ILWU dockworkers load the cargo necessary for a cruise from Seattle, July 2021.
The Port of Seattle has unveiled its preliminary cruise schedule for 2022, with 296 scheduled calls bringing an estimated 1.26 million revenue passengers through its two cruise ship terminals.
The port said that it is anticipated that the number of passengers per ship will vary by sailing and will increase as the season progresses.
The seven major brands homeporting in Seattle will be sailing 14 vessels, up from 11 most seasons.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Port of Seattle had forecast a record year for 2020 with 233 cruise vessels scheduled to sail from Seattle with an expected 1.3 million passengers expected through our terminals, supporting 5,500 jobs, and providing nearly $900 million in economic impact.
“The cruise industry is an important component of the Southeast Alaskan economy. The past two years have been incredibly difficult for our local businesses, and we’re excited to welcome visitors back to our beautiful community and region,” said Alexandra Pierce, Tourism Manager of the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska.
Source: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26906-port-of-seattle-announces-315-call-2022-cruise-season.html