Port of seattle has biggest cruise season ever govdelivery. The 164,600ton, 4,200passenger bliss is slated to arrive in seattle for her inaugural sailing and christening on may 30. Seascapes meet mountainscapes meet cityscapes with alaskan cruise from seattle. Apr 28, 2017 the port of seattle has kicked off its biggest cruise season yet with more than one million revenue passengers on 218 vessels, making seattle the biggest cruise port on the west coast. Soar up the futuristic space needle and experience the views atop this stunning landmark created for the 1962 worlds fair. In may 2017 was opened the renovated pier 66 cruise terminal facility see in the terminal section below where are homeported ncl ships. It experienced a new record of one million passengers in 2017, and it is. Seattle has biggest cruise season ever clia alaska. Several cruise lines offer alaska cruises for kids with engaging and fun programs for your kids and teens.
The 2008 cruise season got underway april 1 and will bring new ships and more economic benefits to the region, says the port of seattle. Port of seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season ever in 2017. Mar 11, 2020 michael penn juneau empire file cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the seawalk on sept. Many of us will be affected by no cruise business, our home included, but these are serious times ahead, and there are valid reasons cruise season is must likely not a go for this summer. This city has a reputation for being one of the rainiest spots in the united states but it has a huge amount to see and do and you definitely wont be bored. The 2020 cruise schedule is being revised due to the global response to covid19. The ribboncutting ceremony was held on january 10 at university of washington train station. With convenient weekend departures and proximity to the great land, a cruise to alaska from seattle. Cruises from seattle follow a different route to alaska than cruises departing from vancouver. These cruise ship schedules show you how many ships will be in port and the times they will be in port on each day of the 2017 alaska cruise season. With convenient weekend departures and proximity to the great land, a cruise to alaska from seattle allows you to leave when you want, and spend less time getting there. Holland america relocates oosterdam to alaska for 2017 season. Return of cruise season may 7, 2017 pklainer signs of spring abound in seattle.
Over onemillion passengers in 2017 points to strong future of growth in alaska cruise market. A quick look back at the port of seattle s record breaking 2017 cruise season. Seattle racks up record cruise season november 3, 2017 at 10. This is why cruise ships typically stop in victoria when sailing roundtrip from seattle. During the 2017 alaska cruise season, more than 101,000 guests will sail on holland america line ships from seattle. In 2017, seattle celebrated the first milestone of welcoming one million cruise. Seattle the port of seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season yet with over one million revenue passengers on 218 vessels, making seattle the biggest cruise port on the west coast. Waves of tourists and money from seattlealaska cruises the. The seattle alaska cruise season, which runs from early may until late september, brings tourists and money flowing into the city. The port of seattle enthusiastically supports the seattle cruise and tourism industries. A defensiveminded team led by head coach pete carroll finished the regular season 3, routing the denver broncos in the super bowl, 438.
Did you know you can book many cruises as far as 18 months in advance of your preferred departure date. Explore hidden glacier bay aboard seabourn during 2017 cruise. Mar 25, 2020 im devastated for those who make their living off tourism. Larger vessels continue to drive passenger increases. Other cruise lines heading north to alaska are royal caribbean, norwegian, celebrity, american cruise line and lindblad expeditions. May 02, 2015 i did a bit of research about cruises to alaska from seattle for this year. Cruises from seattle, washington seattle cruise ship departures. Cruises from seattle port alaska cruises norwegian. Port of seattles cruise season underway maritime global. Seattle childrens hospital, seattle s hometown cruise. On september 23, 2017, port seattle welcomed its 1 millionth cruise tourist in a single alaskan season 2 passengers on hals eurodam.
Port of seattle has biggest cruise season ever port of seattle. Apr 15, 2019 the threat comes as the port of seattle prepares to celebrate its 20th year as a homeport for cruise ships on monday with the arrival of the seasons first ship celebrity eclipse, at its bell. Covid19 postpones alaska cruise season alaska magazine. Despite vancouvers strong cruise season, seattle now dominates. May 22, 2017 norwegians giant new norwegian bliss cruise ship will be able to use the port of seattle s upgraded bell street cruise terminal at pier 66. Friday the end of the cruise season willems planet. Port of seattle cancels seasons first sailings juneau empire. Royal caribbean 201718 wave season itineraries announced. The story of 2014 in seattle sports was undoubtedly the super bowl champion seattle seahawks. Scottish ports gear up for 8th record cruise season offshore. But marie ellingson, the port of seattles manager of cruise services and business development, gave the. In fact, its better to book as early as possible for popular sailings especially those scheduled during peak cruise season. Time for the news, and another statewide press conference.
