Explore on your own rating
Big-city homeport with plenty of transport.
Where ships dock
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal, Pier 66 (downtown; Norwegian, Oceania)
- Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, Pier 91 (Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, MSC, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Virgin)
Getting to town
Pier 66 is about a 10-minute walk from Pike Place Market. Pier 91 is about 10 minutes from downtown by car. Use a taxi or rideshare.
From SEA airport, allow 30–40 minutes to either terminal. Link light rail reaches downtown, but there's no direct rail to Pier 91.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Pike Place Market
- Space Needle and Seattle Center
- Seattle waterfront
Beaches
- Alki Beach (West Seattle)
Safety & tips
- Check which terminal your line uses.
- Book a pre-cruise night to avoid flight delays.
- Traffic at Pier 91 can be heavy on turnaround days.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Embarking: arrive in your assigned check-in window.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.