Departure port

Seattle

Alaska Inside Passage gateway

From $894 per person · 110 itineraries available · (546 sailings)

Sail from Seattle for the classic summer Alaska run — glaciers, scenic sea days, and easy pre-cruise time in the Pacific Northwest. Most itineraries focus on May through September, with two downtown-area terminals depending on your ship.

Why cruise from Seattle?

How this homeport fits real trip planning.

  • Largest U.S. Alaska homeport — the widest mix of lines, ships, and 7-night Inside Passage itineraries in peak summer
  • Simple round-trip flights — fly into and out of SEA on closed-loop sailings without starting in Canada
  • Two terminals, real downtown access — Pier 66 is steps from Pike Place; Pier 91 is a short ride to the Space Needle
  • Inside Passage scenery from day one — Puget Sound and coastal British Columbia before Ketchikan, Juneau, and glacier country
  • One-way options for land add-ons — pair a cruise with Denali or an Alaska post-cruise when your itinerary ends northbound or in Vancouver

Best time to cruise from Seattle

The core Alaska season runs May through September — warmest weather and longest daylight mid-summer, with the highest fares on popular weeks. The port's operational window often spans April through October; early and late weeks can be cooler and wetter but sometimes cheaper.

Late September and October are shoulder season with fewer ships and unpredictable weather. Book parking and transfers early for peak summer sailings, and confirm Pier 66 vs Pier 91 before you travel.

Routes worth knowing

A mix of trip lengths — not only the cheapest short cruise.

Ships sailing from Seattle

Ocean ships with upcoming departures from this homeport.

Before you sail from Seattle

Day tours and hotel-guest experiences for embark and return days — when inventory is available.

Worth a look from Seattle

Mixed signals from 110 itineraries — not only the lowest short fare.

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