| Alaska rerouting

THE closure of a cruise ship dock in Skagway, Alaska due to a rock slide has led to itinerary changes on several Princess Cruises ships scheduled to call there this week.

The impacted vessels will instead cruise to Sitka, after a risk assessment on the forward berth on Skagway’s Railroad Dock highlighted the potential for further slippages.

Princess said it appreciated and supports the decision, with its primary aim of keeping passengers and crew safe.

The line said it would continue to work with local officials to determine when scheduled calls can return.