18-08-2016 02:22 via ktoo.org

On the scene with the Crystal Serenity

The Crystal Serenity docked in Seward Alaska on Aug. 16th, 2016
The cruise ship Crystal Serenity cast off from Seward Tuesday 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.
Rachel Waldholz, from Alaska’s Energy Desk wa
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