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Norwegian Cruise Line 2010 Alaska Preview

22. February 2010

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NCL will operate two vessels in Alaska: Norwegian Star (2,244 guests) and Norwegian Pearl (2,394) will sail  seven-night/eight-day “Inside Passage Sawyer Glacier” and “Glacier Bay” cruises in 2010, mostly roundtrips from Seattle. The company’s season starter, however, will be a May 1 Norwegian Star open-jaw voyage from Los Angeles to Alaska ports and sites with [...]

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Carnival Cruises Alaska 2010

15. February 2010

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The world’s largest cruiseline has announced that for the first time ever the company has scheduled its Alaska-bound vessel Carnival Spirit (2,124 guests) for Seattle departures on all but two of its 2010 Inside Passage weeklong round trips to Southeast Alaska. Ports of call and cruising areas include Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan plus cruising Tracy [...]

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Princess Cruises 2010 Alaska Cruise Preview

11. February 2010

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This line has scheduled seven vessels offering a total of four itinerary options between May and September in 2010. Two ships, Golden Princess (2,600 guests) and Sapphire Princess (2,670), will sail 37 weeklong “Inside Passage From Seattle” voyages. Port calls and scenic viewing sites include Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, B.C. plus Glacier Bay National [...]

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Celebrity Cruises 2010 Alaska Cruise Preview

6. February 2010

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The company has scheduled three vessels – Celebrity Infinity (1,950 guests ), Celebrity Mercury (1,870), and Celebrity Millennium (1,950)  – for cruising Alaska in  2010. Celebrity Millennium will inaugurate the cruiseline’s first sailing of the season with a 14-night, 15-day Ultimate Alaska voyage departing San Diego on April 30 and visiting Seattle, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, [...]

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Royal Caribbean 2010 Alaska Cruise Preview

9. January 2010

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RCI has scheduled two ships and 37 sailings for the season. They include seven- to 14-night itineraries aboard Radiance of the Seas (2,100 guests) and Rhapsody of the Seas (2,000). Guests may choose departures from San Diego, Seattle, Seward, or Vancouver, B.C.   Alternating north- and south-bound on seven-night itineraries between Seward and Vancouver every Friday, Radiance [...]

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Cheap Alaska Cruise Planning Guide

4. November 2009

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Most of the world’s major cruise companies are cruising Alaska’s waters in the summer months. Following are some of the companies and vessels scheduled to visit Alaska this year. Holland America Line: Amsterdam, Oosterdam, Westerdam, Ryndam, Statendam, Zaandam, Veendam, Volendam. Princess Cruises: Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess, Coral Princess, Island Princess, Tahitian Princess, Star Princess, Golden Princess, Sun Princess. Carnival [...]

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Cheap Alaskan Cruise from Holland America

23. October 2009

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Check Out These Great Deals from Holland America for a Cheap Alaskan Cruise. You can find more information at: http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/SpecialOffers.action?mainMenuItem=SPECIAL+OFFERS ITINERARY/SAIL DATE(S) PORTS/SHIP INTERIOR FROM* OCEAN-VIEW OBSTRUCTED FROM* SUITES FROM* 7-Day Alaskan Explorer via Glacier Bay 5/3, 5/10/10 Roundtrip Seattle ms Amsterdam $699 $799 $1,349 7-Day Alaskan Explorer via Hubbard Glacier 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/10 Roundtrip Seattle ms Rotterdam $649 $749 $1,299 7-Day Glacier Bay Inside Passage 5/12, 5/19, 5/26; 9/15/10 Roundtrip Vancouver ms Volendam $649 $799 $1,399 7-Day Glacier Discovery 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/10 Vancouver to Seward (or reverse) ms Statendam $499 $749 Inquire 14-Day Alaskan Adventurer 5/17, [...]

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Disney Cruise Lines to Aaska

13. October 2009

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Source: Huliq News Disney Cruise Lines is expanding its intinerary in 2011 when it sails to Alaska. Disney will kick off the Alaska sailings in 2011 aboard the 2,400-passenger Disney Wonder, which will operate out of Vancouver, B.C. The ship will offer seven-night roundtrip voyages that stop in the Alaskan port towns of Juneau, Ketchikan and [...]

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Choosing A Cruise Ship?

1. October 2009

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More than 30 ships from 13 cruise lines sail in Alaska’s waters.  The ships range from the medium size (800 to 1500 passengers) to mega-size (2000 and more) to smaller, nature-oriented ships with fewer than 200 passengers.  The medium size and mega-ships are floating resorts with a wealth of entertainment facilities and organized activities.  The [...]

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Alaskan Cruise Ship Health Inspections

28. September 2009

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Amid reports of viral infections of cruise ships, potential cruise line passengers have raised concerns about the health conditions on cruise lines. The National Center for Environmental Health maintains a searchable database that   contains vessel sanitation inspection reports for the whole year. For ships working Alaska waters, look for inspection dates between April and September. Many [...]

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