The Brief

The 2025 cruise season at the Port of Seattle set records with 1.9 million passengers and $1.2 billion in economic benefit.

Environmental sustainability was emphasized, with 65% of ships using shore power; the goal is 100% by 2027.

The season included diverse destinations and welcomed Cunard’s "Queen Elizabeth" for its first Seattle home port season.

SEATTLE - The Port of Seattle announced the end of the 2025 cruise season, which saw a record number of passengers , sailings and economic benefit.

By the numbers:

There were a total of 298 ship calls and 1.9 million passengers, along with a record 65% of ships using shore power at berth in 2025.

The season also delivered an estimated $1.2 billion in regional economic benefit, according to the Port of Seattle. It also pr

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