For the 2017 season, eurodam will depart seattle on 22 roundtrip sevenday cruises. Sep 07, 2016 holland america relocates oosterdam to alaska for 2017 season. The port of seattle welcomed a record 1,071,594 revenue passenger through its cruise. The port of seattle said the start of the local 2020 cruise season could be delayed amid coronavirus concerns as the state department warned americans sunday to avoid traveling on cruise ships. All images in the post are courtesy of duval images. Carnival cruise lines facing ban from docking in u. In the table below we list all alaska cruise ships departing from seattle wa during the summer of 2020 and 2021. Repositioning cruises seattle 20202021 ships relocation schedule. There was the best little texmex restaurant along the waterfront in juneau that got chewed up in the downtown cruise sprawl and was spit out.
I dont have any statistics to back this up but id be willing to bet all my valuable ccl stock that seatac airport brings in and sends off many, many more travelers than the cruise port. When compared to the cruise season in 2015, cruise ships visits. For more reposition cruise offers and cruise prices comparison follow our linelinks at page right. The port of seattle is suspending cruises indefinitely. The port of seattle s 2015 cruise season began may 1 at smith cove cruise terminal with the arrival of the holland america line westerdam. The oosterdam will leave on 21 sevenday cruises roundtrip from seattle. The seahawks tried to improve their 1051 record from 2016. The cruise business has grown exponentially since 1999, when just six. Port of seattle suspends alaska cruise season indefinitely. Holland america line launched three new commuter ships monday, jan. Five fast facts about cruise ships in seattle port of seattle. This region is in a public health emergency and we will cancel the first two sailings of our cruise season, said port of seattle commission president peter steinbrueck. The port of seattle has kicked off its biggest cruise season yet with more than one million revenue passengers on 218 vessels, making seattle the biggest cruise port on the west coast. Port of seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season ever.
Royal caribbean today announced the itineraries of its 2017 18 season and passengers can start booking their next cruise from thursday april 21, 2016. The company increased its seattle calls this year to 58, and three holland america line ships will sail roundtrip seattle itineraries in 2017. Bookmark this page to follow ongoing updates for the 2020 cruise season at the port of seattle. There are currently 808 ships, including more large vessels, booked to call in 2017, up 19. Despite vancouvers strong cruise ship season, seattles industry. Seattle washington cruise port schedule cruisemapper. Holland america alaska cruises from seattle is underway. Roundtrip cruises to alaska from seattle begin today. Seattle cruises seattle sits on the slip of land between puget sound and lake washington, with the olympic and cascade mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop for this ohso cosmopolitan city. Port of seattle suspends 2020 ak cruise season indefinitely. An estimated 700,000 filled the city streets during the ensuing victory parade.
I said yesterday that norwegian hasnt yet started their summer cruise program, and look what popped up outside my balcony yesterday morning. Amsterdam will sail one sevenday itinerary followed by nine 14day great alaskan explorer voyages from seattle. For the more discerning traveler, we offer luxury alaska cruises. Explore hidden glacier bay aboard seabourn during 2017 cruise season in alaska guests will see this vast icy wonder up close on select 11day sailings. This one was the very last of the cruise ships for the season. Cruise lines are always vying to offer itineraries in this buzzing port. Cruise from seattle, washington nicknamed the emerald city for its verdant forests and parks, seattle is also all about the water. They are a huge part of our business and really boost summer sales, said andy lipscomb, owner of the frankfurter, the popular hot dog spot on seattle. These ships tend to be smaller and offer a more intimate experience. Whatever your vacation needs we have an alaska cruise. May 08, 2017 seattle, wa, may 08, 2017 globe newswire climate activists marked the beginning of alaska cruise season by greeting passengers on the carnival legend, which is bound for the glaciers of. Holland america lines eurodam kicks off alaska cruise season. Port of seattle cancels seasons first sailings concerns over coronavirus prompted.
Apr 29, 2017 port of seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season ever in 2017 april 29, 2017 the port of seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season yet with over one million revenue passengers on 218 vessels, making seattle the biggest cruise port on the west coast. Seattle gearing up for largest alaska ship cruise industry. Exceeded rookie limits during 2006 season 2020 contract status. I did a bit of research about cruises to alaska from seattle for this year. Banking on the surge in popularity of alaska cruises, holland america is pulling ms oosterdam from her 2017 mediterranean season and moving the ship to alaska, where she will make sevenday roundtrip voyages from seattle.
Terminal 91 processes more than 10,000 travelers every saturday during cruise season, and nearly 40,000 every week. Aa cruise ship passenger photographs a ship in juneaus downtown harbor in august 2017. May 02, 2017 the eurodam will homeport at seattle for the entire alaska cruise season. In a release, the port announced cruise season was on hold until the. Port cancels first two sailings of seattle cruise season. Cruises from seattle magnificent alaska is the main destination for cruises departing from seattle.
