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Notable arrivals, season firsts, and the stories of individual cruise ships moving through the Alaska season.

ShipsApr 29, 2026
Alaska's 2026 Cruise Newcomers: Virgin Voyages and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Two cruise lines launch their first-ever Alaska season in 2026 — Virgin Voyages with Brilliant Lady (adults-only resort), Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection with Luminara (452-guest ultra-luxury). Same season, opposite ends.
ShipsApr 28, 2026
Norwegian Bliss and NCL's Alaska Season: The Seattle Pier 66 Model
Norwegian Bliss ran NCL's first Alaska sailing of 2026 on April 25 from Seattle Pier 66. Why NCL anchors on Seattle (not Vancouver) and how that shapes their Alaska deployment.
ShipsApr 25, 2026
MS Volendam in Kodiak: The Off-Script Alaska Port
MS Volendam called at Kodiak Island on April 24, 2026 — a rare cruise stop on Alaska's Emerald Isle, on day 110 of a 133-day Holland America world voyage.