Below are frequently asked questions from cruise passengers.
The Seattle region offers many hotel options for your visit. You have three great convention and visitor bureau resources:
Port Valet is a complementary luggage program provided by the Port of Seattle, cruise line and airline partners. It’s a great way to enjoy the city after your cruise and feel confident that your bags are safely on their way to your airline. You can sign up for Port Valet two ways: online before your cruise, or once you're on the ship by completing the enrollment form found in your stateroom. If you have questions about eligibility, check with the guest services team on your ship.
Port Valet is available only for these participating airlines: Alaska, American, Delta, Horizon, Southwest, and United on flights departing after 12:00 p.m. It is usually not available for international flights.
Visit the Find My Ship and Terminal page to find your assigned cruise terminal, including transportation options, parking, and directions.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located 15 miles from downtown Seattle. Depending on traffic, the drive could take 30-45 minutes. Get more airport details here.
There are four ways to get from the airport to the cruise terminals:
Amtrak arrives at Seattle’s King Street Station which is one and a half miles from Pier 66 and four miles from Pier 91. There is no bus connection from the train station to the cruise terminals.
Unfortunately, Metro bus service is not a convenient option to either cruise terminal. For Pier 91, Routes 24 and 33 from downtown offer the closet drop-off to Pier 91, however, the bus stop* is located on a busy bridge which requires passengers to make their way down a steep staircase to the expansive industrial pier which includes the cruise terminal. It is about a 10-minute walk to the terminal once you’re at the base of staircase. Pier 66 does not have any bus service from the downtown core. The King County Metro Trip Planning tool offers complete details.
Thank you for your interest in serving cruise passengers. Please contact the cruise terminal manager at 206-664-1355 for shuttle information.
Both terminals have convenient passenger drop-off lanes in front of the terminal. However, it’s best to avoid the peak hours of 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. unless it is your scheduled arrival time.
Republic Parking offers parking for Pier 66 and Pier 91. It’s best to make a reservation ahead of your arrival. The cost will vary from $23-$50 per day depending on the vehicle type.
Parking for recreational vehicles or other oversize vehicles is available at Pier 91 only. RV parking is available to passengers boarding ships at Pier 66, but passengers are responsible for transportation from the Pier 91 parking lot to the Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. Visit Republic Parking for rates and reservations.
For information on required documentation, visit the US Customs and Border Protection cruise page or call your cruise line.
Contact the Guest Relations department of your cruise line. All items found inside or around the terminal will be handed over to ship security personnel on day of sailing. No lost and found item will be stored at the cruise facility. If you have already completed your cruise, contact the cruise terminal manager at 206-644-1355.
Verify with your scheduled arrival window with your cruise line.
Verify debarkation times with your cruise line.
