Huna Totem Promotes Director of Sustainability
Erica Drahozal, the Director of Sustainability at the Icy Strait Point cruise ship destination in Hoonah, now serves that role for its parent company, Huna Totem Corporation.
Tag: Cruises
Seward, Anchorage to Get $47.6M in Federal Grants for Port-Related Energy
The cruise terminal being built in Seward gets $45.7 million to plug ships into shore power, and the Don Young Port of Alaska gets funds for energy planning.
National Park Tourism in Alaska Contributes $2.3B to State Economy
The National Park Service reports that 3.3 million visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.5 billion in the state in 2023.
Alaska Railroad Greenlights Purchase of New Seward Cruise Port
The Alaska Railroad’s board of directors approved purchase of a $137 million cruise terminal in Seward, making way for construction.
Double-decker Buses Arrive for Juneau Cruise Ship Visitors
Less is more for Holland America and Princess Cruises in Juneau, where shuttles to Mendenhall Glacier are replaced with half as many double-decker buses.
Large Cruise Ships Return to Alaska for First Time in 21 Months
The first large cruise ship of the 2021 Alaska cruise season has called on Ketchikan. Royal Caribbean Cruise’s Serenade of the Seas is the first large cruise ship to sail into Alaska waters and officially end the state’s cruise drought after nearly two years.
Local Multi-Port Agreement Signed Paving the Way for 2021 Cruise Season
The collaborative effort included Alaskans at local, state, and federal delegation levels in partnership with private businesses and serves as framework for future Local Port Agreements.
Princess Cruises Dedicates Totem Pole to Ketchikan to Commemorate 50th Year Sailing to Alaska
To thank the local community of Ketchikan, Alaska for supporting Princess Cruises over the last fifty years, the cruise line recently hosted a special golden anniversary ceremony at the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau to dedicate a specially-crafted totem pole to this charming coastal town.
AIDEA Board Approves Loan for Southeast Cruise Ship Facility
Loan will fund expansion of cruise ship facilities at Icy Strait Point as part of a long-term partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line to develop a second cruise ship pier.
Portage Glacier Cruises Celebrates 30 Years on the Water in Alaska
Day cruise operator Portage Glacier Cruises is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019.