PROUD TO BE U.S. FLAGGED IN ALASKA
FOREIGN CRUISE MEGA-LINES
All-American Crew & Guides
Local Alaska and U.S.-based crew with deep, firsthand knowledge of the region and its culture.
Almost entirely staffed by international crews who do not have the same local, insider perspective as U.S. and local guides.
Itineraries devote their entire schedule to Alaska’s hidden coves, small communities, and wildlife hotspots. 100% of guests' valuable travel time is sailing in Alaska! Pays competitive U.S. wages, employment taxes, Social Security taxes, and medical insurance—supporting American workers and the U.S. economy. Ships are built in U.S. shipyards, maintained by U.S. shipyards, and live under strict US Coast Guard standards. We employ properly compensated, highly trained U.S. crews. Spends money on local provisions, partners with local communities, and often visits small ports and villages that benefit from direct visitor dollars. Smaller vessels, fewer passengers, flexible itineraries, and the freedom to pivot when whales are spotted or a unique shore event is happening. Sailing on U.S.-flagged ships means no need to stop in Canada to visit Alaska, eliminating the need for passengers to carry passports.
Spend several days of each trip transiting open ocean to reach Alaska and return to Seattle or Vancouver at the end of their “Alaska Cruise,” limiting time for true on-the-ground exploration of this wonderland. Sail under “flags of convenience,” avoiding many U.S. taxes, labor, and safety regulations.
100% Focus On Alaska
U.S. Taxes & Wages
U.S-Built & Maintained Ships
Typically constructed in lower-cost countries and registered under cheaper flags to sidestep higher labor and regulatory expenses.
Ships are limited to specific ports (typically larger towns & cities) to meet foreign security requirements. Onboard food and supplies are procured in large port towns outside Alaska, with purchase or support in Alaska. Mega-ships with thousands of passengers and fixed schedules—little spontaneity, big crowds up to 6,000 tourists on a single ship.
Direct Economic Benefit To Local Communities
More Intimate, Authentic Experience
Required to make international stops in Canada, necessitating all passengers to have passports.
No Passport Required
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