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Juneau Today
By the People, for the People
Royal Caribbean Cancels All 2026 Alaska Cruise Visits to Tracy Arm Fjord
Cruise line cites ongoing navigation concerns due to recent landslide in the popular glacier-viewing destination.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:35pm
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As cruise lines navigate the challenges of Alaska's dynamic glacial environments, the cancellation of visits to a popular fjord underscores the need to balance traveler experiences with evolving safety concerns.Juneau TodayRoyal Caribbean has informed passengers that it will no longer be able to cruise through Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska, during the 2026 season. The change affects nearly a dozen sailings departing from June through September, with the cruise line citing a recent landslide and ongoing navigation safety concerns in the fjord. Instead, ships will explore the nearby Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier.
Why it matters
Tracy Arm Fjord is a popular destination for Alaska cruises, known for its narrow passageways and twin Sawyer Glaciers. The cancellation of visits to this scenic fjord is part of a broader trend, with other major cruise lines like Holland America, Carnival, and Virgin Voyages also scrapping plans to visit the area this year due to similar safety concerns.
The details
Royal Caribbean's email to passengers states that 'due to a recent landslide and ongoing navigation safety concerns, we'll no longer be able to cruise through Tracy Arm Fjord (Sawyer Glacier), Alaska.' Instead, ships will explore the nearby Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, another tidewater glacier that frequently calves large icebergs. The cruise line apologized for the 'last-minute change' and assured guests that 'your safety is always our top priority.'
- The 2026 Alaska cruise season for Royal Caribbean is set to kick off later this month.
- The cruise line informed passengers of the change on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The players
Royal Caribbean
A major cruise line that has now canceled all 2026 visits to Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska due to navigation concerns.
Tracy Arm Fjord
A popular Alaska fjord known for its narrow passageways and twin Sawyer Glaciers, which has seen a recent landslide that has prompted cruise lines to cancel visits.
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
An alternative glacier-viewing destination in Alaska that Royal Caribbean will explore instead of Tracy Arm Fjord.
What’s next
Cruise passengers booked on affected Royal Caribbean sailings will be able to explore the Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier as an alternative to the canceled Tracy Arm Fjord visits.
The takeaway
The cancellation of Tracy Arm Fjord visits by multiple cruise lines highlights the ongoing challenges posed by environmental changes and safety concerns in Alaska's delicate glacial regions. Travelers may need to be flexible and open to alternative destinations as cruise itineraries continue to evolve.
