A popular cruise line has abruptly shut down and ceased all operations after 15 years.
On Feb. 4, Alaskan Dream Cruises announced that it will be shutting down for good, and all planned cruises will be canceled.
“Since 2011, Alaskan Dream Cruises has had the privilege of sharing the wonders of Alaska and the richness of our Alaska Native heritage with incredible guests from across the globe. It has been an equal honor to work alongside extraordinary communities, partners, and crew,” the cruise line said in a statement shared on Facebook.
“Effective immediately, Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased business operations and will no longer be operating future sailings,” the statement continued.
“We are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in us over the past 15 years. Thank you for the lasting relationships we’ve built and for allowing us to be a part of your Alaskan stories.”
At the time of the announcement, Alaska Dream Cruise had no active trips going on since they primarily sail from May through September, Alaska’s cruise season.
The small-ship cruise line, which once offered 5- to 10-night sailings to Southeast Alaska, noted that guests who had existing reservations should have received refunds and information on the next steps via email.
Alaska Dream Cruise also said it was working with UnCruise Adventures to help voyagers find other booking opportunities, according to the Daily Sitka Sentinel.
Though the cruise line will no longer operate, its parent company, Allen Marine Tours, will continue to offer excursions that showcase “Alaska’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.”
The decision to shutter was “essential and necessary,” Jamey Cagle, one of the owners of Alaskan Dream Cruises, told the Daily Sitka.
“After careful evaluation of our long-term objectives, we determined that concluding cruise operations allows us to responsibly focus our resources where they will have the greatest impact,” he said, per The Independent.
“We have had the privilege of sharing the wonders of Alaska and the richness of our Alaska Native heritage with incredible passengers from across the globe. It has been an honor to work alongside extraordinary communities, partners and crew throughout this journey.”
