Death reported abroad cruise ship docked in Sitka
A 71-year-old Florida man died aboard a cruise ship in Sitka early Monday morning (9-15-25).
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Assembly reviews city’s short-term plan for predicted cruise boom
Porta Potties, barricades, trash cans… an ATV ambulance? Sitka could see more than double the cruise ship passengers it sees in a typical year this summer and the city is scrambling to accommodate them. And while there’s potential for Sitka’s business economy to benefit, the influx comes with costs too.
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For Sitka tourism businesses, the 2021 season is fraught with uncertainty
In pre-pandemic times, preparations for the summer season would already be underway for Alaska tourism businesses. But uncertainty about the 2021 season has left many in a holding pattern, especially those that rely on the cruise ship industry. Some Sitka businesses are feeling cautiously optimistic while others are worried about the future.
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Cruise boom brings more business to Sitka but strains some local attractions
2019 was a big year for cruise ship tourism in Sitka. Some welcome the extra business, but the large crowds created challenges for some local attractions.
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Dunleavy administration seeks overhaul of Alaska’s cruise ship program
The chief of DEC's cruise ship program has resigned as the Dunleavy administration mulls automation to replace on board Ocean Rangers. This leaves question over state oversight of a booming industry poised to break new records in 2020.
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