Considering how much Alaska has done to get their state ready for tourists, I'm so excited to travel there this summer. When Canada effectively cancelled the 2021 cruise ship season, Alaska realized they needed to do everything they can to get travelers in by air. They have already lifted their negative Covid test and quarantine requirements (and my son and I will be fully vaccinated by the time we take our trip).
We were in Hawaii the summer Kilauea erupted, and I can't even tell you how appreciative the locals were that we didn't cancel our trip. I'm expecting our trip to Alaska to be similar. And it makes me feel better about our trip to know I am helping their tourism industry get back on its feet. All of the hotels, vendors, attractions, etc., that I am following on Instagram seem very eager to welcome tourists back!
On a selfish note, this might be the best summer to visit, since there won't be thousands of cruise ship tourists.