Ketchikan, Alaska, thrives on the cruise industry ... for instance, but cruise ships began docking at Ward Cove in 2021. The greater Ketchikan Gateway Borough has more than 13,000 residents.

The cruise industry was already booming in Alaska, but some locals say its growth is putting a strain on the environment tourists come for.

As an added bonus, cruise ships can reach remote parts of Alaska, including Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: one of the most significant and picturesque marine and wildlife sanctuaries in ...

EVERYTHING’S INCLUDED: 7 best all-inclusive cruise lines in the world The Alaska cruise season is brief. Alaska cruises start ...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has made a significant contribution that will help cruisers enjoy Alaska's native wildlife.