The North West & Canada Cruise Association is a not-for-profit trade association representing the major cruise lines operating in the Pacific Northwest, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii.
Initially established in 1986 NWCCA's role includes the development of strong partnerships with the communities where its member lines are based, and those they visit. NWCCA is at the forefront of initiatives related to environment, security and safety, as well as community and government relations. It provides support for the work of local organizations to mitigate industry-related concerns, and to develop local opportunities. NWCCA undertakes economic and environemntal studies related to the industry, and collaborates with government agencies to ensure a workable regulatory environment.
The NWCCA office is locationed in Vancouver, BC, Canada with affiliate associations based in Alaska, Hawaii and Florida.
NWCA Members
NWCA annually elects a Board of Directors to represent its member lines. Operations and technical, security, government relations and management personnel from the member lines work closely with NWCA President John Hansen.
The member lines of NWCA are:
- Celebrity Cruises
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Crystal Cruises
- Disney Cruise Line
- Holland America Line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Princess Cruises
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
- SilverSea Cruises
Together these member lines will operate ships to Alaska destinations from May to October, with hundreds of round trips and departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Seward.
Future of the Cruise Ship Industry
Cruise vacations continue to be among the strongest markets in tourism, due to the great diversity offered. Most cruise lines are expanding; adding more ships and seeking new, attractive regions to cruise. Alaska continues to be a popular market and the East Coast of Canada, including the St. Lawrence, continues to grow.
The economic impact of the cruise ship industry continues to be significant. In BC alone, the estimated spending by the ships, passengers and crew is in excess of $500 million (Cdn) per year. This includes ship supplies, repairs and maintenance, fuel, stevedoring, port costs, pilotage, hotel accommodations for passengers and crew, local tours and shopping, restaurants, buses, taxis and air transportation.
North West & Canada Cruise Association
100 - 1111 W. Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2J3
Tel: (604) 681-9515
Fax: (604) 681-4364
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