An old football coach I once knew used to say that pro athletes and teams should “never let the fans realize they can get along without you” because once they’re gone, it’ll be hard to get them back. Could the same be true about cruising to Alaska? Dragged down by a lawsuit over head taxes,… Continue reading Alaska: Fewer Visitors, Better Deals?
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Country Cruisin' With Worley
Princess Cruise Lines can pitch its Sapphire, and does, by pointing out its routes to Alaska, Canada/New England, the South Pacific and Mexico, its deluxe stateroom amenities, and its size as the largest of the Princess fleet. For us, pitching Darryl Worley is enough. If you’re asking “Darryl who?” then you need a little country… Continue reading Country Cruisin' With Worley
Taxing Time for Alaska
While suppliers, retailers and operators continue to be concerned by the diminishing cruise market to Alaska, the good news is that the most northern state continues to be serviced by 10 cruise lines that will take you through the Inside Passage, to the Gulf of Alaska or on small-ship expeditions. As always, the market will… Continue reading Taxing Time for Alaska