Holland America Line Itineraries from Seattle Include Australia and PNG
What happened
Holland America Line is utilizing Seattle as a starting point for cruise itineraries that include Australia and destinations in Papua New Guinea. The company offers Legendary Voyages, which are extended itineraries combining various ports around the world.
Why it matters
The use of Seattle as a starting point for long-haul voyages increases the city's role in the global cruise industry. This could attract international tourism revenue to ports in Papua New Guinea, such as Port Moresby.
Who's involved
- Holland America LineCruise line offering the long-haul itineraries
- SeattleCity serving as the starting port for the itineraries
- Papua New GuineaCountry featuring destinations on the cruise routes
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Virgin VoyagesSpeculative
Virgin Voyages might see changes in market pricing related to Seattle's status as a viable homeport for major cruise lines.
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The entities involved
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Seattle
city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States
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Papua New Guinea
country in Oceania