Port of Seattle: Statement on Canadian Suspension of Cruise Until July 1
March 14, 2020
March 14, 2020
SEATTLE, Washington, March 14 -- Port of Seattle issued the following news:
On March 13, Canada's Transport Minister announced a suspension of cruise across Canada until July 1. United States maritime laws require foreign flagged vessels, which include many cruise ships, to stop at a foreign port on a U.S. port to U.S. port itinerary. This is why most Seattle to Alaska cruise itineraries visit Victoria, and changes in Canada can impact Seattle-based cruises.
All as . . .
On March 13, Canada's Transport Minister announced a suspension of cruise across Canada until July 1. United States maritime laws require foreign flagged vessels, which include many cruise ships, to stop at a foreign port on a U.S. port to U.S. port itinerary. This is why most Seattle to Alaska cruise itineraries visit Victoria, and changes in Canada can impact Seattle-based cruises.
All as . . .