Tag Archives: Alaska Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Serenades of the Sea No Longer an Alaska Cruise Ship
As reported by the Calgary Herald, Royal Caribbean claims it’s not the crushing recession or low bookings that have forced it to take Serenades of the Sea off the Alaska cruise market. No, it’s high taxes! I guess it sounds better than simply saying your prices are too high to fill all of your ships. … Continue reading
Alaska Cruise Deals Offered on Silversea Cruises
Just in from The West Australian, Silversea Cruises has announced aggressive savings for a number of its upcoming Alaska cruises. The cruise line is offering an onboard spending credit of $774 per person–a full $1549 per couple–for its May and September sailings on its Silver Shadow ship. The promotion can be applied to shore excursions, … Continue reading
Cruise West Celebrates Alaska’s 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Alaska’s statehood, and Cruise West has some phenomenal Alaska cruise deals and itineraries on offer to celebrate. Cruise West began offering cruises in Alaska in 1973, and has risen to become one of the premier small ship Alaska cruise lines. Their ships carry no more than 140 guests, … Continue reading
Cruise Lines Stock Market Performance Struggles
Robin Farley, an analyst for UBS Investment Research, recently talked about the recent poor stock market performance of the major cruise lines. According to his research, their shares are tumbling because it has been more difficult for them to attract customers in the current economic climate, and investors are worried about their profitability. Of interest … Continue reading
Alaska Cruise Lines Unable to Meet Environmental Deadline
Much has been reported about the major Alaska cruise lines struggling to meet the new environmental regulations due to take effect in 2010. The latest development, though, is that it may in fact be impossible for them to do so with current technology. While there are land-based systems that would help them meet the requirements … Continue reading