A major operator of Alaska cruises will move from Seattle to Vancouver next year, reversing a trend toward more cruises from the U.S. city.
The Celebrity Cruises ship will be based in Vancouver because it's closer to Alaska. As a result, Vancouver will gain another 35,000 passengers passing through its airport, hotels and businesses.
In 2007, Seattle expects about 750,000 cruise passengers and Vancouver expects more than 900,000.