Next summer’s cruise season could look very different in Southeast Alaska: pandemic precautions like testing, screening and social distancing will complicate the tourism economy if ships do return next year.
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The CDC’s no-sail order has expired. In its place is a 40-page framework that requires comprehensive testing and for cruise lines to obtain permission to bring ships into port communities.
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Some 1.44 million cruise passengers are projected to visit coastal Alaska in 2020. That represents a 6 percent increase as visitor numbers continue to break records.
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A federal appeals court dismissed claims by three Alaskans they’d suffered direct harm from pollution by Carnival-owned ships. The ruling clears the way for a $20 million settlement with federal prosecutors to proceed.
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In anticipation of the 2019 cruise season, Southeast marine pilots have been testing megaships in virtual reality. They’re concerned about one of the vessel’s maneuverability in tight spots and low speeds.
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The number of cruise ship passengers visiting Alaska will jump almost 20 percent over the next two years. Port cities need to plan for the infrastructure needed to support that many people.
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Cruise ships sailing to Alaska are getting bigger and bigger. One planned for 2019 is twice the size of many of the ships already sailing here.
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A Southeast lawmaker introduced a bill this week to help Alaska ferries meet state pollution-control rules. It would also exempt new ships from a law requiring a percent of construction spending go toward art.
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