Holland America will not be porting at least two large vessels in Haines in 2020, borough manager Debra Schnabel said after a conversation with company spokesperson Ralph Samuels on Sept. 13. The company has not confirmed the information and did not return calls for comment.
“He explained the company’s decision as a ‘domino effect,’” Schnabel said. “Apparently, Norwegian Cruise Lines is pulling out of Skagway to port in Icy Straits. This opens dockage up in Skagway. …