The gentle hum of the Wilderness Legacy ship's engine was a constant reminder of the extraordinary journey I was embarking on.
Southwest Airlines is finally planting its flag in Alaska’s largest city, announcing plans for two daily nonstop routes that will connect Anchorage with Denver and Las Vegas starting in May 2026.
SEATTLE, WA — A dramatic courtroom moment last week closed one chapter of an incident that has haunted Alaska Airlines travelers for months.
KODIAK, Alaska — A routine Alaska Airlines arrival turned into an unexpected travel snag for anyone hoping to enter or leave Kodiak on Thursday after the aircraft struck at least two deer during its landing roll, grounding the jet and forcing the airline to halt all scheduled passenger departures for the rest of the day.
Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska, Kennicott is an extraordinary tourist attraction that has recently captured the attention of adventurous travelers. Once a bustling copper mining town, Kennicott offered employment and community to hundreds of residents before it fell silent after the mine's closure.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, one of the world's most iconic endurance competitions, will take a historic turn this year, beginning in Fairbanks rather than the traditional start in Willow. The decision, announced by the Iditarod Trail Committee on Feb. 17, 2025, comes after severe trail conditions made portions of the southern route impassable.
MSC Cruises is set to launch its first-ever Alaska itineraries in 2026, offering seven-night cruises aboard the MSC Poesia from Seattle. The MSC Poesia, a midsized ship with a capacity of 2,550 passengers at double occupancy, is designed to navigate Alaska’s narrow channels, providing close-up views of the region's glaciers and scenic landscapes. MSC highlighted that the Poesia’s size makes it an ideal vessel for exploring Alaska’s famed Inside Passage.
As the 2024 Alaska cruise season draws to a close, Sitka, one of the most popular cruise destinations in the region, is grappling with a significant technology crisis. On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at around 11:25 a.m. local time, the city experienced a widespread internet and cell service outage. This disruption, caused by a break in an underwater fiber optic cable located 30 miles off Sitka's coast, is expected to last approximately two weeks.
I'd always been fascinated by wildlife documentaries, especially those featuring whales. So when I heard about humpbacks in Alaska performing something called "bubble net feeding," I was intrigued. The idea of seeing these massive creatures work together to hunt in the wild was too good to pass up.
Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of its newest ship, Star Seeker, set to commence operations in December 2025. The 224-passenger vessel will embark on Alaska cruises from May to August 2026, covering routes between Juneau, Seward, and Vancouver. Following its Alaskan itinerary, Star Seeker will offer 10-day cruises in Japan, traveling between Tokyo and Osaka from late August through November 2026.
