SeattleCruise Port
Cruising out of Seattle? Find your pier, pick where to park or sleep the night before, and see how to get in from Sea-Tac.
Bon voyage from Seattle
- Terminals
- 2
- Nos. 66 and 91
- Cruise lines
- 10
- Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages
- Nearest airport
- SEA
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 15.6 mi to Pier 66, 18.8 mi to Pier 91, about 27 min to Pier 66, about 37 min to Pier 91 without traffic
- Port parking
- From $27 a day
- 2 port-run lots
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Terminals by cruise line
Seattle has two cruise terminals. Pier 66 is downtown on the waterfront. Pier 91 is at the north end of the waterfront. Your cruise line decides which one is yours. Find your line below, then confirm the pier on your cruise documents.
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal (Pier 91)
Cruise lines
Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages
Usually Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages. The bigger pier, with an app-based rideshare lot, a cell phone waiting lot and no public transit.
2001 W Garfield Street, Seattle, WA 98119
Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66)
Cruise lines
Norwegian, Oceania
Usually Norwegian and Oceania. A downtown pier: drop off on the Alaskan Way curb, with hotels, Pike Place Market and the waterfront a walk away.
2225 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Cove Cruise Terminal (Pier 91)Usually Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages. The bigger pier, with an app-based rideshare lot, a cell phone waiting lot and no public transit. | Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages | 2001 W Garfield Street, Seattle, WA 98119 | Map of Smith Cove Cruise Terminal (Pier 91) |
| Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66)Usually Norwegian and Oceania. A downtown pier: drop off on the Alaskan Way curb, with hotels, Pike Place Market and the waterfront a walk away. | Norwegian, Oceania | 2225 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 | Map of Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66) |
Hotels the night before
Sleep in the city the night before, and a late flight or a traffic jam can't make you miss the ship. Downtown hotels near Pier 66 are a walk from the boat. SeaTac hotels sell parking-and-shuttle packages. "Check rates" opens the hotel on Booking.com. "Cruise stay details" or "Hotel website" opens the hotel's own page.
Hotel
The Edgewater
On the waterfront just north of Pier 66, the closest hotel to the ship. No cruise shuttle or package.
- 0.22 mi walk to Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66), about 5 min
Hotel
Belltown Inn
In Belltown, a short walk to Pier 66. The hotel says it is near the cruise terminals.
- 0.43 mi walk to Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66), about 9 min
Hotel
Inn at the Market
By Pike Place Market, a walk down to Pier 66. Its page doesn't mention cruise guests.
- 0.57 mi walk to Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66), about 12 min
Hotel
Hampton Inn Seattle Airport
SeaTac package: parking for up to 7 nights with a 1-night stay, plus a cruise shuttle.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 20–25 minutes by road
Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
SeaTac package: parking for up to 7 nights with a 1-night stay, plus a cruise shuttle.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 20–25 minutes by road
Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport
SeaTac Park & Go package with parking and a cruise shuttle. Ask the hotel for the terms.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 20–25 minutes by road
Hotel
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
SeaTac Park & Go package with parking and a cruise shuttle. Ask the hotel for the terms.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 20–25 minutes by road
Seattle cruise parking
Each pier has its own port parking. Pier 66 uses a covered garage across the street, joined to the terminal by a sky bridge. Pier 91 uses an open-air lot with a free shuttle. You reserve both online. A private lot on W Armory Way serves both piers.
The Bell Street price is per day, before taxes. Pier 91 and Seattle CruisePark prices are 7-day totals.
