Friday, August 28, 2015

Port Of Seattle Cruise Ship Information

Set sail to Alaska from Seattle's seaport.


Seattle, Washington is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. There are several major cruise lines operating from Seattle's seaport offering getaways to Alaska.


Cruise Line Selection


As of October 2010, six cruise lines offer service to Alaska from the Port of Seattle. Within the pool of cruise lines there are 12 ships setting sail through the Pacific Northwest en route to Alaska.


Cruise Packages


Cruising season lasts from April to the end of September. Cruise lines depart from Seattle to Alaska on various days of the week. Cruise packages generally offer trips ranging from seven to 14 days. Cruises can be booked online through various travel websites or your local travel agent.


Terminals and Transportation


Ships set sail from Seattle's two cruise terminals, the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal/Pier 66 and the Smith Cover Terminal/Pier 91. If you are arriving in Seattle via Sea-Tac airport, you can take a 15- to 30-minute taxi ride, bus or light rail from the airport to the cruise terminals. Both terminals offer rental car kiosks, 1,000 or more secure parking spaces and complementary shuttle service to and from the terminal.