Increase Alaska’s market capacity by more than 10 percent year-over-year, with more than 65 ships set to operate in the region

An Alaska cruise is the best way to explore the wilderness of this northernmost US state. On board MSC Poesia, featuring its brand-new MSC Yacht Club, you will sail through the Inside Passage – a 500-mile network of waterways formed by glaciers millions of years ago – affording views of picturesque fjords, the vast Tongass National Forest and over 1,000 islands. On a cruise to Alaska with MSC Cruises, you’ll sail past Tracy Arm fjord and bask in dramatic scenery: verdant cliffs, snow-covered mountains and floating icebergs.

Increase Alaska’s market capacity by more than 10 percent year

Cruise Industry News’ new annual report predicts that new brands and larger ships will increase Alaska’s market capacity by more than 10 percent year-over-year, with more than 65 ships set to operate in the region.Princess Cruises confirms its market leadership in Alaska with the new Star Princess sailing from Seattle. It is part of a fleet of eight ships from the premium brand. Norwegian Cruise Line is the second largest player in the market, followed by Royal Caribbean International, Holland America Line, and Celebrity Cruises.

The four brands

The four brands will operate a combined fleet of 17 ships in the region, including some of their largest ships, such as the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Joy, the 2,660-passenger Koningsdam, and the 2,900-passenger Celebrity Edge. Other significant additions for 2026 include the arrival of a second Disney Cruise Line ship, the return of Azamara, and the debut of MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection in the Alaska market.

Virgin is debuting its newest ship and Disney is doubling its capacity

Disney is doubling its capacity in the destination, with the Disney Magic joining the Disney Wonder on cruises departing from Vancouver—the first time the brand has deployed two of its ships to Alaska. Virgin is debuting its newest ship, the Brilliant Lady, which will enter service for the brand in late 2025. The 2,770-guest ship will offer seven- to twelve-night itineraries, sailing to 12 destinations in Alaska and Canada between May and September.

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MSC Cruises will introduce a newly refurbished ship, MSC Poesia.

MSC Cruises will introduce a newly refurbished ship, MSC Poesia. The ship, built in 2008, will undergo one of the largest renovations in the company's history before its Alaskan debut. The modernization project will include the creation of the MSC "ship-within-a-ship" area, the MSC Yacht Club, as well as the addition of new specialty restaurants, a sports bar, and renovated public areas and cabins This “ship-within-a-ship” concept is perfect for those who are seeking a retreat, but still want the excitement and energy of big-ship cruising. All the bars and restaurants are easily reserved by MSC Yacht Club’s dedicated concierge; have a dinner reservation and your butler will come to your door just in time to escort you to whatever restaurant you choose on the ship and make sure all is perfect.

About the Annual Report:

The 400-page report covers everything from new ships on order to supply-and-demand scenarios from the early 1990s through 2033. Plus there is a future outlook through 2033, completely independent cruise industry statistics, growth projections for each cruise line, cruise industry market reports, and detailed ship deployment by region and market, covering all the cruise lines.Projections for capacity growth going forward take into account pandemic effects, ship delivery timeline adjustments and more.

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