Lowest quote, shuttle included
Pier 91 cruise lot (USP Parking)
ShuttleOpen-airPort
On site; free shuttle to the terminal
Lowest quote, shuttle included
Seattle CruisePark
ShuttleOpen-airPrivate
Shuttle every 10 minutes (operator)
$199.007 nights
Check rates → for Seattle CruiseParkWalk to the terminal
Bell Street Pier Garage (Pier 66)
WalkCoveredPort
Across the street; elevator to the 5th floor, then the sky bridge into the terminal
Port of Seattle lots
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bell Street Pier Garage (Pier 66)Covered garage across from the terminal. Maximum vehicle height 6 ft 6 in.For Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66)+ More− LessAbout 1,500 spaces, open 6am to midnight. Take the elevator to the 5th floor and cross the sky bridge. Reserve online with Republic Parking. Per day, not including taxes (the Port's wording); reserve online with Republic Parking. | WalkCoveredAcross the street; elevator to the 5th floor, then the sky bridge into the terminal | Covered | $30a day | Reserve at the port → for Bell Street Pier Garage (Pier 66) |
Pier 91 cruise lot (USP Parking)About 800 open-air spaces. RV and oversize zone with prepaid booking.For Smith Cove Cruise Terminal (Pier 91)+ More− LessThe operator sells Economy, Standard and Premium zones by the length of your stay. Shuttle service typically starts at 7:00 AM on cruise days. The Port says parking starts as low as $27 a day. The operator publishes totals for the stay: Economy $187.00 for 7 days including fees and taxes (Standard $220.00, Premium $329.00); read 2026-10-20. | ShuttleOpen-airOn site; free shuttle to the terminal | Open-air | $27a day | Reserve at the port → for Pier 91 cruise lot (USP Parking) |
Private lots nearby
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle CruiseParkFamily-run lot with valet-assist parking. One price for either pier.+ More− LessFree cancellation closes a week before sailing, and the lot says it sold out most cruise weeks last year. Book early. The lot's own 7-night rate, a set total rather than a daily price; read 2026-10-20. | ShuttleOpen-airShuttle every 10 minutes (operator) | Open-air | $199.007 nights | Check rates → for Seattle CruisePark |
Getting there
Sea-Tac is the airport for Seattle cruises. It is closer to Pier 66 than to Pier 91. Seattle Express shuttles run from the airport to both piers on reserved seats. Taxis and rideshare work too, and light rail runs downtown but not to Pier 91.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEA
The airport for Seattle cruises, a longer drive to Pier 91 than to Pier 66.
- Distance
- 15.6 mi to Pier 66, 18.8 mi to Pier 91
- Drive
- about 27 min to Pier 66, about 37 min to Pier 91 without traffic
Ways to the port
- Shared shuttle: Seattle Express · $30 — Per person each way, April through October; about 45 min Picks up at SeaTac Airport and select SeaTac-area hotels; reservations required. Operator site → for Seattle Express
- Shared shuttle: Premier Airport Shuttle — Shared shuttle on some sailing dates, or a private van or SUV; no fare published on the page. Operator site → for Premier Airport Shuttle
- Cruise-line transfer: Your cruise line — The Port of Seattle says some cruise lines sell motor coach transfers from the airport to the terminal; no fare published.
- Taxi: Taxi or rideshare (Uber, Lyft) — Holland America gives roughly $55-65 to Pier 91 as an approximate fare Pier 91 has a dedicated app-based rideshare lot. Operator site → for Taxi or rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
- Bus: Link light rail — Fare not recorded Runs from the airport to downtown Seattle; public transit doesn't reach Pier 91, and Pier 66 needs a short ride or walk from downtown.
Pre-book a private airport transfer
A driver booked ahead saves the pickup line with luggage. Check that your airport and date are covered before you rely on it.
Ports you'll visit from Seattle
Cruises from Seattle are mostly seven-night Alaska Inside Passage round trips. Holland America, Princess, Carnival and Norwegian call at Juneau and Ketchikan, and add Skagway, Sitka or Icy Strait Point on some sailings. Victoria, British Columbia, is on Holland America, Princess and Carnival itineraries.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Juneau
What's a short walk from the Juneau docks, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Ketchikan
What's a short walk from the Ketchikan docks, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Skagway
What's a short walk from the Skagway docks, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Victoria
Where the ship docks in Victoria, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Sitka
What's near the Sitka landing, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Icy Strait Point
What's at the Icy Strait Point dock, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Quick answers
How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
- Port of Seattle — Bell Street Cruise Terminal cruise lines
- Port of Seattle — Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Port of Seattle — 2026 cruise schedule
- Port of Seattle — Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91
- Port of Seattle — 2026 cruise fact sheet
- Seattle Southside — cruise travel guide
- Holland America — 7-Day Alaska Explorer
- Princess Cruises — Inside Passage from Seattle
- Carnival — 7-day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle
- Norwegian Cruise Line — Alaska cruises
- Seattle Southside — Hampton Inn Park, Stay & Go
- Seattle Southside — DoubleTree Park, Stay & Go
- Republic Parking — cruise parking
- Port of Seattle — cruise parking FAQ
- USP Parking — Pier 91 cruise parking
- Seattle CruisePark
- Seattle CruisePark — cruise lines served
- Port of Seattle — cruise passenger information
- Seattle Express — cruise shuttle
- Seattle Southside — cruise port travel guide
- Premier Airport Shuttle — cruise transfers
- Holland America — Seattle departure port
- Port of Seattle — cruise passenger FAQs
- Carnival Cruise Line — Seattle port page
Terminals & cruise lines
Which terminal does Carnival, Princess or Norwegian use in Seattle?
Norwegian and Oceania usually sail from the Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, downtown. Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages usually sail from the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91. The Port of Seattle's schedule shows a few lines at the other pier now and then, so confirm on your cruise documents. See both terminals.
What cruise lines sail from Seattle?
