New Crystal ship for Northwest Passage
Crystal Endeavor will be the world’s first purpose-built Polar Code-compliant megayacht.
Royal Caribbean serves up Alaska’s local flavor
If you want to discover what makes a place special, hang out with the locals.
Ships outgrowing Canada Place
Vancouver may soon be unable to accommodate the growing tourism demand without investing in its facilities.
Ketchikan welcomes its first 1,000,000th cruise visitor
Ketchikan welcomed its 1 millionth cruise ship visitor Sept. 25, a sure sign that Alaska’s cruise ship industry is a vibrant and growing sector of Alaska’s economy., as is the overall tourism industry.
Technology drives environmental efforts
Cruise lines are transforming the modern fleet with new technologies and designs to protect the oceans, air and destinations that millions of cruise passengers enjoy each year.
Game on aboard the Bliss
Relaxation will be fast and furious aboard the Norwegian Bliss, the 4,250-passenger ship especially built for the Alaska trade.
Princess debuts PAWS program in Alaska
Princess Cruises presented its first donation from the Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor (PAWS) to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) in the amount of $25,000.
State doubles tourism funding in capital budget
Facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, declining revenue and a public generally opposed to new taxes, the state has cut back on most services.