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Alaskan dream cruises shuts down after 15 years of exploring Alaska
The company announces that all guests with current reservations will receive refunds
Alaskan Dream Cruises, the small-ship line known for intimate voyages through Southeast Alaska, has officially ceased operations after 15 years.
The company announced the closure on Wednesday, Feb. 4, noting that refunds will be issued to all guests with existing reservations.
“Since 2011, Alaskan Dream Cruises has had the privilege of sharing the wonders of Alaska and the richness of our Alaska Native heritage with incredible guests from across the globe,” the cruise line said in a Facebook statement.
“Effective immediately, Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased business operations and will no longer be operating future sailings. Thank you for the lasting relationships we've built and for allowing us to be a part of your Alaskan stories.”
The line operated four ships, each accommodating 40 to 80 passengers, and offered 5- to 10-night trips during Alaska’s cruise season from May through September. At the time of the announcement, no active sailings were underway.
Jamey Cagle, one of the company’s owners, told the Daily Sitka Sentinel that the decision was “essential and necessary.”
He explained that ending cruise operations allows the company to focus resources on areas with the greatest impact, including its parent company Allen Marine Tours, which continues to offer day excursions and marine services.
Zak Kirkpatrick, a spokesperson for Allen Marine, highlighted the company’s legacy as a “homegrown and Indigenous-owned line” based in Sitka, noting its national awards and international recognition.
While Alaskan Dream Cruises will no longer navigate Alaska’s waterways, its commitment to preserving the state’s natural beauty and culture will continue through Allen Marine Tours’ offerings.