Ten lines are homeported at Seattle's two piers: Norwegian and Oceania at Pier 66, and Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages at Pier 91. The Port of Seattle's 2026 fact sheet counts 15 cruise lines and 26 ships in the Alaska season, which runs April through October. Find your line's pier.
Where is the cruise port in Seattle?
Seattle has two cruise terminals. The Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 is at 2225 Alaskan Way on the downtown waterfront. The Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 is at 2001 W Garfield Street, at the north end of the waterfront, about 10 minutes from the city's retail core according to the Port of Seattle. Get directions to each.
Where do cruises go out of Seattle?
Almost every Seattle cruise is an Alaska Inside Passage round trip. Princess, Carnival, Norwegian and Holland America all call at Juneau and Ketchikan, and most add Skagway or Sitka and scenic time in Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm. Ports vary by ship and sailing. See the ports you'll visit.
Hotels
What hotels in Seattle offer a shuttle to the cruise port?
Four SeaTac hotels sell parking-and-shuttle packages for cruise guests: the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, Hampton Inn Seattle Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport. The Seattle Southside tourism board lists each with parking and shuttle service to select cruise ports. They sit about 20–25 minutes from both piers, so ask which pier the shuttle serves. See the hotels.
Can I walk to the Seattle cruise terminal from my hotel?
Yes, to Pier 66. The Edgewater, 2411 Alaskan Way, is about 0.22 miles and 5 minutes on foot from the Bell Street terminal. Belltown Inn is about 0.43 miles (9 minutes), and Inn at the Market is about 0.57 miles (12 minutes). Pier 91 has no hotel within walking distance and no public transit, so you need a taxi, rideshare or shuttle there. See the hotels.
Parking
How much is parking at the Seattle cruise terminal?
Parking at Pier 66's Bell Street garage is $30 a day, not including taxes, according to the Port of Seattle. At Pier 91, the port says parking starts as low as $27 a day; the operator's 7-day total is $187.00 for the Economy zone, fees and taxes included. Seattle CruisePark, a private lot, advertises $199.00 for a 7-night stay. Compare the lots.
Where do you park for a cruise out of Seattle?
Each pier has its own port parking. At Pier 66 you park in the covered Bell Street garage across the street and cross a sky bridge into the terminal. At Pier 91 you park in an open-air lot and ride a free shuttle to the ship. Seattle CruisePark, a private lot on W Armory Way, runs its own shuttle every 10 minutes to either pier. See parking.
How does parking at Seattle cruise terminal 91 work?
The Pier 91 lot has about 800 open-air spaces and a free shuttle to the terminal, and you reserve at seattleportparking.com. Published totals include fees and taxes: Economy is $187.00 for 7 days, Standard $220.00 and Premium $329.00. RVs and oversize vehicles need a prepaid reservation, and shuttle service typically starts at 7:00 AM on cruise days. See the lot.
Getting there
How far is Seattle airport from the cruise port?
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 15.6 miles from the Bell Street terminal at Pier 66 and about 18.8 miles from Smith Cove at Pier 91. That is roughly a 27-minute and 37-minute drive without traffic. The Port of Seattle suggests allowing about 35 minutes from the airport to hotels and the cruise terminals. See ways to get there.
What's the best way to get from Seattle airport to the cruise port?
Seattle Express runs cruise shuttles from SeaTac Airport to Pier 66 and Pier 91 for $30 per person each way, April through October, and you must reserve. Premier Airport Shuttle also books cruise transfers. Holland America puts a taxi or rideshare to Pier 91 at about $55-65. Link light rail goes downtown, but not to Pier 91. See airport options.
Can the cruise line send my bags to the Seattle airport?
Yes. Port Valet is the Port of Seattle's free luggage transfer from the ship to the airport at the end of your cruise. It is recommended for flights leaving after 12:00 p.m. and works with Alaska, American, Delta, Horizon, JetBlue, Southwest and United (Delta takes domestic flights only). At Pier 66, same-day bag storage costs $6 a bag. See getting there.
Embarkation day
What time should I arrive at the Seattle cruise terminal?
Your cruise line assigns your arrival time, so use the window on your cruise documents. Carnival's Seattle page says embarkation runs from 1 pm to 3 pm for a 4 pm departure. The Seattle Southside tourism board advises arriving 2–3 hours before sailing and no later than 90 minutes before final boarding. Add time for parking and the shuttle. Find your terminal.
Can I drop my bags early at the Seattle cruise terminal?
At Pier 66, Norwegian Bliss, Joy and Encore guests can drop bags from 8:00 a.m. on embarkation day, then must be back at the terminal by 2 p.m. to continue boarding. Other guests can use same-day luggage storage in the Crew Center at the south end of the building for $6 a bag, collected by 3 p.m. See the terminals.