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The Alaska cruise view is changing fast, and 1.7 million passengers a year have a narrowing window to catch it

seattletimes.com · 7dShare

Alaska drew about 1.7 million cruise passengers in 2025, and glaciers headline nearly every Inside Passage itinerary. New measurements give a precise sense of how quickly that draw is receding.

First report: The Alaska cruise view is changing fast, and 1.7 million passengers a year have a narrowing window to catch it — mdjonline.com, 7d