| The dream is over for local Alaskan line

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD small-ship cruise line Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased operations, cancelling all future sailings for travellers.

The closure has left many travellers scrambling to adjust plans for the upcoming Alaska cruise season, with the line saying it has contacted passengers and travel advisors directly with information about next steps.

Alaskan Dream operates seasonally and does not offer cruises during the winter, meaning the line was not sailing on any departures at the time of its closure.

The cruise line typically offered itineraries ranging from five to 10 nights primarily focused on Southeast Alaska and the Inside Passage, including stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Sitka, where it was based.

Alaskan Dream operated a fleet of four small vessels: its flagship Alaskan Dream (pictured), Admiralty Dream, Baranof Dream, and Chichagof Dream, which accommodated between 40 and 80 passengers.

The local Allen family owned the business, making it the only cruise line in the state run by Indigenous Alaskans.

Voyages heavily featured local heritage as part of their programming, often including visits to villages like Angoon, Kake, and more. MS