17-08-2016 03:07 via alaskapublic.org

On the scene with the Crystal Serenity

Tonight, the cruise ship Crystal Serenity will cast off from Seward for a first-of-it’s kind trip through the Arctic’s Northwest Passage to New York City. It’s the first luxury liner to attempt the route — and the largest passenger ship by far.Many people are wondering if it’s a sign of what’s to come, as the Arctic sees increasingly ice-free summers.
The Crystal Serenity berthed in Livorno, Itlay. Photo: Piergiuliano Chesi, Wikimedia CommonsRachel Waldholz, f
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