Alaska expected to see increase in cruise ship passengers this year

At 1 million passengers, 2016 was considered a great year for the cruise ship industry in Alaska. But, 2017 could be even better.
Sarah Leonard, president of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, says demand is up for Alaska cruises with some lines adding more ships and sailings.
Holland America has plans to bring back the Oosterdam from Europe to sail in Alaska this summer.
Crystal Cruises, which offered a historic journey on a luxury liner through the Northwest Passage last fall, plans to do