2023 Cruise Seattle Business Brochure

Your Partner in Sustainability Our long history of environmental leadership includes working with our cruise partners to make Seattle the cleanest, greenest, most energy efficient port in North America. From shore power to decarbonization to Green Corridor initiatives, the Port of Seattle will help you lead with sustainability efforts. Blue Carbon Pilot Project: Port of Seattle oyster, kelp and eelgrass seeding to capture carbon, reduce ocean acidification, and improve water quality.

Environmental Firsts A Community Partnership As a First Mover in the innovative for the Future Pacific Northwest to Alaska Green Corridor initiative, Seattle continues Building Community - We support with to lead in collaborative efforts to strategic communications and protect the environment. Launched community engagement to build in May, 2022 this cruise-focused effort awareness and develop partnerships with brings together ports, cruise lines key community stakeholders in maritime, and NGOs to forge ground-breaking tourism and government. innovation for a zero-greenhouse emission ‘Green Corridor’. Diversity in Provisioning - We can support your efforts to enhance The only cruise homeport in North opportunities for small businesses and America with a voluntary clean water women-owned and minority businesses. agreement between the Port, the cruise lines, and regulators. Workforce Development - We can support your efforts to develop The first cruise homeport in the world opportunities for youth to ensure a vibrant to offer two shore power connections maritime workforce for cruise. for cruise ships. Power connectivity to our third berth will be ready in 2024 providing our cruise line partners with 100% shore power availability. CRUISE SEAT TLE 1

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Seattle, Perfectly Positioned Anchorage Hubbard Glacier Glacier Bay Skagway Juneau Sitka Ketchikan Prince Rupert Approximate distances between Seattle and Alaska cruise destinations: Seattle to: Nautical Sailing Victoria Vancouver Victoria Miles Time Vancouver 75 5 hours Seattle Ketchikan 130 7 hours Sitka 770 38 hours Astoria Juneau 900 46 hours Skagway 900 46 hours Eureka Anchorage 1000 50 hours 1695 84 hours San Francisco Monterey Santa Barbara Los Angeles San Diego Ensenada 3

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Seattle to Alaska for 125 Years Seattle has been the gateway to Alaska since 1897 when adventurers and dreamers created the historic Alaska Gold Rush. With that same spirit, Seattle has quickly become the largest cruise home port on the West Coast blessed with a natural deep-water harbor, an award-winning airport, and a vibrant tourism economy. EASY Access by Air Seattle’s Pre + Post Cruise Scene Alaska cruise passengers are primarily Most cruise guests visit Seattle before and from US cities and only Seattle cruise after their Alaska cruise enjoying a guests enjoy the convenience and value of collection of attraction and hotel options a domestic flight with their cruise vacation. including the spectacular 1-mile waterfront Guests and travel advisors are able to connecting tree-lined walkways, choose from 31 airlines serving SEA from restaurants, and shops with the vibrant 92 non-stop domestic destinations. downtown core – all with stunning views of the Olympic Mountain range. Natural Deep-Water Port Top-Rated Guest Experience Advantaged with a natural deep-water port, Seattle’s two cruise terminals are located on Seattle consistently ranks among the the downtown waterfront near attractions highest North America home ports by cruise and the retail core. The Port of Seattle travelers. Only Seattle offers Port Valet, the efficiently serves the full Alaska cruise season complementary passenger disembarkation from April through October welcoming over luggage transfer service. Cruise guests can 1 million cruise guests each year. enjoy Seattle luggage free. SEATTLE CRUISE GUESTS BY THE NUMBERS 85% 73% 2 #1 arrive by air stay overnight nights average Twice voted Best pre- or post-cruise North American Home Port – Cruise Critic CRUISE SEAT TLE 5

Two Convenient Cruise Terminals Smith Cove Port Valet Enhances Cruise Terminal – Pier 91 the Guest Experience • Located just north of the downtown Seattle’s complimentary Port Valet Seattle waterfront program is an opt-in guest service that is one of a kind. Bags are transferred to the • Two berths – 1,200 linear feet each airport ahead of disembarkation reducing • Shore power available at each berth disembarkation baggage by 20% to 30%. • Mechanized, mobile gangway system What happens when thousands of bags provides comfortable access from are routed directly to the airport? second floor ticketing level • Designated entry/exit for provisioning • Bags bypass chokepoints in cruise trucks, cruise buses and other terminal baggage hall commercial vehicles • Located 15 miles from the airport • Increased efficiency in transportation • Home port to Carnival Cruise Line, and transfer hubs Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean • Helps maintain critical 10-hour 6 CRUISE SEAT TLE turnarounds

