Holland AmericaEurodam
Departure port guide
Cruises from Seattle, WA
Alaska Inside Passage gateway
From $254 per person · 143 itineraries available · (491 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.
Best deals from Seattle
Lowest fares on 143 itineraries — updated from our daily price crawl.
Holland AmericaNoordam
Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Bliss
Was 56% higherAlaska - Seattle
SuiteInsideBalconyOcean View$1,137 pp$71 / night$499pp · incl. taxesWas 56% higher.
Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Encore
MSC CruisesMSC Poesia
Why cruise from Seattle?
A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.
- 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.