Cruise news (Alaska-tagged)

Cunard opens bookings for 2022 cruises and Queen Mary 2's Transatlantic Crossings
Cunard Line’s 2022 cruise schedule for RMS Queen Mary 2 (QM2), Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria is now on sale. 35+ countries feature in the...
November 18, 2020
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RCI-Royal Caribbean introduces new Alaska 2022 itineraries
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is preparing for its Alaska 2022 season with new itineraries that tout 4 call ports and others showcasing twice the...
November 12, 2020
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Oceania Cruises introduces “2022 Europe and North America Collection”
The premium travel brand Oceania Cruises released its Europe and North America 2022 itineraries for preview before opening for sale on November 11...
November 8, 2020
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RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises' biggest booking day for season 2022-2023
Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced they had achieved the largest booking day in the luxury line's 28-year history with the launch of its...
November 2, 2020
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Cruise ship passengers to pay an extra $2 in Ketchikan
In case cruise ship passengers stop in Port Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island, Alaska) in 2021, they are likely to pay an extra US$2 in head taxes...
October 31, 2020
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HAL-Holland America Line with 6 Alaskan cruise ships in 2021
In 2021, HAL-Holland America Line has an expanded Alaskan program with a full season of voyages and cruise tours (Land+Sea Journeys) showcasing the...
October 21, 2020
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Hurtigruten establishes separate expedition cruise entity
Hurtigruten Group reported strong demand for 2021-2022 cruises. Preparing for post-COVID expansion, the company announced it will redefine its...
October 16, 2020
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Alaska cruise ports issue plea to save 2021 season
After facing a devastating season that saw no cruise ships call on ports in Alaska and BC (British Columbia) as a result of the global pandemic, port...
October 11, 2020
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Seabourn introduces 2021 Alaska and British Columbia cruises
The ultra-luxury brand Seabourn Cruises introduced a host of immersive experiences and itineraries in British Columbia (BC Canada) and Alaska (USA...
October 5, 2020
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Princess Cruises introduces summer 2021 roundtrip departures from Los Angeles
Princess Cruises announced a new (company's first) summer season with homeporting in Los Angeles (Long Beach CA) in 2021. Offering various voyages...
October 3, 2020
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Alaska Dream Cruises introduces 2021 Inside Passage Sojourn
The small ship company Alaskan Dream Cruises introduced its 2021 Inside Passage Sojourn itinerary. Passengers are invited to explore Sitka AK, which...
September 29, 2020
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Princess Cruises sold the sisterships Sea Princess and Sun Princess
Princess Cruises sold two of its ships as part of Carnival Corporation's plan to sell 18 liners from its fleet in 2020 amid the pandemic. In an...
September 18, 2020
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Princess Cruises' ship Sky Princess homeported in Southampton UK in 2021
Princess Cruises-operated liner Sky Princess is due to depart from the United Kingdom for the first time in 2021. The 1830-cabin cruise ship was...
September 15, 2020
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GVHA-Greater Victoria Harbour Authority achieves higher environmental ranking for Victoria Cruise...
The not-for-profit GVHA (Greater Victoria Harbour Authority) achieved a ranking of 3.7 out of 5 by Green Marine, which is an increase over their...
September 6, 2020
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Cunard Line extends pause in operations until March 25, 2021
In an acknowledgment of the UK FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) guidance and the complexity of operating world cruises, luxury cruise line...
August 25, 2020
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