Bell Street Cruise Terminal – Pier 66 • Located on Seattle’s downtown waterfront; within walking distance to many of the city’s popular attractions • One berth facility • 1,600 linear feet • Shore power available in 2024 • Mechanized gangway system provides comfortable access from second floor ticketing level • Located 13 miles from the airport • Home port to Norwegian Cruise Line and Oceania Cruises CRUISE SEAT TLE 7

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The Future is Now Seattle has always been future-forward. From its Klondike Goldrush roots and iconic Space Needle to its aerospace and high-tech innovations, visitors experience a modern boomtown offering a bounty of attractions surrounded by spectacular mountains and green spaces. Original Innovation An iconic symbol of innovation, the Space Needle has two viewing levels and the world’s first revolving glass floor. Views from the top feature the entire 360-degree city scape, the Cascade Mountains, and even Mount Rainier. Farm-to-Table Pike Place Market The Nation’s longest continuously operating farmer’s market draws 10 million annual visits with fresh produce, shops, restaurants, and the famous salmon-throwing fishmongers. Gondolas in the Sky A fixture of the city’s 1-mile waterfront promenade and perched on the end of Pier 57, air-conditioned Great Wheel gondolas provide spectacular views of the city, water, and mountains on the horizon. New Pedestrian Waterfront + Seattle is transforming its downtown waterfront into a beautiful 20-acre expanse of open public spaces where visitors can admire sparkling water views and the urban skyline, grab a bite from local food vendors and open their imagination with public art and performances. CRUISE SEAT TLE 9

Discoveries Museum of Flight Largest independent, non-profit air + space museum in the world with 175 aircraft and spacecraft, artifacts, and rare photographs. Museum of Pop Culture Chihuly Garden and Glass Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion Music, science fiction, and Spectacular interior galleries Seattle Aquarium takes pop culture all come of Chihuly work including head-on the responsibility together at MoPop where the inspiring glasshouse, to protect and restore our colorful exhibits cover with 100-foot-long glass marine environment—and everything from video sculpture in hues of red, it all starts with interactive games and horror films to orange, and yellow educational inspiring Hendrix and Nirvana. suspended from the ceiling. marine displays. Glasshouse Sculpture (detail), 2012 Chihuly Garden and Glass ©Chihuly Studio 10 CRUISE SE AT TLE

Regional Explorations Mount Rainier National Park America’s most notable volcano is just 60 miles away to find millennium old-growth trees, alpine fields of wildflowers and incredible hiking for all. Olympic Washington Wine Washington National Park Country Waterways Home to temperate rain With over a thousand The Puget Sound and forests, natural hot springs, wineries, Eastern Salish Sea include pristine mountain lakes, and Washington is the second captivating seaport towns, wild Pacific Coast beaches, largest wine producer in whale watching, kayaking, the park is a UNESCO World the USA offering extensive farm-to-table dining and Heritage Site. wine-focused experiences. historic to luxury lodgings. CRUISE SEAT TLE 11

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Pacific Northwest Serves Fresh It’s hard to beat the Pacific Northwest when it comes to fresh ingredients, forward-thinking chefs, and an unparalleled dedication to all things local. From upscale to food trucks, the city is infused with creative flavors, while so many Washington wineries, breweries, coffee roasters, cideries, and distilleries make it easy to always drink like a local. Wineries Within 30 Minutes Known as the “Napa of the North,” Woodinville Wine Country is home to the largest concentration of wine tasting rooms in the U.S.A. Craft Brewery Mecca With 70% of the nation’s hops grown in Washington State it’s no surprise there are over 250 craft breweries serving a huge variety of local beers on city menus. Coffee Culture Seattle is one of the top coffee cities in the world with small-batch roasters and global brands, including the famous Starbucks Roastery & Tasting Room. Top Restaurants From James Beard Awarded to budget-friendly, Seattle is a cultural melting pot of dining options from the freshest seafood to Asian fusion and beyond. A World of Craft Spirits The state boasts over 100 distilleries crafting small-batch spirits like whiskey, gin, and vodka which local bars and restaurants mix with Seattle-made tinctures, bitters, or sodas. CRUISE SEAT TLE 13

Regional Growth Metropolitan Seattle consistently ranks among the fastest growing regions in the country with over 4 million residents boasting one of the busiest seaports and airports in the nation. Its focus on technology and research along with a robust service sector means its local economy is poised to remain strong. Seattle Metro Demographics SEA International Airport Young: 54% < 40 12th busiest U.S. airport Diverse: 38% non-white 92 non-stop domestic destinations Affluent: 46% > $100k 28 non-stop international destinations Family: 62% families $2.4B capital investments past 5 yrs. Growing: 7% new households $4.6B capital investments next 5 yrs. Awarded 4-Star Skytrax rating 2022 *2020 Census – Metro Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Tourism + Event Infrastructure Drive Market Metro Populations 40,000 hotel rooms 4.1 M – Seattle, WA Metro 1.4 million cruise guest visits 4.0 M – Tacoma, WA Metro $756M waterfront renovation 2.5 M – Portland, OR Metro New $160M Ocean Pavilion 2.6 M – Vancouver, BC Metro New $1 billion convention center 2.5 M – Vancouver, WA Metro 14 CRUISE SE AT T LE

