Industry leaders believe thousands of jobs and nearly one billion dollars in economic impact are at stake. The start for most cruises towards Alaska mostly begin from Seattle’s Elliott Bay.Port of Seattle says cruise ships will make nearly 300 calls into Seattle this season, while 14 vessels call Puget Sound their home port.
More than 5,000 jobs are created both locally and regionally thanks to the cruise industry. But, also hoping for economic recovery are communities in Alaska. Icy Strait Point is just one Alaskan destination from Seattle. The nearby small town of Hoonah is also counting on recovery.As the only privately-owned Alaskan cruise destination, Icy Strait Point offers tourists a chance to see untamed wilderness from their porthole.Cruise lines are eager to set sail into Alaska this season. Passengers can also catch deals as operators seek to rebound from two years of Covid struggles."The expansion of Seattle is only good for Alaska," Hickman said.
Ahh yes. The giant toilets dock to dump. Needed money from tourists I suppose. Wait until they see the tens, vomit and outbursts from our homeless regulars..