Seattle, Washington Port Q&A
23 Seattle, Washington traveler questions & answers
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A: It will be right at the top of your cruise boarding docks. Also, simply google that very question.
Answered by Gravel6 on April 2, 2024
A: Agreed. we booked our shuttle thru the ship,it got us priority off ship ,they even handled our luggage.
Answered by mary0909 on January 1, 2024
A: Yes, book it through the cruise line. or take an Uber.
Answered by rjcm on January 4, 2024
A: cruise line is best. it's a Looonng walk from the terminal to busses, though, but overall smooth. And if any unforseen delays, the ship will wait since you booked transportation through cruise line
Answered by AsYouWishTravel on January 4, 2024
A: we used the Seattle express. when we landed at the airport the day before, we used the hotel shuttle to get from the airport to the hotel. I had made arrangements through Seattle express for a ride to the port from the hotel and then to the airport f... rom the port. no problems at all. very convenient and we will use them again the next time.See More
Answered by smoke0152 on January 5, 2024
A: There are a ton of shuttles. If you booked through NCL, there should have been an option to book the shuttle. The shuttle is a much better option than a cab because 99% sure you will get a Prius, and when you pack for a 9 day trip the Prius gets unco... mfortable with 4 bags and 2 passengers. You can also request an Uber, but for some reason Uber is about 10x more expensive at the airport in Seattle.See More
Answered by stephncj on January 3, 2024
A: I'm sure there are several options. I booked with Seattle Express because the website I booked my cruise through is partnered with them, and I received a discount for booking through the partnered site.
Answered by TwisterSister86 on January 2, 2024
A: You should be assigned (or be able to pick) an arrival time by your cruise line when you check in.
Answered by cmressler on October 22, 2023
A: Please check with your cruise line to make sure. They may, or may not, have assigned times for you to arrive at the pier. Princess, as an example, used to have assigned times to arrive, but did away with that policy earlier this year, and now allow p... assengers to arrive whenever they wan up until their cutoff time. However, most cruise lines would require you to arrive ‘not later than’ two hours before departure. And if you did arrive just 2 hours before departure, that would really be cutting it close! I would definitely arrive earlier than that.See More
Answered by Dogsbestfriend on October 23, 2023
A: If you don't have a specific assigned time, a good rule of thumb is to get to the cruise port no later than 2 hours before the ship departs. Also, check your email regularly in the few days before your departure day; sometimes the cruise lines have t... o change the sail away time.See More
Answered by LisaKitty on December 31, 2023
A: I think Pier 90 or 91. It’s in between Magnolia and the Queen Anne area of Seattle
Answered by PrestonPHX2018 on July 5, 2023
A: Our hotel has us scheduled for a shuttle for $22 per person...we are staying in the Hampton Inn and Suites near the Space Needle
Answered by debbiew57 on April 24, 2023
A: We are going to take the Link Rail I’ve been watching YouTube writing it down.
Answered by SherrylNorris235 on April 24, 2023
A: We took a taxi to our room near the space needle last June for 44$ An Uber at that time was almost 80$ .We then took carnival shuttle to airport from ship at 29$ each.
Answered by mary0909 on April 24, 2023
A: I agree Link light rail is easy.It is a bit of a hike to get there from the terminal but i’ve seen carts moving folks back and forth.
Answered by gmcguire on April 24, 2023
A: We spent the night at the Mediterranean Inn after our flight in to Seattle, and the driver from the hotel came and picked us up from the airport. They also have the Link light rail, it’s like the Marta, I think.
Answered by fombymom18 on April 24, 2023
A: The Light Rail isn't too far, though would help if they had people movers. easy and cheap trip to get downtown but I would base my recommendation on if you are just going to the ship or a hotel and where the hotel is.
Answered by dkantouth on April 25, 2023
Q: I have two questions about embarkation from Seattle on the Solstice. Does using Concierge Class priority boarding greatly decrease waiting? Has anyone used this and how did it work for you?
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A: Went on the Solstice last year and while we didn't do Concierge class, we could see the shorter line. As it didn't take that long to board, I don't think they would have saved more than 15 minutes. I'm sure those rooms were ready at time of boardin... g if that's a big deal to youSee More
Answered by jallaway on April 23, 2023
Q: Shipmate app allowed me to change my cabin (not upgrade just Deck change) Anyone know if this change actually sticks...via Shipmate?
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A: No! shipmate has absolutely nothing to do with your cruise reservation! You have to call the cruiseline or your TA to chande anything.
