More cruise vessels called on the Port of Seattle during the 2009 season, although the number of passengers dipped slightly, the port announced Monday. … In a statement, port officials said data from the 2009 cruise season show that Seattle continues to have a strong market share in the Alaska cruise market. “The cruise business is an important source of jobs and economic growth for King County, especially in these tough economic times,” Port Commission President Bill Bryant said in a statement.
