- Major cruise lines are bypassing the popular Tracy Arm fjord in Alaska this season, disappointing many travellers.
- The decision follows a landslide last summer which caused part of a glacier to collapse, triggering a tsunami and raising ongoing safety concerns about unstable slopes.
- Cruise operators, including Holland America, Carnival Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean, are now substituting Tracy Arm visits with Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier.
- While Endicott Arm is considered beautiful, travel agents and tourists note it is not the same as Tracy Arm, which is renowned for its two tidewater glaciers and abundant wildlife.
- Scientists are investigating the cause of the landslide and the potential for future hazards, as the area remains unstable with expectations of continued rockfall and small-scale sliding.
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