The city’s 2026 cruise season generated $1.2 billion in economic activity and served nearly 2 million guests.
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October 11, 2026
Star Princess Concluded Inaugural Alaska Cruise SeasonThe 175,500-ton vessel finished its first summer sailing from Seattle before departing on a repositioning voyage.
October 7, 2026
Carnival Adventure Will Sail From Seattle in 2028The 109,000-ton cruise ship will launch its debut U.S. summer season from Seattle beginning in May 2028.
October 5, 2026
Carnival Spirit Will Delay Seattle DepartureThe cruise ship will depart Seattle on October 9, 2026, following unscheduled repairs in Hawaii.
September 30, 2026
MSC Cruises Completed First Seattle Alaska SeasonThe MSC Poesia has concluded its debut Alaska sailing schedule from Seattle following a full summer of operations.
September 25, 2026
Northwest Marine Group Will Open 2027 Boat Show SponsorshipsThe annual Seattle event, scheduled for February 2027, has officially opened new partnership opportunities.
September 25, 2026
Holland America Noordam Completed Alaska-Hawaii RouteThe 1,900-passenger vessel concludes its 28-night roundtrip journey from Seattle to Alaska and Hawaii.
September 22, 2026
Holland America Line Unveiled Half Moon Cay AmenitiesThe cruise line introduced a new beach club and food pavilion as part of its private island expansion.
