Alaska Travel Desk

08/13/2025

Here are some live pics from Juneau - the experts say the river should peak in an hour & a half with another foot of water.

Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center is closed today.

08/12/2025

We're happy to donate a portion of all commission to the United Way of Southeast Alaska!

United Way offers funding & support to organizations in 34 communities throughout Southeast Alaska.

Keep that in mind the next time you book a trip on "another website" - what do they support?

08/05/2025

Looks like Spirit Airlines is going to be starting flights to/from Belize City starting in November. While this doesn't have a direct impact on Alaska & west coast travelers to/from Belize - it WILL help reduce fares since Frontier pulled out and Southwest has reduced service.

Talk to us to start planning your end of Alaska season vacation!

08/05/2025

Thoughts on the new Alaska Airlines livery?

07/29/2025

Just another in

And another by

07/22/2025

This weekend we had the chance to go to Frankfurt Pride 🏳️‍🌈🇩🇪 and was happy to see the pride colors in our flight to 🇵🇦🥰🥰 *the photo didnt capture the hues, it was a nice treat!

And a reminder that equality doesnt exist in many countries still! Lets spread love, happiness, and respect as we explore the world! 🌏💓💓✈️😇🛳

07/15/2025

Greetings from Barcelona on the . An unusual new "rules" image is making its way around social media and some of it hasn't made sense - so we did some digging due to its increased traction on social media.

First off, if you've seen this image, its a fake. There are two typos and fake info in this image. It is NOT an official Carnival Corp image.

We've checked and double checked our Knowledge Center and many of these items are not addressed - which they WOULD BE, if they were in fact true policy (remember the Princess Plus/Premier charge for canned soda rule - the one that's been in place for over a year but NOT enforced... yeah).

Line by line, here ARE the rules:

1. Guests 17 years of age and under who are not accompanied by an adult in their traveling party, 21 years of age or older, must be clear of all public areas by 1:00am. (this has been around for a while)

2. Minor Policy for Bookings Created February 1, 2025 and Onward
Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation. For additional minor age restriction guidelines while on board, click here.

Guests 20 years of age and younger MUST travel with a relative or guardian 25 years of age or older (guardian does not need to be a legal guardian).
Minors cannot be booked under TBA offers; cabin numbers must be assigned.
Guests who are 21 to 24 years of age may travel with their minor children.

*NOTE this is from FEBRUARY - this is not due to

3. Fan Ban - not an official rule, but a request by DJs and Cruise Directors. It is NOT listed in BANNED or PROHIBITED ITEMS.

4. Pool Chair Rule - Shipboard team members, the ‘ChairShare Team’ monitor sun lounger usage and if they observe a seat that contains a towel or personal belongings (flip-flops, books, etc.) but appears to be unoccupied, a sticker is placed on the chair indicating the time the sticker was placed and when personal items will be removed. If the chair remains unoccupied for 40 minutes, the contents are removed and held for the guest’s safekeeping. This is from FEB 22, 2024!

5. Disruptive Guest/Code of Conduct - this was updated in May of 2025

6. MUST check-in online by midnight - nope. You can still check-in at the terminal, up to 1 hour prior to departure. And you've *always* had to bring proof of citizenship to travel.

Go and enjoy your Carnival cruise - its STILL the fun ship. But just because they're toning down some music played at sail-away and not offering rap/R&B with some racy lyrics and cuss words does not mean that Carnival is racist, by any means.

Carnival Cruise Line

06/25/2025

Did a safari while in Durban, South Africa!

06/23/2025

Its a beautiful sunny day as we off the coast of ! Sadly we will be delayed into due to weather, but calm seas and sun 🌞🛳 make up for it. But its a so that means .. !

06/19/2025