Seattle Cruise Port (Pier 66 + Pier 91)
Seattle, USA · Alaska + Pacific NW
Seattle is the primary US departure point for Alaska cruises — May through September the port is packed. Two piers: Pier 66 (Bell Street, walkable to downtown) + Pier 91 (Smith Cove, industrial area 3 km north). SEA airport is 30 min south via I-5 or Link light rail. Best paired with 1-2 pre-cruise nights in Seattle to see Pike Place + Space Needle.
How to get here from the airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
SEARecommended 22 km from port · 30 min transit
Transit options: Uber $30-55 · Link light rail $3.50 to Westlake + connection · Shuttle Express $25-35
Uber is fastest. Link light rail to Westlake then bus to Pier 66/91 saves money if flexible.
Cruise lines + terminals
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pier 66
Norwegian Bliss + Encore Alaska homeport
Princess Cruises
Pier 91
Grand + Ruby Princess Alaska
Holland America Line
Pier 91
Long HAL history with Alaska
Royal Caribbean
Pier 91
Ovation of the Seas Alaska
Celebrity Cruises
Pier 91
Peak season: May-September (Alaska cruise season) · June-August peak
Ferry connections from this port
This cruise port is also a ferry hub — great for cruise-plus-ferry combined itineraries.
Pre-cruise tips for Seattle
- 1Fly into SEA 1-2 days early for Seattle experience.
- 2Downtown Seattle hotels are walkable to Pier 66 (Norwegian).
- 3Pier 91 (Princess, HAL, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity) needs shuttle from downtown — factor 20 min.
- 4Combine with Victoria BC via Victoria Clipper 3h ferry pre or post-cruise.
- 5Alaska cruise weather: pack layers even in summer — glaciers get cold.
Where to stay pre-cruise
Downtown Seattle (walkable to Pier 66)Pike Place areaBelltown (near Pier 91)SeaTac area (SEA airport hotels)
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FAQs — Seattle cruise port
SEA airport to Seattle cruise port fastest?
Uber ($30-55, 30 min) is fastest. Link light rail to Westlake + Seattle Streetcar to Pier 66 is $5 + 45 min. Pier 91 needs Uber or shuttle from downtown.
Pier 66 or Pier 91 — where does my ship dock?
Pier 66: Norwegian Cruise Line only. Pier 91: Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity. Check your cruise ticket for terminal.