Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations

A beloved cruise line has abruptly shut down and canceled all future bookings.

Alaskan Dream Cruises announced Feb. 4 that it would halt all operations — disrupting upcoming vacation plans.

The small-ship cruise line, which was based in Sitka and offered sailings to Southeast Alaska, said guests who had booked reservations would receive refunds and information on next steps in an email.

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