Two cruise lines announced Tuesday that they’re canceling most of their Alaska sailings this summer and won’t operate their lodges and sightseeing buses in the state, as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Quieter than expected start to Alaska cruise season as Princess and Viking suspend operations
Princess Cruises will cancel all sailings until May 2020. Some trips already sailing will be cut short.
Cruise ships dumped more than 3 million pounds of trash in Juneau last year
Juneau’s landfill managers say it took over 3.3 million pounds of trash from cruise ships in 2019, up from 1.8 million pounds in 2018. That concerns some in Juneau, since the landfill is expected to be full in 20 years.
Court rejects Alaskans’ appeal in Carnival pollution case
A judge explained in court papers that the harm claimed by the three Alaskans and one Bahamian were general in nature and could’ve applied broadly to others in the region.
Southeast Alaska pilots raise concerns over Royal Princess megaship
In anticipation of the 2019 cruise season, Southeast marine pilots have been testing megaships in virtual reality. They’re concerned about one of the vessel’s maneuverability in tight spots and low speeds.
National Park Service announces Glacier Bay cruise plan
The National Park Service says seven cruise lines have been approved to conduct day trips inside Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The 10-year plan preserves the park’s two ships per day limit.