Cruises Strengthen Communities

Cruise tourism continues to be the fastest growing sector of Alaska’s economy. Each season, visitors from around the world help strengthen the Southeast economy. Their visits inspire local investment—growing new businesses, creating jobs, and sustaining essential public services. Working together, we can ensure cruise tourism reflects our values, protects our way of life, and keeps our heritage alive for generations to come.

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Our lands, waters, and wildlife are part of daily life here. Alaska’s natural beauty isn’t just scenery—it’s home. And it must be protected. By partnering with cruise lines, we will ensure visitors experience it responsibly—safeguarding marine life, clean water, and the wild places that define who we are.

Support Working Alaskans

Cruise tourism helps households across Southeast and Southcentral make a living, year after year. It supports residents through the off-season, empowers young entrepreneurs to grow local businesses, and draws new families who see a future in our port communities. Cruise tourism is the sticking point to keep generational Alaskans rooted in our communities and inspiring new families to call Alaska home.  

Making Your Voice Count

No one tells our story better than Alaskans. From deckhands to shop owners, tour guides to longshoremen—we all have a stake in what cruise tourism means for our future. By sharing our stories, we will show how this industry supports real people, real jobs, and the communities we call home.

Did You Know?

The cruise industry in Alaska has created more than 10,500 jobs.

Cruise visitors generate $4.5 billion in annual economic activity statewide.

Approximately 2,180 Alaska businesses, including tour operators, restaurants, transportation providers and retail shops, are fueled by cruise tourism across the state.

Become an Ambassador

The people who live and work in cruise destinations are taking ownership of how cruise tourism impacts their lives and livelihoods. In communities across southeast Alaska, residents are standing up as ambassadors to ensure the conversation about cruise tourism reflects their needs and desires. Join our growing movement and advocate for our future by signing up, submitting your story and becoming an ambassador!

Whether you are a business owner, working in the tourism industry or an advocate living in a port city, submit your story below:

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