Answered by crusin4gramma on April 12, 2023
A: No, changing your cabin number on the Shipmate app does absolutely nothing to actually change your cabin on the ship for your particular sailing. You will need to work directly with the cruise line, or through your travel agent for that.
Answered by LisaKitty on April 12, 2023
A: Shipmate is a cruise review and community app not an actual cruise line. You'll need to contact the line directly for assistance with your inquiry. Here is a link for all cruise lineshttps://cruiseline.com/advice/before-you-cruise/what-to-know/what-... s-the-easiest-way-to-reach-your-cruise-line-See More
Answered by CruiselineAdmin on April 17, 2023
A: Shipmate is a way to organize and keep track of your sailings. They have nothing to do with the cruise lines. You have to contact your cruise line directly if you want to change your reservation.
Answered by jpmato16 on April 12, 2023
Q: Is the 1 night Pacific Coastal from Seattle to Vancouver Oct 7, 2023 a round trip back to Seattle or is it one way to Vancouver?
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A: Each year in September/October, HAL offers these 1 night cruises from Seattle to Vancouver as part of a longer sailing to reposition the ships from Seattle (where they sail the summer Alaska itineraries) to Florida, where they spend the winter sailin... g in the Caribbean. I do them every year. Makes for a fun weekend overnight trip.See More
Answered by LisaKitty on April 12, 2023
A: You may want to call Holland America to discuss. According to their website, Eurodam leaves Seattle on 10/7/23 for 3 itineraries and none are round trip. 1 night Seattle to Vancouver, 21 night Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale and 32 night Seattle to Ft. La... uderdale.See More
Answered by diamondplus4lyf on April 12, 2023
A: Looking a little deeper into the cruise itineraries, the 21-day itinerary is broken up into a few one-way cruises (Seattle to Vancouver being 1 of them. When the 21 day stops in Ft. Lauderdale it then begins round trip cruises from Ft. Lauderdale.
Answered by diamondplus4lyf on April 12, 2023
A: As a general rule of thumb…and speaking from a lot of experience…..whatever the cruise line is charging, a taxi will cost you half the amount. Not only that….when you purchase a ship transfer, you’ll sit on that bus at the airport till it’s full, if... you take a taxi, as soon as you collect your baggage you’re on your way. We never use transfers anymore, unless a great distance is involvedSee More
Answered by deboftheseas on April 10, 2023
A: Yes you have to book it as if it was an excursion you'll see under that category. Hope this helps.
Answered by cfields39 on April 4, 2023
A: Look at Seattle Express. They have a round trip from airport to cruise terminal for $45+. Looks pretty reasonable. They also do pickup from your hotel at Airport too. Seemed like a good price for a van. They pick you up at cruise pier to airport. Say... s shuttles leave every 15 minutes.See More
Answered by Ladyjunecliff on April 14, 2023
A: I am taking NCL in the fall and their charge was $54 each way. Asking around for taxi and shuttle services it seems like that's not a huge difference. Plus, there is no lifting or hauling luggage around.
Answered by KeriMCarr on April 10, 2023
A: We were on Carnivals Splendor and took ship to airport transportation thru the ship excursions. It was not expensive and got us off ship early
Answered by mary0909 on April 10, 2023
A: The Seatac brings you right from the airport to a few streets from the airport. Very easy to use and even has luggage storage on the train. It costs a few dollars to use. you will just have to transfer all the luggage yourself. It is an economical wa... y to get to the pier.See More
Answered by cruisingk8 on April 6, 2023
Q: On Quantum of the Seas if we take our own baggage off how long does it usually take to get off the ship?
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Answer QuestionA: You may want to delete your question and either repost with more details or recommend posting a chat with your ship and plenty people will answer. There are no included resteraunts in Seattle or Skagway unless you are doing an excursion which would... include food. If you check Princess for your ship all "Specialty Dining" are extra. You will get 2 or more meals if you do Princess Plus or higher.See More
Answered by dkantouth on March 18, 2023
A: You can select your boarding time thru the medallion app once u finish uploading all your info and they release boarding times. we sail May 6 and they just released ours. We chose noon to 12:30. There were boarding time earlier.
Answered by CyndyCruiser on March 13, 2023
A: I believe as early as 11:30 am if you arrange for early boarding.
Answered by JohnLindaB on March 6, 2023
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Answer QuestionA: I believe that they do. When I purchased my cruise there was an option to purchase a transfer from airport to port and vice versa. It was $35 each way plus tax.
