The Port of Seattle kicks off a record-breaking 2026 Alaska cruise season, with a projected 2.1 million passengers, expecting to boost the local economy.
SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle is launching its 2026 Alaska cruise season this week, setting a new record for both ship visits and passenger volume.
The season begins Friday, with the first in-transit arrival and is expected to include 330 vessel calls and about 2.1 million passengers this year, the highest totals in the port’s history.
Port officials say the region has spent more than two decades building its cruise industry, with continued expansion this year. A total of
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