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  • Is a Northbound or Southbound Alaska cruise better?

    Is a Northbound or Southbound Alaska Cruise Better?

    Without question, Alaska is home to some of the most unique and beautiful landscapes in the United States of America. Travelers looking to take a one-way cruise along the coast of Alaska are often faced with one overarching question: “Is a Northbound or Southbound Alaska cruise better?” Though many travelers rack their brains over which […]

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  • Alaska cruises resume with 7 Night Itineraries featuring Glacier Bay

    Alaska Cruises Resume in 2021: Return to the Last Frontier

    Seattle, Washington is the gateway to Alaska for those looking to jump back into travel with a bucket list trip to the Last Frontier. Alaska cruises resume this summer with a number of cruise lines announcing 7-night itineraries! For the first time since early 2020, Alaska will welcome cruise ships! Many cruise lines will require […]

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  • Banner in Glacier Bay, Portage Glacier

    10 Tips & Takeaways for Cruising to Alaska

    By Seth Woodward, The Cruise Web, Inc. This July, I had the chance to take a 7-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Whittier aboard Coral Princess. The trip immediately became one of my favorites, and my wife and I are already talking about when we should return! Of course, working at The Cruise Web, I had […]

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  • Norwegian Joy at sea

    Footloose to Headline Norwegian Joy Entertainment Lineup

    When Norwegian Joy emerges from her $50 million renovation, her entertainment lineup will be headlined by Footloose, the Tony-nominated musical, for the first time at sea. Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line said, “We are very excited to showcase Footloose, a feel-good, positive show that encourages people to embrace new ideas, stand […]

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  • Princess Cruisetour guests will have the opportunity to hang out in a treehouse overlooking Mt. Denali.

    Princess Cruises Invites Guests to Hang Out in a Treehouse

    Princess Cruises announced today the newest edition to their Alaska cruisetour program – a treehouse! Built from the partnership between Princess Cruises and Discovery Communications, the treehouse offers guests an unparalleled view of North America’s highest peak – Mt. Denali. Look out amongst the lush trees and snowcapped mountains to have the authentic Alaska experience […]

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  • Cunard's Queen Elizabeth will sail to Alaska for the first time in 2019.

    Cunard Line to Visit Alaska in 2019

    By The Cruise Web, Inc. Cunard Line recently announced that it will be sailing to Alaska in 2019 for the first time in over 20 years! Although Alaska is a top destination for cruisers, this is the first time Cunard will visit the last frontier with Queen Elizabeth. Guests will be able to experience the great […]

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  • Cruisetour to Alaska

    Explore More with an Alaska Cruisetour

    Alaska’s majestic coastline is perfect for cruising – lined with icy blue glaciers, abundant marine life and charming frontier towns, there’s something amazing waiting around every rugged nook of Alaska’s coast. However, even more natural beauty and cultural discovery beckons from within the Alaskan Interior! With so much to see and do both at sea […]

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  • Norwegian Bliss - keel laying

    'Norwegian Bliss' Keel Laying Ceremony in Meyer Werft

    Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line’s President and CEO, celebrated the start of construction of Norwegian Bliss with a traditional “lucky coin” keel laying ceremony. This involved setting one of the keel blocks of the 167,800 gross-ton vessel into the covered building hall – marking a major milestone in the Norwegian Bliss’ construction. Together with Tim […]

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