EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 57 MIN
The Main Deck | Alaska Cruise Season, Fuel Surcharges & Working From a Cruise Ship | Ep 3
from The Main Deck · host CruiseNews.com
In this episode of The Main Deck, Joe Miragliotta and Harrison Liu break down everything happening in the cruise world right now — from the biggest Alaska season yet (50 ships this summer) to a hidden fuel surcharge clause buried in cruise line contracts that's already technically triggered. Plus: Viking's hydrogen-powered ship launching November 2026, the viral couple who found out mid-drive their Bermuda cruise was rerouted to Canada, and the fake AI news post about a guy fired for working remotely from a cruise ship that sparked a very real debate.Topics covered:- Alaska cruise season 2026 — 50 ships, MSC's Dirty Dancing debut, Celebrity Summit back from dry dock- The White Pass & Yukon Route train excursion out of Skagway — is it worth it?- Juneau's new cruise dock coming in 2027 (and the tendering problem it solves)- Fuel surcharges: cruise contracts let lines charge up to $10/person/day — and oil is at $100/barrel- $80 billion being invested in new cruise ships over the next decade- Viking Libra: the first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, launching November 2026- MSC Eurybia stranded in the Gulf — why travel insurance matters more than ever- Virgin Voyages reroutes Bermuda sailing to Canada — couple finds out on the way to the airport- Remote work from a cruise ship: fired offense or no big deal?Read more cruise news and analysis:https://CruiseNews.comSubscribe for new episodes covering cruise ships, industry updates, and travel insights.Follow CruiseNews:Website: https://CruiseNews.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/cruisenews1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573271525093TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruisenews.comThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cruisenews1
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In this episode of The Main Deck, Joe Miragliotta and Harrison Liu break down everything happening in the cruise world right now — from the biggest Alaska season yet (50 ships this summer) to a hidden fuel surcharge clause buried in cruise line contracts that's already technically triggered. Plus: Viking's hydrogen-powered ship launching November 2026, the viral couple who found out mid-drive their Bermuda cruise was rerouted to Canada, and the fake AI news post about a guy fired for working remotely from a cruise ship that sparked a very real debate.Topics covered:- Alaska cruise season 2026 — 50 ships, MSC's Dirty Dancing debut, Celebrity Summit back from dry dock- The White Pass & Yukon Route train excursion out of Skagway — is it worth it?- Juneau's new cruise dock coming in 2027 (and the tendering problem it solves)- Fuel surcharges: cruise contracts let lines charge up to $10/person/day — and oil is at $100/barrel- $80 billion being invested in new cruise ships over the next decade- Viking Libra: the first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, launching November 2026- MSC Eurybia stranded in the Gulf — why travel insurance matters more than ever- Virgin Voyages reroutes Bermuda sailing to Canada — couple finds out on the way to the airport- Remote work from a cruise ship: fired offense or no big deal?Read more cruise news and analysis:https://CruiseNews.comSubscribe for new episodes covering cruise ships, industry updates, and travel insights.Follow CruiseNews:Website: https://CruiseNews.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/cruisenews1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573271525093TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruisenews.comThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cruisenews1
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