Seattle's Record Cruise Season Marks MSC's Alaska Debut, Boosting City Economy and Eco-Initiatives

Seattle's record cruise season marks MSC's Alaska debut, boosting city economy and eco-initiatives

As more than 2 million cruise passengers are expected to move through Seattle this season, and the economic wave could stretch far beyond the water.

MSC Poesia sets course for Alaska in Pacific Northwest debut

MSC Cruises marks milestone as MSC Poesia departed Seattle on her first sailing to Alaska – MSC Cruises' first time in the region.

MSC Poesia opens MSC Cruises’ first Alaska season from Seattle

MSC Cruises has entered the Alaska market with the inaugural departure of MSC Poesia from Seattle, marking the company’s first deployment in...

MSC Poesia Arrives in Seattle Ahead of Alaska Season

MSC Poesia MSC Cruises today marked a major milestone in its North American expansion with the arrival of MSC Poesia in Seattle, launching the cruise line’s first-ever Alaska season and establishing Seattle as its newest North American homeport. MSC Poesia will sail seven-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle through September 2026, calling at Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point and Juneau in Alaska, along with Victoria, British Columbia. Sailings also …

Alaska's Newest Cruise Players Have Officially Arrived

Key Aspects: MSC Cruises and Virgin Voyages are cruising to Alaska for the first time ever in 2026. On May 11, MSC Poesia made her debut in Seattle to officially begin her inaugural Alaska season. At the same time, Brilliant Lady made her inaugural call to Vancouver, which is another major port for Alaska itineraries. May 11, 2026, has been a historic day for two cruise lines that are kicking off their first seasons cruising to Alaska. First, M…

MSC Cruises Launches First Alaska Season in Seattle

MSC Cruises marked the start of its first Alaska season with the arrival of MSC Poesia in Seattle, establishing the city as the cruise line’s newest U.S. homeport. MSC Poesia will operate seven-night Alaska sailings from Seattle through September 2026, with calls in Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, and Victoria, British Columbia. Itineraries also include scenic cruising through Endicott Arm and views of Dawes Glacier. To mark the occasion, M…