New info re: alaska 2021

[Jill]

Sure would be nice if a “workaround” can be found concerning PVSA

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Congress-proposes-a-solution-to-Canadas-big-ship-cruise-ban?fbclid=IwAR2T2Lo5Mv0_wouB-UbkNzVcTPZZQsJQ7GtzPDGPcU2JygdVVkcn4Ooez14

[cruisellama]

24 minutes ago, Jill said:

Sure would be nice if a “workaround” can be found concerning PVSA

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Congress-proposes-a-solution-to-Canadas-big-ship-cruise-ban?fbclid=IwAR2T2Lo5Mv0_wouB-UbkNzVcTPZZQsJQ7GtzPDGPcU2JygdVVkcn4Ooez14

If Congress actually passes - it looks like a work around.   Its up to the USG - no need to stop at Canadian ports if the law is changed.  Fine if its only temporary and regionally limited, but  best to look at a better solution long term.  Would be bad to shudder all those Alaskan resorts and other businesses for another season.  Can see the bear lounging on the deck of the Princess resort.

[jticarruthers]

Wait congress passes stuff that might solve a simple problem ???

Is that allowed 

[WAAAYTOOO]

14 minutes ago, jticarruthers said:

Wait congress passes stuff that might solve a simple problem ???

Is that allowed 

Allowed ?  Yes.

Accomplished ?  Never

[TXcruzer]

Even if a PVSA “workaround” were accomplished, there is still a CBP issue with all the foreign born crew unable to attain the appropriate Visas for a 100% American itinerary. 

[Eaglelover]

1 hour ago, cruisellama said:

 Can see the bear lounging on the deck of the Princess resort.

Hungry for both humans and leftovers!!

[cruisellama]

The Alaskan resorts will be opening this summer (Princess lodges etc).  So land tours are possible.   You can fly to Anchorage or Fairbanks and catch rail or bus. Would expect it be be a good year for wildlife sightings as people have been absent for a year and they've probably moved in.