How much does it cost to take an Uber from Seattle airport to cruise terminal?
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.
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They can make it extremely easy to get to the Port of Seattle. No matter where you are in Seattle, Uber and Lyft can get you to the cruise ports. Many people are familiar with these services already.
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.
How can I get from the airport to the cruise terminal? LINK Light Rail is an inexpensive transportation option that takes passengers from the airport to Westlake Station in downtown Seattle. From the station, rideshare or taxi services can take you directly to your terminal.
TO/FROM AIRPORTS: 14.06 miles from airport, approximately 20-40 minutes dependant on traffic conditions. PARKING: Bell Street Parking Garage (Republic Parking - www.rpnw.com) located directly across the street from Pier 66.
Smith CoveCruise Terminal at Pier 91 serves as homeport for Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean.
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.
After collecting luggage, turn to face the street. Then, turn to the right and walk to the end of the Baggage Claim area. Exit through Door #2 or Door #00, which are past Baggage Carousel #1. Shuttles board right outside on the sidewalk in the designated Airporter Shuttle area.
In Seattle, traditional cabs are 50% cheaper than Ubers to go from Seatac to the city. Or you can take the light rail directly from the airport into the city for $2.50 (and presumably catch a cheaper taxi there).
Uber and Lyft rates will come to $35-$45. We haven't factored in the extra charges due to surge pricing or getting caught in traffic. Also, these rates are only for one way. This means you may end up spending up to $100 for transportation to and from SeaTac Airport!
Uber is a reliable option for travelers heading to the airport. Based on the operating agreement with the airport, riders can be dropped off at the Departures or Arrivals drives. If you'd like to receive a trip request afterwards, you'll need to keep the Uber driver app on to maintain your place in the FIFO queue.
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.
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.
Passengers cruising aboard Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises or Royal Caribbean Cruises will embark/disembark from Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
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.
Cab fare from Sea-Tac International Airport to downtown Seattle runs $42-50 one-way. For a map to the Seatac taxi stands visit this link. Once downtown you can take your pick of cab companies. Taxis, unlike TNCs, allow you to pre-book rides.
The best time to board a cruise ship is obviously when there are few lines and short waits. The trick is knowing when that will be. Unfortunately, it can vary from port to port and ship to ship, but I prefer arriving in the early afternoon, usually around 1 or 2 p.m.
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.