A Long Way From Tahiti

The Tahitian Princess docked in Port Valdez today. The first phase of the dock renovation was completed in time for Valdez's first cruise ship in years. Before the ships had to dock at the container dock 4 miles out of town. Which didn't make Valdez a popular destination with the cruise ship crowd.

The businesses in town will be happy now that the cruise ship passengers have returned and are within walking distance of beautiful downtown Valdez. Only problem is, when a ship is in town, it blocks access to the fishing dock which was torn down to make way for cruise ships.

I understand that in the 2nd and 3rd phase of the dock renovation a new public access fishing dock will be built. Hopefully in time for Silver Salmon season in August.

The ship was so huge I went to the other side of the harbor entrance to get a long shot.

The weather will clear up after the ship leaves port.