Holland America increases sailings and guest capacity in Alaska 2013
photo: HAL For the 2013 Alaska cruise season, Holland America is adding more departures and more guests than previous years. Although they line will still have seven ships in the region, as 2012, the...
View ArticleAlaskan Cruise: Holland America’s ms Oosterdam, Sea Day
A day at sea is always a 50/50 toss up, some folks love them, and some don’t. Sailings out of Seattle are gonna have one, so best know that going in. I don’t mind a day at sea but I will be honest, I...
View ArticleAlaskan Cruise: Holland America’s Oosterdam, Ketchikan Excursions
Creek Street in Ketchikan. Alaska is famous for two things – floatplanes and crabs – which was exactly what I was scheduled to do today, kind of. The day started out at 6:30am when my alarm clock went...
View ArticleAlaskan Cruise: Holland America’s Oosterdam, Disembarkation
Before I went to bed last night I wound up putting the luggage outside my door, which is something I very rarely do but with all my gear and one person it had to be done. Around 7:30am I left my cabin...
View ArticleHolland America announces ‘Dream Cruise’ and enhanced Roll Call
photo: Holland America Holland America has launched a social media ‘Dream Cruise’ contest on Facebook running now through October 31, 2012, awarding one guest to win a seven-night cruise for two....
View ArticleCoast Guard Medevacs Alaska Cruise Passenger
photo: Princess Last week the Coast Guard Air Station Sitka in Alaska responded to a call from Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess at 0138, requesting medical assistance for an 81-year old female...
View ArticleAmerican Cruise Lines Wraps Successful Alaska Season
image: ACL American Cruise Line announced this week that their inaugural Alaska season was a success, in fact, so successful it will happen again in 2013. Their 100-guest American Spirit offered...
View ArticleNorwegian Launches Alaska Bonus Days
photo: Norwegian Norwegian announced Alaska Bonus Days happening today through September 15, allowing guests to get $100 on board credit per stateroom on Alaska sailings. Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian...
View ArticleAdventure Line Expands Alaska Cruises
photo: ISD InnerSea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises unveiled an expanded schedule of their Alaska cruises today. Three expedition boats and four luxury yachts will sail the region offering...
View ArticleHow to Choose an Alaskan Cruise
Last year I took my first Alaskan cruise. At first I thought an Alaska cruise seemed basic – I pick my port, we see glaciers, and go home. Boy was I wrong! There are a few factors you need to take into...
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