The Port of Seattle is reporting growing interest from Kiwi travellers in exploring Seattle as the gateway to Alaska. 
“Seattle has so much to offer, from the Pike Place Market to Mt Rainier, and we want agents to feel confident selling a pre- or post-cruise stay alongside an Alaska sailing,” says Port of Seattle trade director Millie Browne. “The Port of Seattle booth at Cruise360 [last week] gives us a fantastic opportunity to connect face-to-face with the New Zealand trade and build on the momentum we’re seeing in this market.”
Browne says Seattle is positioning itself to capture more of that momentum. The port is forecasting a record 2.1 million passengers in 2026, up from 1.9 million in 2025, across up to 330 vessel calls from 16 homeported ships, its biggest season in more than two decades.
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Visit Seattle has teamed up with State of Washington Tourism, EVA Airlines and Princess Cruises to offer a 10-agent famil, including a seven-night sailing to Alaska on the Star Princess.
The trip includes return flights ex Brisbane to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flying EVA Airlines (via Taipei), two nights pre-cruise in Seattle, and two nights post-cruise exploring the state of Washington.
To be in to win a place consultants need to book an eligible Princess Alaska cruise 16 Aug–12 Oct, complete the Visit Seattle destination training and/or the Port of Seattle trainings—and submit in 25 words or less what excites you most about cruising to Alaska with Princess. See more HERE.
