Unable to Sail Ships, Alaskan Companies Pivot to 'Dry Cruises'

Big-ship cruises to Alaska may be on hold, but sister brands Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are still offering itineraries in the Final Frontier -- just not on a ship. Call it a “dry cruise.” Dry cruises aren’t as radical as they sound. Carnival owns the massive Gray Line Alaska ground operation, including a fleet of deluxe motor coaches, 20 private rail cars and 10 hotels. “The idea is salvaging some of the season. There are many hand-raisers who want to go to Alaska,” says Charlie Ball, who heads Alaska operations for the two cruise lines.

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