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Cruises from Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the busiest home port for Alaska cruises, from Pier 91 at Smith Cove and Pier 66 at Bell Street on the downtown waterfront.
Things to do in Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington
- Pike Place MarketThe fish throwers, flower stalls and the original Starbucks, near Pier 66.
- Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and GlassNext to each other at Seattle Center.
- Museum of Pop CultureMusic, film and sci-fi in a Frank Gehry building.
- Ferry to Bainbridge IslandA cheap harbour cruise with skyline and Mount Rainier views.
- Underground tourThe buried streets of old Pioneer Square.
When to go
- Jan: low season
- Feb: low season
- Mar: low season
- Apr: shoulder season
- May: shoulder season
- Jun: high season
- Jul: high season
- Aug: high season
- Sep: shoulder season
- Oct: low season
- Nov: low season
- Dec: low season
The Alaska season runs from late April to early October and peaks in midsummer. Outside it, only the odd repositioning sailing leaves.
Flying in and getting to the ship
Easy transferPier 66 is about 14 miles (22 km) from Seattle-Tacoma International, and Pier 91 about 17 miles (27 km); both are 25 to 45 minutes by taxi or rideshare. Light rail runs to downtown, a short taxi from either pier. Cruise lines sell shuttles, and some offer airport bag check on disembarkation.
Rental cars: Available at SeaTac's rental facility, though most cruisers don't need one.
The airport for Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington is Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), with 11 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Delta Sky Club (A)SEA Concourse A4.8 ★
- Alaska Lounge (N)SEA North Satellite4.7 ★
- Delta One LoungeSEA Concourse A4.7 ★
Ships sailing from Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington
American Cruise LinesAmerican Spirit2005 · 90 guests · Pacific CoastAmerican Spirit is a 90-guest coastal cruise ship built in 2005 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland, the oldest of American Cruise Lines' three Independence-class…
Carnival Cruise LineCarnival Legend2002 · 88,500 GT · 2,124 guests · Alaska · CaribbeanCarnival Legend is a Spirit-class ship that Dame Judi Dench christened at Harwich, England, in August 2002; her maiden voyage was Carnival's first cruise in Europe. She was also…
Carnival Cruise LineCarnival Spirit2001 · 88,500 GT · 2,124 guests · Alaska · BahamasCarnival Spirit was the first Spirit-class ship to join Carnival, delivered from Kværner Masa-Yards in Helsinki in 2001. At about 88,500 gross tons with around 2,120 guests, she…
Holland America LineEurodam2008 · 86,273 GT · 2,104 guests · Alaska · CaribbeanEurodam is the first of Holland America's two Signature-class ships, an enlarged version of the Vista design, at about 86,300 gross tons with some 2,100 guests. She entered…
Holland America LineNoordam2006 · 82,318 GT · 1,916 guests · Alaska · AsiaNoordam is the fourth and last of Holland America's Vista-class ships and the fourth Holland America ship of the name, which joins the Dutch word for north with the fleet's -dam…Quick answers
Which cruise ships sail from Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington?
On Cruise Frog, 5 ships sail from Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington: American Spirit (American Cruise Lines), Carnival Legend (Carnival Cruise Line), Carnival Spirit (Carnival Cruise Line), Eurodam (Holland America Line) and Noordam (Holland America Line).
Which cruise lines sail from Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington?
American Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line sail from Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington.
Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Tacoma, Washington and Seattle, Washington?
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA). Lounge Frog lists 11 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.