EventAt Port of Seattle’s Pier 91, the Princess Cruises vessel Star Princess was first refueled with liquefied natural gas via a SeaSpan Energy tanker from Vancouver in May 2026. While officials cite lower air pollutants, critics argue LNG offers only modest climate gains.
Seattle’s first ship‑to‑ship LNG refueling of Princess Cruises’ Star Princess shows a potential cleaner fuel for Alaska cruises, though critics say the environmental gains may be small.
The Port of Seattle performed the first ship‑to‑ship liquefied natural gas refueling of the Princess Cruises Star Princess, marking a potential shift in how Alaska cruise ships will be fueled.
