If you’re booked on an Norwegian Bliss Alaska sailing this season, pay close attention to your itinerary updates. The ship’s ongoing propulsion system issues have forced Norwegian Cruise Line to shorten port calls on at least four stops during a recent Gulf of Alaska cruise, and the ripple effects are expected to continue into future…
Virgin Voyages has officially commenced its inaugural Alaska season, repositioning the 110,000-ton Brilliant Lady to the Pacific Northwest. Operating out of the Port of Seattle, the adults-only cruise line is introducing a stark demographic shift to an itinerary traditionally dominated by multi-generational family travel. The vessel’s summer schedule focuses on seven- to twelve-night Inside Passage…
Carnival Cruise Line recently implemented sudden modifications to its loyalty benefit structure for Platinum-level members on a Carnival Luminosa sailing from California to Alaska. The operational adjustment, executed just days before the vessel’s departure, removed specific high-tier perks due to an overwhelming concentration of elite loyalty members on the passenger manifest. The Carnival Luminosa, a…
Geological instability in the Tongass National Forest is forcing a reevaluation of maritime navigation protocols south of Juneau. On August 10, 2025, a massive paraglacial rock slope failure occurred in Tracy Arm fjord. Approximately 64 million cubic meters of rock detached from the steep granite walls and plunged into the marine basin. The impact generated…