After reading all of this, maybe it is a strange turn of luck for Sitka to have been routed away from by many tour companies. Is it hurting the economy? A bit. But Sitka has its identity and pride at least. I am so sick of hearing about Holland America-Princess. They are making our state into their personal Disneyland, as well as degrading us to feel that we OWE THEM for their business. They make PLENTY of money, whether from their overcharged foods and service,  or their own employees pockets. We need to be careful or they'll dry us up until their is nothing left but empty waters and ghost towns.