A large number of ships crowded in Juneau.

Small Alaskan town to vote on no-cruise Saturdays – now Royal Caribbean threatens lawsuit

On October 1, the City of Juneau will vote on whether to pass a proposal known as “ship-free Saturdays”. Is this fair on cruise?

Princess ship sailing in Alaska with glaciers

Caps to be set on Alaska cruise capacity

Alaska is about to begin a bumper cruise season, however, future seasons aren't looking quite as promising. From 2026, the major Alaskan port of Juneau will begin to place caps on capacity.

Discovery Princess, Alaska Cruise

Dog-sledding and king crabs: How Princess ups the discovery in Alaska

Princess is known as the No.1 cruise line for Alaska. And Cruise Passenger steps on board the Discovery Princess to see the Last Frontier.

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Prices fall as Alaska welcomes its biggest fleet – and Aussies are snapping up bargains

Alaska is set for a record season – driving prices down and making this a great time to try the Great Land, travel agents ...

Exclusive Survey: best cruise sales of 2022 where you can save a whopping $16,930

Exclusive Survey: best cruise sales of 2022 where you can save a whopping $16,930

Cruise is back up and running – 347 ships were sailing at the start of May. But while bookings for late in the year ...

Demand for Antarctica and Alaska skyrockets as Scenic reports 100% increase in sales.

Demand for Antarctica and Alaska skyrockets as Scenic reports 100% increase in sales

Cruisers are craving special destinations to make up for the lost pandemic years, with Scenic revealing that they’ve seen a 100 per cent increase ...

Norwegian Encore sets sail on her inaugural Alaskan season and the first for the line in the US in 500 days

Norwegian Encore sets sail on her inaugural Alaskan season and the first for the line in the US in 500 days

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore set sail on her first voyage for her inaugural Alaskan season. But it was also a celebration for the ...

A region rejoices as Princess and Holland America return to service in Seattle

A region rejoices as Princess and Holland America return to service in Seattle

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have celebrated their much-awaited return to the port of Seattle, with a big celebration in the city. As ...

Royal Caribbean makes triumphant return to Alaska

Royal Caribbean makes triumphant return to Alaska

For the first time in nearly a year-and-a-half, Royal Caribbean is sailing in Alaska. Serenade of the Seas made itself the first large cruise ...

A whale breaching in Alaska

Cruise passengers heading to Alaska must prove they are COVID free

Alaska has become one of the first major cruise ports which will require all travellers to provide proof that they are COVID-19 free to ...

Queen Victoria

Cunard extends suspension and cancels Alaska sailings

Cunard has announced it will be extending its suspension period, until July for the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria, and until September for the Queen Elizabeth. ...

Ocean Cruise Destination

Alaska goes from boom to bust as season is halted

Two of the biggest players in the Alaska cruise season have cancelled the start of the season, leaving  Alaska tourism reeling. Princess Cruises and ...

Alaska shore excursions - Princess Cruises

HAL vs Princess – which is best for Alaska shore excursions

Last week, we reported the great debate between the two iconic lines offering Alaska cruises: Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. We covered their ...

Alaska bears

Great deals and new experiences: why 2020 is the year to visit Alaska

Next year is set to be the year of the Alaskan cruise. New piers, restaurants, zip lines, bear-viewing platforms and gondolas are all on ...

Ocean Cruise Destination

With records smashed, is Alaska ready for even more ships in 2020?

The record summer Alaska cruise season is drawing to a close. But already, the beautiful but sensitive region is gearing up for six per ...

Alaska overtourism

Alaska faces overtourism test as 1.3 million arrive by ship

The Ruby Princess docked to much fanfare in Juneau harbour last Sunday, kicking off the biggest season ever in Alaskan waters and a major ...

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