Where do cruises to Alaska leave from in Seattle?
Where do cruises to Alaska leave from in Seattle? The Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal anchors an 11-acre complex along Seattle's downtown waterfront. Pier 66 is home to Norwegian Cruise Line and Oceania Cruises, which offer weekly sailings to Alaska during cruise season.
How long does it take to disembark a cruise ship in Seattle?
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.
Which side of ship is best for Alaska cruise from Seattle?
Northbound Alaska cruises sail up the coastline through the Inside Passage and along Hubbard Glacier, so your best view of Alaska's scenic landmasses are likely on the starboard side of the ship. Southbound Alaska cruises are the opposite.
How long does it take to get from Seattle airport to cruise terminal?
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.
What is the best cruise line to go from Seattle to Alaska?
Best for families: Ovation of the Seas There are four world-class family-focused cruise ships in the market, each of which is a contender for the best for families title: Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas, and Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Bliss.
What months can you see the northern lights on an Alaskan cruise?
The best time to see the aurora borealis in Alaska is from August 21 to April 21. We call it the Aurora Season.
Do any Alaska cruises leave from Seattle?
Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, and Royal Caribbean all offer roundtrip Alaska cruises that sail from Seattle.
What is the best month to cruise to Alaska from Seattle?
Traditionally, July and August have been considered the best time to cruise to Alaska, as these months offer warm sun, long days, and abundant wildlife.
What port do cruise ships leave from Seattle?
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 serves as homeport for Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean.
How many cruise terminals are there in Seattle?
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.
Is there more than one cruise port in Seattle?
The Port of Seattle operates two cruise terminals, one downtown and one northwest of downtown. Seven major lines homeport in Seattle for the Alaska sailing season (April through October) with additional itineraries embarking for the West Coast, Hawaii, Asia and Panama Canal.
How much is a taxi from Seattle airport to cruise port?
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.
Is it cold on an Alaskan cruise?
Temperatures range on average between fifty and sixty degrees with mostly cool afternoons and evenings and chilly mornings and mid-day hours. The late nights and early mornings can be very cold, but these are also the hours when most people are asleep in their cabins.
Where do Seattle cruises depart from?
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 | Port of Seattle.
Which Seattle airport is closest to the cruise port?
Seattle has two different ports — Pier 66, located downtown, and Pier 91, located just a few miles north from there. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located about 15 miles south of the Pier 66 cruise terminal and about 18 miles south of Pier 91.
Is there a shuttle from the Seattle ferry to the airport?
Airporter Shuttle/Bellair Charters offers frequent round-trip service between SeaTac Airport, downtown Seattle, and the Anacortes ferry terminal, where you'll walk on your ferry to any of the four major islands. From SeaTac, the shuttle leaves from Door 00 next to baggage carousel #1.
What is the best month to go on an Alaska cruise?
Best Months to Travel to Alaska. Alaskan cruise season is May through September with July and August being the highest season attracting the most travelers. Convention holds that the best months to cruise Alaska are July and August when the temperatures are at their highest and the weather is generally sunnier.