We last went in 2003 in the summer. We want to go next year but with a wedding in Brazil the end of July we can't leave until Aug 1. Wondering how things are in Sep in Alaska. I checked weather and...
Spent far too much of my non-internet career dealing with the Jones Act. "Outdated" = "long since outlived it's usefulness" = IMNSHO.
Personally, the cruises NOT are something I'd participate in, but it only takes one season without them to realize the very significant $$ that they bring in to the local economy, even after factoring in the very integrated "value chain" that the cruise lines push.