If you're sailing with Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, or Royal Caribbean International then you'll be using the Smith Cove Terminal (Pier 91) 3 miles northwest of downtown Seattle.
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Ride Share from the Airport to Pier 91: UberAn Uber will cost around $50 to Pier 91 (Smith Cove Cruise Terminal) from the Seattle airport. There is a designated area for ride-share cars at the terminal.
The actual walking distance is around 2.4 miles - once you enter the port property it's a short walk to the posted parking shuttle stop. To access the trail from the market, either drop down to the waterfront/Alaskan Way via market elevators or walk along Western Avenue to Bell Street and the elevator/skybridge.
Passenger disembark usually begins at 7:30 a.m. at the earliest. After baggage retrieval, passengers begin exiting the cruise terminal approximately 10 - 15 minutes later. Debark is over around 10:30 a.m. when the last passenger is off the vessel.
A one-way trip from Seattle airport to the Port of Seattle would cost you around $50 (€44.20), excluding tips. It is good to know that there are no price differences for day, night or weekend trips.
The entire timeline can take 30 to 45 minutes after arrival. Just because your cruise ship is at the dock doesn't mean that people get off immediately. Once you are cleared to go ashore, you may experience a rush of people, but lines tend to decrease quickly.
Everyone can enjoy a visit to Pike Place Market, as there are shops and restaurants here that can appeal to all interests and ages. Visitors usually spend about 2 to 3 hours checking out the market, but it's easy to make it an all-day adventure if you want to explore everything it has to offer.
Where do the cruise ships dock in Seattle? Cruise ships currently dock at either Pier 91 (Smith Cove Terminal) or Terminal 66 (Bell Street Pier), depending on the cruise line. Pier 91 (Smith Cove) currently serves Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity, Holland America, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean.
Premier Airport Shuttle provides Seattle cruise shuttle services departing from SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and nearby hotels, to and from the cruise ship terminals at Pier 66 and Pier 91. Prices are $28–33 per person one-way or $56-66 per person round-trip. Reservations are required.
Are taxis or Ubers cheaper in Seattle? The cost of UberX and Lyft is comparable or less than most taxis, with much nicer quality / cleaner vehicles. Water ferries and public buses are also available for a much lower cost, but rarely do tourists want to have to carry their luggage onto these public options.
How far is the airport from the pier? Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located 15 miles from downtown Seattle. Depending on traffic, the drive could take 30-45 minutes.
Where do the cruise ships dock in Seattle? Cruise ships currently dock at either Pier 91 (Smith Cove Terminal) or Terminal 66 (Bell Street Pier), depending on the cruise line. Pier 91 (Smith Cove) currently serves Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity, Holland America, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean.
Seattle has two busy cruise ship terminals, and more than one million passengers embark annually from the Puget Sound waterfront for 7-10 day cruises to Alaska. Seattle's cruise season runs from late April through early October.
When is the best time to visit Pike Place Market? Generally mornings before noon are less crowded. Pike Place Market is fullest Thursday through Monday.
Everyone can enjoy a visit to Pike Place Market, as there are shops and restaurants here that can appeal to all interests and ages. Visitors usually spend about 2 to 3 hours checking out the market, but it's easy to make it an all-day adventure if you want to explore everything it has to offer.
On voyage-conclusion days, also called turnaround days, passengers are asked to vacate their cabins between 8 and 8:30 a.m. so stewards can begin cleaning them for the next round of cruisers. Everyone from the cruise that's ending must be off the ship between 9 and 10 a.m. in most cases.
Cruise Ship Boarding FAQAs mentioned, cruise ships usually start boarding four to five hours before departure and won't allow you to board until they're ready. So there's no use in arriving at the cruise terminal first thing in the morning as you'll have to wait around for hours before you can even board.