Princess Cruises representative tells Denali Borough assembly lines investing in Alaska; highlights recycling and shore‑power work

Ralph Samuels, a representative for Princess Cruises and Holland America Line, told the Denali Borough Assembly on May 14 that large cruise lines are continuing to invest in Alaska ports and shore‑side infrastructure and that those investments underpin continued visitation to Denali-area tourism services. Samuels said lines are expanding capacity, investing in shore power and funding dock projects in Whittier, Seward and Juneau that signal long‑term confidence in the Alaska market.

“Ships are full,” Samuels told the assembly, describing strong demand and the overall mechanics of the Alaska cruise market. He said Princess will add a fourth ship crossing the Gulf in 2026, and Holland America and other lines are spending tens of millions of dollars on onshore lodging and dock improvements. Samuels said some recent port projects have been…