Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Are there any cruises from Alaska to Seattle?

I've searched and searched and cant seem to find one, have you ever been on one? Im looking for a one way from anywhere in Alaska (closer to Anchorage the better) to Seattle. Cant be to Vancouver BC (cant get a passport) ThanksAre there any cruises from Alaska to Seattle?
There currently aren't any, because of a combination of practical and legal issues.



In order to comply with the Jones Act, any non-US-flagged ship that sails one way between an Alaskan port and and Seattle (either direction) needs to stop at a Canadian port along the way. Making the trip from the Anchorage area (often the port is Seward) to Seattle while also making the stop in Canada, taking the inside-passage route and including stops and sightseeing that passengers typically want, AND doing it in seven days is very difficult.



Cruise ships are virtually always non-US-flagged, because they couldn't compete economically otherwise.



The Seattle-Alaska trips, in addition to not being one-way, also don't typically go any farther than Juneau or Skagway. That's not much more than half the way to Anchorage, so they're probably particularly unappealing to you.



It is possible, I believe, to take Alaska state ferries from someplace relatively near Anchorage to Bellingham (north of Seattle), by changing boats in Juneau or somewhere in that vicinity. Not at all similar to a cruise ship, though.Are there any cruises from Alaska to Seattle?
there is a cruise from seattle to alaska... I guess you could pay full price and just ride halfway or whatever ;O)

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