Answered by MissCathleen on February 7, 2023
A: I think they do. For my cruise there was an option to purchase a transfer from airport to port and port to airport. It was $35 each way plus tax I believe.
Answered by MissCathleen on February 7, 2023
Q: For anyone who has taken a Princess cruise to Alaska out of Seattle, and utilized one of their hotels pre-cruise (like the Westin downtown) and then also the transportation to the ship from the hotel provided by Princess….do you recall what time of the day they began taking passengers to the ship? Trying to decide whether to utilize their shuttle service to the ship from the hotel, or arrange our own. It just seems like arranging our own transportation allows us to get to the ship at a time we would prefer. Thank you for your input.
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A: Flying in the night before. we plan to take a Lyft to the port. from what I've read the shuttles are like at least twice as much per person. they also stopped to pick other people up along the way which takes longer.
Answered by joep on December 10, 2022
A: we stayed at the Crowne Plaza downtown and took an Uber to the port for 25$ The light rail goes right from the airport into Seattle if you are looking to save a few bucks.
Answered by monty62 on December 10, 2022
Q: does anybody have any good ideas for hotels near Sea-Tac Airport? I'm looking for something with an airport shuttle that's not totally outrageous. hopefully something under $200 a night.
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A: Hyatt House is wonderful! Right across the street from the space needle. We had 5 in our group and used Ace Transportation for rides to/from airport, hotel, port and back to airport. Highly recommend! https://seattleacetransportation.com/
Answered by Imjustagirl on December 3, 2022
A: Double tree by Hilton. Very nice e hotel and they also have. Shuttle.
Answered by jfranklinii on December 3, 2022
A: Hotels posted are all good, I stayed at best Western sure stay plus. Airport shuttle to and from airport. Also use Seattle Express to get to Pier. Very reasonable at $37 round trip from hotel. They also have free shuttle service to shopping mall avai... lable. You can reserve onlineSee More
Answered by 808MC on December 3, 2022
A: We stayed at Hyatt House downtown at the end of May and want to say it was around $100 a night. There were some minor things that needed fixing around the hotel and the room but for the price and the location, it wasn't a big deal at all
Answered by Kell1105 on December 3, 2022
A: we stayed at the double tree not too far from it. across the street is an awesome restaurant called Sharps roast house and it's awesome!! 13 Coins near SeaTac is a great place also to eat =)enjoy!!
Answered by COCOAtSea on December 2, 2022
A: i would watch it with that area. high crime and scary neighborhoods. better to spend a bit more and get something out of that area unless your looking for a homeless hookup
Answered by tank5531 on December 2, 2022
A: Proctored emed tests taken in the privacy of our hotel room the day before. Results in minutes.
Answered by VAcruisenut on July 2, 2022
A: we did the emed the night before we boarded. 4 of us. worked out well
Answered by mary0909 on July 2, 2022
A: I bought the test from royal Caribbean ...taking them sat. morning.
Answered by jsmc326 on July 3, 2022
A: We used emed from the hotel..simple and easy and we printed the results at the hotel just to have that paper copy (yes I am the person In the Geico commercial). Interestingly our check in person never asked to see them but the cruise person next to h... er asked other guestsSee More
Answered by gigi504 on July 4, 2022
A: Yes. Norwegian accepts the eMed tests also
Answered by 1CruiseGram on July 4, 2022
A: We're staying at the Country Inn & Suites by the airport. Much cheaper than in Seattle and looks really nice. Ride to Port is approximately $20 per person.
Answered by kristysmom224 on April 30, 2022
A: If cruising on RCCL using pier 91, I recommend the Mediterranean Inn. The inn provides private shuttle service to the port about five minutes travel for $10 per person. The inn is located within walking distance to tourist attractions and offers a gr... eat rooftop terrace with good views of the bay.See More
Answered by VAcruisenut on May 3, 2022
A: We're staying at the Maxwell Hotel near the Space Needle, then we'll lyft or uber to the port.
Answered by OTown4 on November 25, 2022
A: I stay close to SeaTac as hotels are cheaper. Then book Seattle Express from hotel pick up to pier and return. Cost is like $37 roundtrip and reliable service. They also offer free shuttle to the Shopping Mall.
Answered by 808MC on October 25, 2022
A: we got the Hilton curio collection with points so it came out a good price. it's a Long Way to the pier but a short walk to the public market
Answered by jallaway on October 23, 2022
A: We are staying at Hotel 5 a Stay Pineapple hotel. But You Tube has really great recommendations with videos. I'd check it out.
Answered by oterom on October 22, 2022
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