Meredith Tudor of Alaska Cruise Planning in Ringgold, Georgia, founded National Alaska Cruise Week to bridge a genuine gap in the travel world. Tudor has spent years building her expertise as a top destination specialist for parent company Simple Traveler Vacations. Tudor and Alaska Cruise Planning wanted to establish National Alaska Cruise Week as a dedicated moment for media, travel writers, educators, and travel lovers everywhere to celebrate and explore the magic of the Alaska cruise experience.
Alaska Cruise Planning submitted National Alaska Cruise Week in 2026 and the National Day Calendar Registrar approved this weekly observation to be celebrated each year during the Third Week in August.