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United States · Ships call at Seattle, Washington
Most Seattle cruises leave from Smith Cove, Pier 91, a few miles north of downtown, and some use Pier 66 on the downtown waterfront. Sea-Tac Airport is 30 to 45 minutes away by car. The Link light rail runs from the airport to downtown, but not to Pier 91.
Ships leave from Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, Pier 91, 2001 W. Garfield Street, Seattle, WA 98119. Some ships use Pier 66 at 2225 Alaskan Way South instead, so check your boarding documents. (Sources: Holland America, Cruise Hive)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
A lively market open since 1907, with produce stands, fishmongers, street musicians, the original Starbucks, Piroshky Piroshky and Beecher’s cheese.
Source: Holland America
Seattle’s landmark tower, recently renovated, with a rotating glass floor and wide views.
Source: Holland America
About half a mile from Pier 66, on the waterfront.
Source: Cruise Hive
A museum of colorful glass art with a glass garden and an atrium, next to the Space Needle.
Source: Holland America
A guided walk through the buried storefronts and sidewalks left after the 1889 fire, in Pioneer Square, with a good dose of humor.
Source: Holland America
Watch boats of every kind pass between Lake Union and Puget Sound, with a visitor center and a fish ladder.
Source: Holland America
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The best months to visit Seattle by cruise ship are July, August, September. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Pike Place Market; Space Needle; Seattle Aquarium; Chihuly Garden and Glass; Seattle Underground Tour; Ballard Locks.
Seattle is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Seattle.