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Explore Rarely Seen Wonders of Alaska with Windstar’s New Signature Expeditions

November 29, 2017 Editor

Windstar Cruises is serving up intimate adventures and active enrichment with a luxurious twist announcing the launch of a new Signature Expeditions program. Windstar’s Signature Expeditions will offer extremely high touch experiences both onboard ship and in the marine and wildlife environments where the award-winning boutique line sails. The new Signature Expeditions program kicks off in May of 2018 with…

Legendary Cunard Experience Returns to Alaska

October 26, 2017 Editor

In 2019, Cunard will sail to Alaska, bringing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest to guests once again. A series of voyages beginning in May 2019 will combine the magnificence of Alaska with the luxury of Cunard as Queen Elizabeth sails from Japan to Alaska and then remains in the region through June. The ship will then transport passengers down…

What’s New In Alaska Small Ship Cruising for 2018

October 17, 2017 Editor

There’s a lot of exciting news coming out of Alaska for the upcoming 2018 small ship cruise season. The experts at AdventureSmith Explorations have just announced the following. The 2018 expedition cruise season in Alaska will begin earlier than ever, an increased number of vessels will now be navigating Alaskan waters, there will be increased opportunities for exploring Glacier Bay…

American Cruise Lines Takes Alaska Summer 2018

October 5, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

American Cruise Lines’ newest ship, American Constellation, sets sail to Alaska for the 2018 cruise season. With special cruise ship access to Glacier Bay from The National Park Service, American Constellation’s arrival this June will more than double American Cruise Lines’ capacity in the region and help meet the recent demand for cruise travel to Alaska. The brand new, 175-passenger…

National Geographic Quest Departs on Inaugural Voyage

July 30, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Quest, the line’s first new build in the history of the company, commenced her inaugural voyage today as she set sail from Juneau. The most state-of-the-art expedition ship designed and purpose-built in the US, she departed this evening with very excited guests for an 8-day expedition exploring Southeast Alaska. Sven Lindblad, CEO and President of Lindblad…

Cold Rush: Cruisers Head To Alaska This Summer

June 19, 2017 Editor

A new cruise trend is surfacing this summer – a cold rush. More travelers are seeking glacial exploration, rather than sunbathing. American Express Travel is reporting a 19%+ increase in Alaska summer sailings, as many cruise lines are expanding their offerings to the Last Frontier. Cruising to Alaska is the perfect option for those looking to veer from the typical…

Seabourn Returns to Alaska for the First Time in 15 Years

June 1, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Seabourn will return to Alaska this summer for the first time in 15 years, officially kicking off today with an 11-day “Ultimate Alaskan” voyage departing from Vancouver. The world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line has curated an exceptional series of 11-, 12- and 14-day cruises on Seabourn Sojourn sailing out of Anchorage (Seward), Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia. The unique and…

Regent Alaska Memorial Day Sale Presents $1,000 Savings + 3 Category Upgrade

May 25, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Travelers can find no better value for an Alaska cruise this summer than with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s most inclusive luxury experience. The cruise line today announced an unprecedented Memorial Day Sale, presenting U.S. and Canadian vacationers a complimentary, three-category upgrade and up to $1,000 savings per suite, when making a new booking from May 26 through 31,…

Regent Guests Enjoy Free, Unlimited Alaska Shore Excursions

May 15, 2017 Editor

The time is now for travelers to couple the most-inclusive luxury Alaska cruise with the best offer in the market to help cross off one of the most coveted, bucket-list destinations with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The cruise line’s Seven Seas Mariner will sail Alaskan waters from late May through August 2017 and provide guests an expansive catalog of free…

Holland America Line Marks its 70th Year in Alaska with Special Experiences

April 20, 2017 Editor

In 2017 Holland America Line will celebrate its 70th year of Alaska exploration, and to commemorate the milestone anniversary the cruise line has planned special experiences and events that will take place on every Alaska cruise and on the popular Land+Sea Journeys. In addition to exclusive entertainment that was created especially for the anniversary that falls in the same year…