Leading companies Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) headquartered in Seattle have is conveniently located just 13 miles south influenced the way we live, work, of Seattle and is easily accessible by light and play calling Seattle home! rail, taxis, shared ride services, airport shuttles, and motorcoach transfer services. Sound Transit's Link Light Rail Cruise guests enjoy key connections for: + Airport arrivals to downtown hotels + Airport hotels to downtown attractions + Downtown hotels to airport departures Award-Winning SEA was honored to be named Best Airport in North America by the 2022 World Airport Awards - the most prestigious accolades for airports, assessing customer service and facilities from more than 550 global airports. CRUISE SEAT TLE 15

Proven Itineraries for Alaska Cruise Deployment Recognized for high marketability Anchorage and yield, 7-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle provide a coveted Hubbard Glacier cruise deployment. Homeport Skagway Seattle itineraries to Alaska range from 5- to 14- days. AlasGklaaciemr Baayp witJuhneau 7 Day Alaska* itinerary deSistktainatKioetnchsikan Prince Rupert listed (no route lines) Day Port ETA ETD Victoria Vancouver 0 Seattle, WA 4:00 PM 1 At Sea 1:00 PM Seattle 2 Juneau, AK 2:00 PM 9:00 PM 3 Hubbard Glacier 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 14 Day Alaska* 4 Sitka, AK 7:00 AM 4:00 PM 5 Ketchikan, AK 6:00 PM 1:00 PM Day Port ETA ETD 6 Victoria, BC 7:00 AM 11:30 PM 7 Seattle, WA 0 Seattle, WA 4:00 PM 1 At Sea 2 Ketchikan, AK 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 3 Icy Strait Point, AK 12:00 PM 8:00 PM 7 Day Alaska* 4 Hubbard Glacier 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Day Port ETA ETD 5 College Fjord cruising cruising 0 Seattle, WA 5:00 PM 1 At Sea 2:30 PM 6 Seward, AK cruising cruising 2 Juneau, AK 7:00 PM 11:00 PM 3 Skagway, AK 6:00 AM 8:15 PM 7 Kodiak, AK 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 4 Glacier Bay 7:00 AM 3:00 PM 5 Ketchikan, AK 7:00 PM 1:15 PM 8 At Sea 6 Victoria, BC 6:00 AM 11:59 PM 7 Seattle, WA 9 Juneau, AK 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 10 Sitka, AK 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 11 Wrangell, AK 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 12 Inside Passage 13 Victoria, BC 1:00 PM 11:00 AM 14 Seattle, WA 8:00 AM *Sample Itineraries 16 CRUISE SE AT TLE

Shoulder PNW map with itinerary Season Itineraries Prince Rupert By scheduling shoulder season destinations listed (no deployments, ships are easily deployed to and from Seattle with maximum route lineVsa)ncouver occupancy and yield efficiencies. Victoria Seattle 3 Day Pacific Northwest* Kauai Maui Honolulu Hilo Day Port ETA ETD 0 Seattle, WA 5:00 PM 1 At Sea / Canadian Inside Passage 2 Victoria, BC 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 3 Seattle, WA 7:00 AM 16 Day Hawaii* 4 Day Pacific Northwest* Day Port ETA ETD 0 Seattle, WA 4:00 PM 1 At Sea Day Port ETA ETD 2 At Sea 3 At Sea 0 Seattle, WA 5:00 PM 4 At Sea 5 At Sea 1 Victoria, BC 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 6 Hilo, HI 7 Honolulu, HI 2 At Sea / Canadian Inside Passage 8 Kauai, HI 9 Maui, HI 3 Vancouver, BC 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 10 At Sea 11 At Sea 4 Seattle, WA 7:00 AM 12 At Sea 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 13 At Sea 7:00 AM 11:00 PM 5 Day Pacific Northwest* 14 At Sea 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 15 Victoria, BC 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 16 Seattle, WA Day Port ETA ETD 5:00 PM 0 Seattle, WA 3:00 PM 8:00 PM 1 Victoria, BC 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 4:00 PM 2 Princess Royal Channel 12:00 PM + Granville Channel 3 Prince Rupert, BC 7:00 AM 4 Johnstone Straight + 4:00 PM 9:00 AM 10:00 PM Seymour Narrows 7:00 AM 5 Seattle, WA 8:00 AM CRUISE SEAT TLE 17