Seattle celebrates the welcome return of Alaska cruise season
Every inch of the Deck 7 Promenade of Majestic Princess is occupied by cheering crew applauding guests as they board the cruise ship and undoubtedly cheering for their own return to sea. After all, its been well over a year since these dedicated workers have earned their living tending to passengers.
Each passenger who enters the gangway has the same sensation: its good to be welcomed back aboard.
As the CDC lifted the no-sail order and cruise companies worked behind the scenes for months to amplify health and safety measures, leisure travel began once again and, particularly for Seattle and Alaskan ports, a big part of the local tourism economy is the cruise industry. Cruises departing from Seattle are responsible for nearly $900 million in business activity and more than 5,500 jobs.
Its a great day, a great Seattle day, too, said Steve Metruck, executive director of the Port of Seattle, as he welcomed a small group of media at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal on this especially sunny day in the city.
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