Cruise News Articles

Jeremy Gieser and his wife, Tisha. Jeremy wants Alaska communities to “pull together and take a proactive role in accommodating the visitor industry while working to protect and sustain Alaska?s pristine environment.” Name: Jeremy Gieser Title: Director of Tourism Marketing,…

Willie Hensley sailed aboard the Coral Princess this month. Willie Hensley, respected Native leader and former state legislator, was a special guest lecturer aboard the May 18 sailing of the Coral Princess. Hensley provided passengers with his unique perspective on…

A state report on the 2008 ocean ranger program found that “the cruise vessels are environmentally aware, and have sound environmental systems and operational practices in place to minimize environmental impacts.” Some 32 rangers completed 456 of 516 voyages last…

Holland America Line’s new cookbook, “A Taste of Elegance,” written by the cruise line’s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, is now available in bookstores. A sequel to “A Taste of Excellence,” it contains recipes from the ships’ dining room and alternative…

Alaska Legislative Digest With the addition of amendment expanding the definition of cruise ship-monitoring “ocean rangers,” increasing the possible number of applicants. SB 183, sponsored by Sen. Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) gave the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) authority to distribute…

To celebrate the anniversary of Alaska’s statehood, Holland America is serving salmon 50 different ways. In honor of Alaska’s 50th anniversary of statehood, Holland America Line is bringing back its popular “Salmon 50 Ways” on its ships in Alaska. Over…

House Bill 134, after a thorough review by the State House of Representatives, is headed to the floor for a vote of the full House membership. HB 134 was introduced by Rep. John Harris, R-Valdez, and cosponsored by 11 of…

Sbauna Lee works the crowd at The Great Alaska Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan. Name: Shauna Lee Title: Shore Excursion and Marketing Manager, The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, Ketchikan. Her business: We present a live action competition featuring world champion athletes…

A visitor favorite in Fairbanks is a stop at the trans-Alaska pipeline, which stretches 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. More than 15 million barrels of oil have moved through the pipeline since startup in 1977. FAIRBANKS – The…

The 88,500-ton Carnival Spirit returns to Alaska this season, primarily cruising between Whittier and Vancouver. The ship carries 2,124 passengers and a crew of 930. Fourteen cruise lines have announced they will dispatch a total of 40 cruise ships to…