for Alaska Cruising Cruise News – October 13, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its next new ship, Norwegian Bliss, will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience. The new ship will
