If you’re interested in cruises from Seattle, you have a lot of itineraries to choose from. With two centrally located terminals and easy access to/from the airport, the city is one of the West Coast’s premier departure points for West Coast cruises and Alaskan Cruises. There are several cruise lines from more than two-hundred homeports from the city annually.
About the Ports
There are two cruise ship ports in Seattle: Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, which is located at Pier 91; and Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal at 66. The former serves passengers embarking and disembarking on Celebrity Cruises, Carnival, Holland America, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Princess Cruises. Smith Cove is just minutes away from retail shopping, and allows ships to connect to the city’s power grid.
The latter is the port for Norwegian Cruise Lines and Oceania Cruises. The Bell Street Pier is just walking distance from the Seattle Aquarium, Great Wheel, Pike Place Market, etc. It’s also near the Space Needle.
Alaskan Cruises
Cruises from Seattle to Alaska aren’t new. Ships have been going back and forth since the gold rush. Now, you can go on a roundtrip (an average of seven nights) between the two and visit cities like Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. Some itineraries include Victoria, BC as well. If you go through the Inside Passage, you will get to see glacier-carved fjords, bald eagles, marine life, pristine forested shores, etc. On cruises longer than the typical 7 days, some ships also do a bit of cruising along the Outside Passage. Regardless of what your Alaskan cruise itinerary is like, expect to see a lot of beautiful scenery.
Pacific Coast Cruises
There are many great cities and gorgeous sites to experience along the North American Pacific Coast. Pacific Northwest cruises from Seattle range from a one-night trip to Victoria to a 7-night exploration of the West Coast with stops in cities like Astoria, Victoria, San Francisco, and Monterey. If you’re interested in British Columbia, you might be interested in a “Best of BC” cruise.
Getting a Good Deal
It’s usually cheaper to book a cruise very, very early. For an Alaskan cruise, the season tends to run between late April and September. For early season pricing, start your search in June.
The great thing about Pacific Coast cruises is that they are typically cheaper than the average cruise – no matter the season.
Regardless of when you plan to look for discounts on cruises from Seattle, be sure to look over the itineraries and prices carefully. Know exactly what is and what is not included in each vacation package. Find out if any onboard credits are available and what you have to do in order to obtain them.
Keep an eye out for Travelocity promo codes for cruises and other savings offers. Scheduling a cruise through Travelocity is always a good idea, as there are countless ways to save. Get a great deal on cruises from Seattle as well as airfare and excursions.