4/5/2024 0 Comments Cruise ship port seattle mapCheck with your cruise line when your check in time begins-sometimes it’s on your boarding pass. Bags are not checked through to the ships for embarking passengers. Luggage storage is found at the concierge area in both terminals and is $3.00 a bag. So here is the exact answer on luggage storage: Both terminals offer luggage storage on cruise days only from 7:30a.m. The sites for the ports are generally vague on details and when I called I got different answers so I emailed the CTO OPS and they were very helpful. What the ports offer: So, this was actually the hardest part to find out. Most of the places to explore in Seattle should really be done the day before or after the cruise so that you have more time to really get to make the most of your time in the Emerald City. Discovery Park is another not to be missed outdoor area and is 3.4 miles from the ship terminal. The campus is absolutely beautiful! The very old world architecture, stunning grounds and expansive areas are inspiring. If time affords, take the light rail to the University of Washington. The Monorail is a quick train from the Space Needle to Westlake Shopping Center and the heart of Seattle and brings you to the transit tunnels which run all through the city. If you are a Washington resident you get discount. Bring a good camera! It’s both an indoor and outdoor exhibit with demonstrations. It had a carousel, putt-putt golf, laser tag and bumper cars! My boys loved it, but it’s now gone to show off glass art! But, I have to say, it is quite impressive! I have been twice and I would highly recommend it. I was just bitter because they tore down the outdoor carnival like area I use to take my kids to when they were young. The Chihuly Glass Garden is better than I thought it was going to be. The Space Needle recently had a glass floor put in, which is bold but it would be jarring if you are afraid of heights.Ĭhihuly Glass Garden is a Favorite Spot in the Emerald City If it’s nice though go outside the kids have free playground and the International Water Fountain is always entertaining and cool-figuratively and literally. The food is expensive and most of them are chain restaurants but tucked in the corner you can find Seattle’s Fudge which should definitely be tried! The Children’s Museum is also in the complex. The City Center has a indoor stage that will have concerts and performances that are always free. The Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, the International Fountain and Seattle City Center are all packed together and is a mere 2.2 miles away. Smith Cove is reached by Magnolia Bridge and crossing it back to the city is the only way to reach all the attractions. Unlike it’s sister port once you walk outside the warehouse structure of the loading terminal there is nothing right outside the door. The busiest cruise port in Seattle-and the largest is located further north from the Airport than Pier 66 and the starting point for the vast majority of Alaska cruises. Pier 91 Smith Cove Terminal:Address: 2001 W Garfield Way. Seattle does have a pretty decent transit system though. Also, because of all the highway traffic and the hilly terrain I wouldn’t recommend walking either. One Saturday night it took us over 30 minutes to go 5 miles. The map says 8 minutes, I wouldn’t count on it. The piers are only 3 miles apart, but traffic in Seattle can be a travesty. Oceania’s Regatta and NCL’s Pearl, Sun and her newest vessel the megaship Bliss. That being said, only 4 ships depart from Pier 66. The waterfront is where you will find Wings Over Washington, a state of the art “flying theatre” and 2018 Distillery of the Year winner Copperworks on Alaskan Way Other cool spots are the Seattle Pinball Museum and Paramount Theatre. But it has hidden levels and secret sections and actually goes on forever! Lego rooms, Puzzle rooms, walls of stuffed animals and some really cool books. If you get a chance check out Magic Mouse Toys(601 1st Ave S) it seems like a tiny little corner store-and it is, on the first level. The Great Wheel is also right on the waterfront and although it’s okay I don’t know if it’s worth price maybe at night. The Washington State Ferries go out every 30 minutes to Bainbridge or Bremerton from Pier 52, Colman Dock. The Aquarium and Olympic Sculpture Park are within walking distance. You can get your picture taken with them, just be nice and tip. Sometimes you can spot Darth Vader or Spider Man. On the boardwalk is the best place for these street performers and pop up vendors. This pier is centrally located and very close to some great restaurants like Anthony’s Pier 66 and one of my faves, the Crab Pot! This vibrant waterfront is a great place to rent a bike, watch the ships and ferries come in and out, experience the amazing street artists whose creativity I envy. Pier 66 Bell Street Pier: Address: 2225 Alaskan Way. Norwegian Cruises offer fun and free style cruises.
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