# Seattle - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/seattle For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Jeffery Hayes · [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seattle_Center_as_night_falls.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Alaska on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=alaska) - Description: A major city in the Pacific Northwest and a departure point for Alaska cruises. - Port name: Seattle - English name: Seattle - Country: United States - Latitude / longitude: 47.63, -122.38 A port city in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and a major gateway for Alaska cruises. The Space Needle and Pike Place Market, home to the first Starbucks store, are famous attractions. Surrounded by greenery and water, Seattle is known for its coffee culture and IT industry. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 750,000 people - Climate: Temperate oceanic west coast climate. Summers are dry and refreshing, while rain is frequent from autumn to spring. - Language: English - Currency: US dollars - Best time to visit: June to September (dry with many sunny days; peak cruise season) ### Local food Fresh seafood (salmon, crab), clam chowder, specialty coffee, local craft beer ### Sights - Space Needle (observation tower) - Pike Place Market and Starbucks Store No. 1 - Chihuly Garden and Glass - Waterfront and aquarium Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 9 °C / 49 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | | Feb | 10 °C / 51 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | | Mar | 13 °C / 55 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | | Apr | 15 °C / 60 °F | 6 °C / 44 °F | | May | 19 °C / 67 °F | 10 °C / 49 °F | | Jun | 22 °C / 71 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | | Jul | 25 °C / 77 °F | 14 °C / 58 °F | | Aug | 25 °C / 77 °F | 15 °C / 58 °F | | Sep | 22 °C / 72 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | | Oct | 16 °C / 61 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | | Nov | 12 °C / 53 °F | 4 °C / 40 °F | | Dec | 9 °C / 48 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F | NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SEATTLE BOEING FLD · about 10.4 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-04 Checked: 2026-10-04 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 224 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | $3.25 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | $5.70 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | $17.00 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | $9.00 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | $6.22 | USD | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Seattle. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: SEA - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): 30–45 min - Ease of access: A — Direct flight (Estimated) About 21 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/eurodam-7n-seattle) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: Apr–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Eurodam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle - Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Juneau › +2 › Seattle - Cruise type: Round trip / 6 - Amount: From $959.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-edge-7n-seattle) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May 2027 – Sep 2028 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09 - Ship: Celebrity Edge - Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle - Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier › +4 › Seattle - Cruise type: Round trip / 8 - Amount: From $1,011.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-06 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/brilliant-lady-7n-seattle) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May–Aug 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08 - Ship: Brilliant Lady - Cruise line: Virgin Voyages - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle - Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Sitka › +2 › Seattle - Cruise type: Round trip / 6 - Amount: From $1,113.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May 2027 – Sep 2028 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09 - Itinerary: 2 itineraries - Ship: Star Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle - Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier › +3 › Seattle - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From £787.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-bliss-7n-seattle) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: May 2027 – Sep 2028 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09 - Ship: Norwegian Bliss - Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle - Port: Seattle › Sitka › Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier › +4 › Seattle - Cruise type: Round trip / 8 - Amount: From $1,339.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-encore-7n-seattle) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Oct 2028 - Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2028-04, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09, 2028-10 - Ship: Norwegian Encore - Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Seattle - Port: Seattle › Juneau › Skagway › +3 › Seattle - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $1,589.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle-to-vancouver) - Region: Alaska - Itinerary: Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-09 - Ship: Star Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Seattle → Vancouver - Port: Seattle › Ketchikan › Juneau › Skagway › Vancouver - Cruise type: One way / 5 - Amount: From £648.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [29-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/noordam-29n-sydney-australia-to-seattle) - Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages - Itinerary: Mar 2027 - Departure months: 2027-03 - Ship: Noordam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 29 nights - Departure / arrival: Sydney (Australia) → Seattle - Port: Sydney (Australia) › Seattle - Cruise type: One way / 2 - Amount: From $3,499.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-10-09 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Seattle) - [portseattle.org](https://www.portseattle.org/maritime/cruise) - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seattle_Center_as_night_falls.jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Alaska on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=alaska) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/eurodam-7n-seattle) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-edge-7n-seattle) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/brilliant-lady-7n-seattle) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-bliss-7n-seattle) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-encore-7n-seattle) - [7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-seattle-to-vancouver) - [29-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Seattle](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/noordam-29n-sydney-australia-to-seattle) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Seattle - secondary: portseattle.org — https://www.portseattle.org/maritime/cruise - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle Source: Wikipedia “[Port of Seattle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Seattle)”, “[Seattle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))