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Alaska Cruises are Changing in 2026...Here’s What's Actually Happening!
Alaska cruises in 2026 are changing fast. Major itinerary updates, Tracy Arm Fjord closures, new cruise lines, bigger ships, Juneau passenger limits, and rising excursion costs—here’s what you need to know before you book. In this video, we break down the biggest Alaska cruise changes happening right now, including Tracy Arm Fjord itinerary changes after the 2025 landslide, the impact of larger ships like Star Princess, new cruise lines like MSC Cruises and Virgin Voyages entering Alaska, and what Juneau’s new daily passenger caps mean for your shore excursions. We also cover how Alaska cruise costs are increasing in 2026, including excursions, flights, and why planning ahead is more important than ever. Whether you’re booking an Alaska cruise or already have one planned, this video will help you avoid surprises and make better decisions for your trip. Visit our Amazon Storefront to shop all our favorite cruise essentials and gear up for your next adventure at sea! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wanderinghewitts Disclosure: As Amazon associates, we earn from qualifying purchases, but it doesn't cost you anything extra. Subscribe for our upcoming Alaska cruise series where we’ll show what it’s really like this season and what we’d do differently. V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : ALASKA! 👉 Click HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYHnp2zo4PNeAluXu-Is5-HadVxfcCXr8 If you’ve enjoyed this video please give it a 👍 ! If you are new to our channel, please Subscribe and ring the notification 🔔 for all of our upcoming videos! Link to track cruise ships in ports: https://www.cruisetimetables.com/ Email us for any questions or Inquires: WanderingHewitts@gmail.com 📸 Follow Us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/wanderinghewitts Follow Us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WanderingHewitts/ Support our Channel! https://venmo.com/u/wanderinghewitts Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Tracy Arm Fjord 03:01 Ship Size (Star Princess) 04:42 New Cruise Lines 06:29 Juneau Update 07:29 Cost Increases/Tips to Save! 09:22 Outro #alaskacruise #alaskacruises #cruisetips #traveltips #cruisevlog #alaska2026 #juneau #tracyarm #cruisetravel #vacationplanning