In a cruise industry first, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will be building a new ship for the Alaskan waters. The new Norwegian Bliss will be the first ship custom-built to sail increasingly popular waters of Alaska with amenities designed specifically for an Alaskan holiday. Alaska is one of the most popular international destinations … Read more
A Holland America Line cruise ship arrived at an Alaskan port carrying a dead whale on its bow. Work is currently being carried out to determine what killed the juvenile fin whale, which is an endangered species. The whale was spotted just after 5am local time on Sunday on the bulbous bow of the ms … Read more
In the most important cruise news we’ve heard all year, Princess Cruises has announced that it will be bringing sled dog puppies onboard to meet guests on selected Alaska cruises. Get ready for Puppies in the Piazza. As part of the line’s North to Alaska immersion program the puppies will come onboard into the ship’s … Read more
Inaccessible by road and surrounded by a combination of mountains and nature, Juneau is an unusual state capital……
Ziplines have become all the rage in Alaska since the first one opened in 2005. And as the zipline has gained in popularity over the past decade, it has spread throughout the Southeast region, where the heavily traveled Inside Passage is almost entirely covered in temperate rain forest — making it the perfect environment for an exhilarating ride through the tree tops.
We’re cruising on Sea Princess and although we’re in the middle of a wonderful steak dinner, it’s difficult to focus on food when this kind of scenery is slipping past the windows. What stretches before our eyes is the vast wilderness of Alaska, an area twice the size of Texas, encompassing more than 76,000 kilometres of rugged shoreline and 21 million hectares of national parklands, reserves and monuments.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
