Where do you board a cruise ship in Seattle?

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.



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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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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.

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Of course you must visit the iconic market when in Seattle but be prepared for overcrowding and inflated prices. It will cost you hundreds of dollars if you purchase one of the flying fish, for example. Enjoy the show and the people watching bit buy elsewhere!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Port of Seattle operates two cruise terminals, one downtown and one northwest of downtown.

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If flying in, the airport is about 15 miles south of the cruise ports, which are located in downtown Seattle. The trip is a 20-30 minute ride, depending on traffic. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for reaching the port, even if you don't have a car. In general we'd recommend Uber/Lyft to the cruise port.

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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.

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Cruise ships will usually begin boarding approximately four hours before the scheduled departure time, typically around 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you'd like to arrive at that time, go right ahead!

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Generally, cruise lines recommend you bring two pieces of luggage per person at a maximum weight of 50 pounds as well as a small carry-on bag, with dimensions not exceeding 22 x 14 x 9.

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Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 serves as homeport for Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean.

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Although traveling through SEA Airport may seem daunting at first, the terminal is small enough that you can easily get to where you are going in just two to five minutes! Here's a guide on how to navigate the airport on the SEA Underground trains.

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Can you bring snacks, like candy, on a cruise? Shelf-stable snacks like chips, pretzels, protein bars or any other items packaged in sealed wrappers are permitted on every major cruise line.

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Ride Share from the Airport to Pier 91: Uber An 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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If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway. And for those lucky folks with even more time to spare, a cruise of 10 days or more will give you an incredible experience of all the best things a cruise has to offer.

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The majority of Pike Place Market vendors accept credit, debit and cash. Some Market grocers accept EBT, WIC and Fresh Bucks.

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