Alaska cruise ship calendar 2017 cruise ship schedules. The buildout of the bell street terminal was completed for the 2017 season, meanwhile a new gangway system is being put in place to be ready for the 2018 season to handle the larger volume of passengers aboard the bliss. Nov 02, 2017 a quick look back at the port of seattle s record breaking 2017 cruise season. The 2017 seattle seahawks season was the franchises 42nd season in the national football league and the eighth under pete carroll. Holland america lines ms eurodam arrived at the port of seattle, saturday, april 29, 2017, marking the first cruise ship to arrive for start of the citys summer alaska homeport cruise season. As of this writing, holland america line and princess cruises the two cruise lines with the most ships scheduled to sail to alaska this season have not yet altered their alaska cruise schedules. Seattle is one of the upandcoming ports in the united states and a cruise leaving from seattle is the perfect opportunity to find out why. Every year like clockwork, the cruise ships entering seattle waters herald the beginning of our lessrainy season sometimes called summer. Port of seattle watches coronavirus developments closely. Industrys regional economic impact in 2017 surpassed usd 500 million. Holland america line to add seventh ship to 2017 alaska season.
Port of seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season ever in 2017 by milton stuards, apr 29, 2017 cruise. Mar 25, 2020 the port of seattle is suspending cruises indefinitely. At full tilt, there will be ships here two or three times a week on saturday, sunday, and often one day during the week for cruises. The port of seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season yet with over one million revenue passengers on 218 vessels, making seattle the biggest cruise. Crown princess at the port of seattles bell street pier cruise terminal with the space needle in. August is the end of the peak alaska cruise season, so you might start to see some deals edge in late in the month, but expect full fares, for the most part. Seattle, washington cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The port of seattle is ready for 2017 cruise season during which it expects to host one million passengers on 218 vessels. Cruises from seattle, washington royal caribbean cruises. The port expects 192 cruise ship calls this season. Seattle s cruise business benefits everyone on the waterfront. The 2020 cruise schedule is being revised due to the global. Cruises from seattle, washington seattle cruise ship. Seattle has biggest cruise season ever december 2017 crown princess at the port of seattles bell street pier cruise terminal with the space needle in foreground.
Nov 02, 2017 the port of seattle welcomed a record 1,071,594 revenue passenger through its cruise terminals this year, with an estimated 1,092,345 expected in 2018. Today, the port of seattle announced that it has cancelled the april 1 and april 5 planned sailings of the seattle 2020 cruise season. Cruises from seattle seattle is a wonderful port city, located in the pacific northwest region of the united states. Find and plan your next cruise out of seattle on cruise critic through our find a cruise tool, offering sailings into 2021. Argosy cruises offers narrated boat tours of seattle and surrounding areas yearround. The trains, which are wrapped to resemble holland america lines newest ship, koningsdam, will cruise the tracks through april 2017 when the summer cruise season to alaska begins from the port of seattle. Waves of tourists and money from seattlealaska cruises. There are a total of nine cruise lines across five brands that will homeport ships in seattle. Carnival cruise line has added a variety of fun programming and activities for their cruises to alaska in 2017 on carnival legend. So, thanks to alaskas long and harsh winter, seattle only operates as a cruise port during summer. April 27, 2017 seattle the port of seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season yet with over one million revenue passengers on 218 vessels, making seattle the biggest cruise port on the west coast.
It was blustery and cool on the top deck of the ferry as we came in on friday afternoon to seattle from bainbridge island. The trains were operated between january and april 2017, when the alaskan cruising season begins. File 2019 cruise ship season begins with the arrival of the celebrity eclipse at seattle s pier 66 air 4 photo. The 2017 cruise season is now over, and the 2018 season will start in may. Holland america lines ms eurodam arrived at the port of seattle on april 29, 2017, marking the first cruise ship to arrive for the start of the citys summer alaska cruise season.
Follow in the footsteps of the yukon gold rush on an alaska cruise from seattle to some of the worlds most scenic wonders. Cruises from seattle follow a different route to alaska than cruises. Cruises from seattle, alaska cruises from seattle, alaskan. Carnival cruise line introduces new activities on cruises. The port of seattle keeps rising to the top as far as cruise ports are concerned, and it is a great area to visit before or following your cruise vacation. Seattle climate activists protest carnival cruise line with. With a total of 58 holland america cruises that will depart from seattle this year, three ships will sail a series of roundtrip seattle cruises in 2017. Because of its mass appeal, many travelers opt to stay a couple of nights in seattle before or after their cruise. Port of seattle celebrates biggest cruise season ever. Mar 27, 2020 this effectively delayed the beginning of the alaska cruise season, since, according to u. The port of seattle welcomed more than one million cruise passengers in 2017 a 9% rise from 2016 and an alltime high for the usbased port. Carnivals 2017 alaska season kicked off this week and runs.
Our fleet offers public tours as well as corporate events, contact us today. Seattle, washington cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruises. Port of seattle calls off first two cruises of 2020 season. Seattle s cruise business supports more than 4,000 jobs. Seattle cruise operations postponed indefinitely juneau empire. The 2017 alaska cruise ship calendar for all alaska and canada ports of call including ketchikan, vancouver, glacier bay, juneau, petersburg, prince rupert, seward, sitka, skagway, wrangell, victoria, seattle, and more. During the 2017 alaska cruise season, more than 101,000 guests will sail. In a release, the port announced cruise season was on hold until the resolution of the public health emergency of the covid19 pandemic.