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Cruise Seattle

The Port of Seattle is ready to set sail for a very busy 2008 cruise season. Seattle will welcome over 211 cruise ship visits and more than 800,000 passengers during the upcoming cruise season. Check out the 2008 sailing schedule.

Seattle provides convenience and value to passengers sailing to Alaska. New ships and two downtown cruise terminals make sailing out of Seattle an extremely attractive travel option for passengers looking for the convenience of cruising from a U.S. based port.

Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises will depart from the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean will homeport at the Terminal 30 Cruise Facility. Both terminals are conveniently located on Seattle's downtown waterfront with easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

  • Passenger Info provides details about cruise lines, schedules, parking, heightened security, and the attractions in the Seattle area.
  • Check out Terminal Specs to learn about the terminal details.
  • Key Contacts is for the media, businesses wishing to service the cruise lines and people seeking employment with the cruise lines.

The Cruise Economic Impact Study highlights the economic benefits derived from the dramatic growth of Seattle's cruise industry. The study focuses on the impacts of cruise operations at the Port of Seattle, while passenger interviews examine passenger spending and impacts on the visitor industry.

Vessel/Passenger Growth:

  • 1999: 6 vessels – 6, 615 passengers
  • 2000: 36 vessels – 120,000 passengers
  • 2001: 59 vessels – 170,495 passengers
  • 2002: 75 vessels – 244,905 passengers
  • 2003: 99 vessels – 345,000 passengers
  • 2004: 148 vessels – 562,000 passengers
  • 2005: 169 vessels – 686,357 passengers
  • 2006: 196 vessels – 751,000 passengers
  • 2007: 190 vessels – 781,143 passengers
  • 2008: 211 vessles - more than 800,000 passengers (estimated)
Local Economic Impact in 2007:
  • $268 million – annual business revenue
  • 2,087 jobs
  • $6.7 million – annual state & local taxes

View the entire report here. (111 KB PDF)