Skagway Braces for Far Fewer Cruise Ship Visitors

Wed, March 25, 2009
Posted in Alaska News

Princess Cruises confirmed last week their plans to pull one of its cruise ships from Alaska during the 2010 summer season. The absence of the Star Princess means Skagway will lose an estimated 48 thousand visitors next year.

John Hunt, KHNS – Haines

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Costa Croceros

I fear for all the communities of the Alaska coastline, especially those sections that depend on the huge numbers of cruise activity for their livelyhood. Cruise passenger numbers will surely continue to fall during the present financial situation.