Tag Archives: Alaska Cruise Lines
Holland America Launches Voyage of the Glaciers
You have to hand it to Holland America Line. They really look like they’re on to something here with their recently announced Voyage of the Glaciers. While it certainly won’t appeal to everyone, it’s bound to be very attractive to quite a few! The package is a twist on a round trip Alaska cruise, a … Continue reading
Alaska Cruise Ships Cited for Air Quality Violations
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has handed out ten notices of violation to eight separate cruise ships. The Alaska cruise lines cited were Celebrity, International Shipping Partners, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America and Royal Caribbean. To put things in perspective, out of 224 readings taken, only ten showed results that were in … Continue reading
Alaska Cruise Demand Down Sharply
Reaching down under for an update, The Age of Australia reports on plummeting demand in the number of Australians booking Alaska cruises. The numbers aren’t pretty! According to their reporting, only 10,000 Australians may cruise the Inside Passage in 2009, a startling decrease of 50% from 2007. Cruise Express, an Australia travel agency specializing in … Continue reading
Aggressive Alaska Cruise Deals Yield Strong Bookings
The good folks at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution report on a bit of bright light for the Alaska cruise industry. Apparently the aggressive deals and discounts they have been offering have resulted in a huge rush of customers. Princess Cruises set new records for daily booking by recording an increase in volume of 17 percent over … Continue reading
American Safari Cruises Offers Luxury Alaska Cruises
American Safaris Cruises is well known for its luxury Alaska cruises. Its long time former CEO, Dan Blanchard, will be back in charge as his new holding company, InnerSea Discoveries, purchases the small ship operator. The new management will be in effect beginning with the 2009 Alaska cruise season. Blanchard has committed to maintaining American … Continue reading