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Not everything needs to be seen to be felt – I’m blind and this is my experience on a cruise around Alaska

On a sailing from San Francisco to British Columbia, Sassy Wyatt relishes in the sounds, feelings and atmosphere of the Pacific Ocean – with activities ranging from whale watching to axe throwing

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Cinematic landscapes, epic wildlife spotting and plenty of ice – our unforgettable family cruise through Alaska

Marc Shoffman discovers what Alaska has to offer when it comes to a family cruise

The Independent UK

Deadly Landslide Strikes Southern Alaska, Residents Ordered To Evacuate

Devastating landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, caused by heavy rainfall leads to one fatality and significant damage. Emergency response efforts underway.

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Family of nine left stranded in remote Alaska after cruise ship departed without them

The family were left with a $9,000 bill after the holiday mistake

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Family’s $30k Cruise Ruined After Ship Sails Off Without Them, Stranding Them In Alaska

“To add insult to injury, NCL charged our credit cards $8,500 in port fines.” The post Family’s $30k Cruise Ruined After Ship Sails Off Without Them, Stranding Them In Alaska first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters saved by wildlife troopers who give them a lift in their boat

Two Alaska Wildlife Troopers wound up playing the role of rescuers last week while boating to Ketchikan in southeast Alaska's famed Inside Passage

The Independent UK

What to consider when booking an Alaska cruise

Shopping for Alaska cruises can often lead to analysis paralysis, with so many different options to consider. Most big ship cruises follow a similar routing, with most calling at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway at a minimum — but that’s where the similarities end.

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NTSB urges new safety rules for Alaskan flightseeing tours following fatal crashes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for new federal regulations to safeguard Ketchikan flightseeing tours following years of deadly crashes, several of them involving cruise ship passengers and bad weather.

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Alaska workers face a housing crisis in some communities. Employers hope that if they build it, employees will come

Some employers in Alaska are building housing for workers, aiming to combat a severe labor shortage.

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