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Port of Seattle Cruise Port Guide

Cruise lines sailing from Port of Seattle, the closest major airport, typical itineraries, and parking guidance. Facts we cannot independently verify are flagged rather than guessed.

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Quick answer

  • Location: Seattle, WA, United States
  • Nearest airport: SEA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport)
  • Cruise lines homeporting here: Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Virgin, Cunard, Oceania, Regent
  • Typical itineraries: Alaska Inside Passage, Alaska Glacier Bay, Pacific Coastal

Cruise lines sailing from Port of Seattle

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Getting to Port of Seattle from the airport

The most common airport for cruisers sailing from Port of Seattle is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The Port of Seattle puts SEA 15 miles from downtown Seattle, a 30 to 45 minute drive depending on traffic. It describes both the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 and the Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 as a 30 to 40 minute direct ride from the airport. Link light rail runs from SEA to downtown Seattle but does not reach either pier, so finish with a taxi or rideshare, or use the airport rideshare, taxi, shuttle, or cruise line motor coach transfers.

Driving distance from SEA to Port of Seattle: Not independently verified here.

Step-by-step: SEA to Port of Seattle

Flying to your cruise? See our SEA airport guide for terminal maps, layover tips, and ground transport options.

Typical itineraries from Port of Seattle

  • Alaska Inside Passage
  • Alaska Glacier Bay
  • Pacific Coastal

Port of Seattle parking

Rates differ by terminal. Parking at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 starts at $27 per day including fees and taxes, with a free shuttle to the ship ($47 per day for RVs and overheight vehicles). The Bell Street Pier garage across from the Pier 66 terminal charges $30 per day before taxes through Republic Parking. Reserve ahead in Alaska cruise season.

Official rates: https://www.portseattle.org/faq/there-parking-cruise-terminal-how-much-does-it-cost

Frequently asked questions

Which cruise lines sail from Port of Seattle?

Port of Seattle serves as a homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Cunard, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Each cruise line page lists its main US homeports, then the other ports in our guide it sails from.

What is the closest airport to Port of Seattle?

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most common airport used by cruise passengers sailing from Port of Seattle. The Port of Seattle puts SEA 15 miles from downtown Seattle, a 30 to 45 minute drive depending on traffic. It describes both the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 and the Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 as a 30 to 40 minute direct ride from the airport. Link light rail runs from SEA to downtown Seattle but does not reach either pier, so finish with a taxi or rideshare, or use the airport rideshare, taxi, shuttle, or cruise line motor coach transfers. For the full transfer, see our step-by-step SEA to Port of Seattle guide.

What itineraries depart from Port of Seattle?

Typical Port of Seattle itineraries include Alaska Inside Passage, Alaska Glacier Bay, Pacific Coastal. Specific departure dates and routes vary by cruise line and season.

How much does parking cost at Port of Seattle?

Rates differ by terminal. Parking at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 starts at $27 per day including fees and taxes, with a free shuttle to the ship ($47 per day for RVs and overheight vehicles). The Bell Street Pier garage across from the Pier 66 terminal charges $30 per day before taxes through Republic Parking. Reserve ahead in Alaska cruise season.

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Plan your cruise from Port of Seattle

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Sources & verification

Verified Oct 2026. Ports change parking rates, terminal assignments, and cruise-line activity frequently. Confirm with the port's own site before sailing.

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