Cruise Lines Pull Tracy Arm from Alaska Itineraries

Four cruise lines have pulled Tracy Arm scenic cruising from their Alaska itineraries, after a landslide and resulting tsunami last summer left the fjord unstable.

Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Windstar Cruises, and Virgin Voyages have all replaced Tracy Arm with Endicott Arm.

“After closely monitoring geological conditions in the area, Carnival has determined that the Endicott Arm Fjord is the best option for our summer itineraries in Alaska in lieu of Tracy Arm Fjord,” a spokesperson for Carnival told TMR.

A spokesperson for Holland America said, “We’ve informed affected guests of our decision to replace Tracy Arm with scenic cruising in Endicott Arm this season due to ongoing ice and geological conditions. Endicott Arm offers an impressive experience featuring stunning fjord scenery, wilderness sightings, and close-up views of the actively calving Dawes Glacier.”

A Windstar Cruises spokesperson said much the same: “Due to continued instability in Tracy Arm following the August 2025 landslide, Windstar will instead visit Endicott Arm, offering guests stunning views of Dawes Glacier and optional expedition experiences by zodiac and kayak, delivering the Alaska glacier experience our guests expect.”

A spokesperson for Virgin Voyages told TMR, “Due to ongoing landslide risk in Tracy Arm Fjord, we have updated our 2026 Alaska itineraries to visit Endicott Arm Fjord and Dawes Glacier instead, a decision made with the safety of our Sailors and Crew as our highest priority.

“Voyage lengths are unchanged, and we’ve crafted an… exclusive new Shore Thing at Endicott designed to make this destination even more unforgettable.”

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a landslide at the toe of the South Sawyer Glacier inside Tracy Arm produced a tsunami on Aug. 10, 2025, that has left the fjord unstable.

“Steep, mountainous landslide areas are inherently unstable and will continue to change for years following an initial landslide,” the USGS wrote at the time. “Continued rockfall and smaller-scale landslide events from the exposed landslide scar are expected and could impact the water, potentially causing future local tsunami. As such, this area remains hazardous.”

Despite this, at least one cruise line has not amended its itineraries.

“We are currently monitoring conditions but have no plans to deviate from current calls at this time,” said a spokesperson for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. “Responsible exploration remains the utmost priority for our team, and we remain committed to ensuring every decision prioritizes the safety of our guests, our crew, and the environments we explore.”