Cruise control
Old glaciers, new ships
BY PAT HENDERSON
The longtime NTA member has made many investments
in its fleet over the past few years. The 149-passenger M/V
Glacier Quest was added in 2012, and more recently the com-
pany purchased the M/V Bravest from the Fast Ferry fleet in
New York. The Bravest, famous for being the ship that was
used to rescue passengers from the 2009 “Miracle on the
Hudson” flight, is being refitted and is scheduled to be ready
for service in 2019.
Last year, the 328-passenger M/V Klondike Express
received an upgrade that added USB ports at every
guest table, “a first in the day-cruise industry here,”
Kruse adds. On tap for 2018 is the debut of an 80-foot
yacht, the M/Y Sound Endeavor, which will further
expand the company’s reach in the luxury market.
“It will be used for day excursions featuring photog-
raphy workshops, culinary cruise creations, or kayak
and glacier adventures,” Kruse says. “Overnight expedi-
tions (four day-three night or six day-five night) into
Prince William Sound will offer access to three state-
rooms, and they’ll be ideal for three couples or for fam-
ilies seeking an exceptional, tailored itinerary in one of
the most pristine destinations in the world.”
To learn more, reach out to her at [email protected]
or visit 26glaciers.com.
The glaciers, wildlife and natural beauty of coastal Alaska are
highlighted on sightseeing tours offered by Phillips Cruises
& Tours.
“Prince William Sound is a spectacular place of wonder where
every guest can experience a sense of adventure as we retrace
the route of early explorers from the Harriman Expedition in
1899,” says Lisa Kruse, director of sales and marketing.
Glacier excursion with Phillips Cruises & Tours
The following list has information on NTA’s members with a fleet of ships that organize and offer their own cruises, including
both companies that provide multi-day cruises and those specializing in shorter sightseeing excursions. The information for
this list was provided by the member and was current as of Jan. 9.
With this and all other guides that appear in Courier, members can enhance their presence. Contact [email protected]
for details.
MULTI-DAY CRUISES
OCEAN CRUISES
Celestyal Cruises
Nicolaos Filippidis
2801 NE 183 St., Suite 2204
Aventura, FL 33160
877.346.3032
[email protected]
celestyalcruises.com
Fantasy Cruises
Jeff Behrens
P.O. Box 448
Pierson, FL 32180
800.234.3861
[email protected]
smallalaskaship.com
Holland America Line Inc.
Charles Dunwoody
300 Elliott Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98119-4198
+1.206.626.7515
[email protected]
hollandamerica.com
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Katarina Line–Incoming Croatia Royal Caribbean Cruises
Katica Hauptfeld
V.Spincica 13
51410 Opatija, Croatia
+385.51.603.400
[email protected]
katarina-line.com Anthony Meloro
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
+1.305.539.4455
[email protected]
royalcaribbean.com
MSC Cruises Variety Cruises
Herlan Ruiz
6750 N. Andrews Ave., Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2180
+1.954.958.3291
[email protected]
msccruisesusa.com Susan Nissim
545 Eighth Ave.
New York, NY 10018
+1.212.500.4275
[email protected]
varietycruises.com/english
Norwegian Cruise Line RIVER CRUISES
Jodi Danyluk
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
+1.215.513.1499
[email protected]
ncl.com
Oceania Cruises
Tina White
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
+1.703.919.3691
[email protected]
oceaniacruises.com
Abercrombie & Kent USA LLC
Keith Baron
1411 Opus Place
Executive Towers West II, Suite 300
Downers Grove, IL 60515
+1.630.725.3400
[email protected]
abercrombiekent.com
American Queen Steamboat Company
Mark Cronin
One Commerce Square, 40 South Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103
+1.901.654.2600
[email protected]
americanqueensteamboatcompany.com