View Alaska on the mapA major city in the Pacific Northwest and a departure point for Alaska cruises.

Seattle

Seattle · United States · 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.

Port highlights

About 750,000 people

Population

Temperate oceanic west coast climate. Summers are dry and refreshing, while rain is frequent from autumn to spring.

Climate

English

Language

US dollars

Currency

June to September (dry with many sunny days; peak cruise season)

Best time to visit

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. 1Chihuly Garden and GlassWaterfront and aquarium

Monthly average high / low temperatures

9°

3°Jan

10°

3°Feb

13°

4°Mar

15°

6°Apr

19°

10°May

22°

12°Jun

25°

14°Jul

25°

15°Aug

22°

12°Sep

16°

8°Oct

12°

4°Nov

9°

2°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SEATTLE BOEING FLD · about 10.4 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)224 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$3.25

Water 500 ml

$5.70

Coffee

$17.00

Inexpensive meal

$9.00

Local beer

$6.22

Big Mac

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 (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

SEA

Nearest airport

30–45 min

Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

Source: Wikipedia “Port of Seattle”, “Seattle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Seattle

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver

Sources