Cruises are coming to dominate the tourism industry, offering accessible and affordable vacations. And many local economies rely heavily on them to stay afloat. But activists, scientists, and residents worry about their impact on the community and the environment. Alaska has seen a boom in the cruise industry, and many of the communities affected are Indigenous. We visit two Alaskan towns to see who’s really on board.  

SHOW NOTES:

• The dangers of the Alaskan cruise by Andrew Engelson
• Read the latest on Ship Free Saturdays
• Cruise Line Report Card
• The economics of cruises
• Can cruising be green?

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