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Epoch Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
Cruise Tourism Is Returning to Providence, Rhode Island
By Sarah Kuta TravelPulse For the first time in four years, cruise ships will once again be sailing into Providence, Rhode Island. American Cruise Lines has added the city to its New England itineraries, in partnership with the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island. 'We're thrilled to welcome American Cruise Lines back to Providence,' says Brett Smiley, mayor of Providence. 'This partnership represents a major investment in the future of our waterfront and our local economy. It also reflects a growing recognition of Providence as a world-class destination with deep culinary and cultural appeal.' Starting next month, American's ships will dock at a new floating dock at 25 India Street, next to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal. Travelers will be able to walk to some of the city's top attractions, including delicious restaurants in Fox Point and on Wickenden Street, the historic John Brown House Museum, the pedestrian-friendly waterfront, and the RISD Museum. Longer-term, the partners hope to build a permanent dock on the Providence River, with an overarching goal of making Providence a key coastal destination and future homeport. Related Stories 7/31/2024 4/30/2025 'American Cruise Lines is very appreciative of the partnership between the city and state,' says Eric Dussault, director of port development at American Cruise Lines. 'As the country's largest domestic cruise line, and world's only 100 percent U.S.-flagged fleet, we are proud to be docking in Providence again. American looks forward to developing a longer-term agreement, investing in the city's waterfront and providing ongoing economic benefits to the local community.' Copyright 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. Visit at Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Dear Readers: We would love to hear from you. What topics would you like to read about? Please send your feedback and tips to
Epoch Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
2025 Alaska Cruise Season Gets Underway as First Ship Sails Into Juneau
By Sarah Kuta TravelPulse The 2025 Alaska cruise season is officially underway. On April 14, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss sailed into Juneau, kicking off another summer of visitors exploring No. 49. Not far behind, the next ship, Carnival Spirit, was expected. Juneau is estimating that roughly 1.65 million passengers will visit this season, which runs from now through October, reports KTOO. One to three ships will arrive in Juneau each week from now through mid-May, when the number will increase to three to five ships per day. Cruise ships will arrive almost daily until the season ends Oct. 14. The city expects to generate about $21.5 million in revenue from a $5 fee charged to the cruise lines for every passenger they bring into the port. That money goes toward basic city services, like emergency response support, as well as new projects intended to serve visitors or ease tourism impacts. The new season kicks off as tensions continue to swirl around the future of cruising in Juneau. Last year, voters rejected a proposal for 'ship-free Saturdays.' But the group behind the initiative is continuing to push for limits on tourism. Related Stories 4/7/2025 3/28/2025 Juneau and major cruise lines have agreed to a limit of five cruise ships per day. And, starting in 2026, they've also agreed to limit the number of daily passengers to 16,000 on weekdays and 12,000 on Saturdays. Earlier in April, city officials signed off on a proposal to develop a fifth cruise ship dock called Áak'w Landing before the 2026 season. Meanwhile, tourism officials are concerned about the effects of recent federal firings at the popular Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. They're also unsure how the ongoing economic uncertainty and Trump's new tariffs will affect travelers' decisions and spending. Copyright 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. Visit at Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Dear Readers: We would love to hear from you. What topics would you like to read about? Please send your feedback and tips to
