Seattle cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: Walk from Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 towards Pike Place Market, or take a taxi or rideshare there from Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.

• Walk: from Pier 66, the market is a realistic walk. Head south along Alaskan Way to the Lenora Street pedestrian bridge, which connects towards the market.
• Taxi: Pier 91 has a ground-transport area near the terminal entrance and a separate rideshare pickup and drop-off area. Use your app's designated meeting point.

Ships dock alongside. Bell Street Cruise Terminal, Pier 66, is at 2225 Alaskan Way and serves both cruises starting here and visiting ships. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, Pier 91, is farther north. Use the terminal named in your cruise documents.

At Pier 91, bus stop 20860 (Magnolia Bridge & Pier 91) is permanently closed and the north-side pedestrian staircase is unavailable, checked on 5 November 2026. Plan a taxi, rideshare or your arranged transfer for the journey into town.

About this port

Seattle gives you market stalls to browse and outdoor sculpture beside the water. You can build a visit around Pike Place Market, or head to Olympic Sculpture Park for art and views across the bay. Your terminal shapes the day: Pier 66 is on the downtown waterfront, while from Pier 91 at Smith Cove, plan a vehicle trip into town. Seattle is also a starting and finishing point for Alaska cruises, so keep those travel arrangements separate from a day ashore.

Getting Around

From Pier 66, keep Alaskan Way as your waterfront route. The market is to the south, reached via the Lenora Street bridge. Olympic Sculpture Park lies to the north, with paths connecting its outdoor sculptures and the waterfront.

If you're arriving from the airport to start a cruise, Link light rail serves Westlake Station downtown. From Westlake to Pier 66, allow approximately 20 minutes on foot. For Pier 91, continue by taxi or rideshare. Include that onward journey when choosing an airport transfer.

Things to Do

• Pike Place Market: browse the main arcade, food stalls, crafts and small shops, then explore the lower levels if you have time. Entry is free, checked on 5 November 2026. For a waterfront finish, use the MarketFront stairs or lifts to Western Avenue, turn right towards the parking-garage entrance by Madame Lazonga's Tattoo, then follow the pergola to the Overlook Walk. This brings you down towards the waterfront for the walk back to Pier 66.
• Olympic Sculpture Park: choose this for an outdoor art walk, with large contemporary sculptures and views of Puget Sound. The park's address is 2901 Western Avenue, and its paths descend towards the waterfront. Outdoor admission is free, checked on 5 November 2026. From Pier 66, walk north along Alaskan Way. From Pier 91, arrange a vehicle to the park and agree where you'll meet for the return.

Getting back to your ship

Getting back: for Pier 66, return from the market to Alaskan Way and walk north, or walk south along Alaskan Way from Olympic Sculpture Park. Finish at Bell Street Cruise Terminal, 2225 Alaskan Way, then follow your ship's re-entry instructions to the gangway.

For Pier 91, book the return to Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91. From the designated drop-off area, continue to the terminal entrance and follow your ship's boarding instructions. Count back from all-aboard to allow for getting a vehicle, traffic and boarding. If you're beginning your cruise here, use your cruise line's check-in window instead.

Practical Information

Pike Place Market has stairs and several levels, with lift access from the waterfront and Western Avenue. Use its visitor information to choose a route that suits you. If you're carrying suitcases before or after a cruise, arrange storage first: the market has no lockers or luggage storage.

Frequently asked

Can you walk from Seattle cruise port to Pike Place Market? Yes, from Pier 66, using the waterfront and Lenora Street bridge. From Pier 91, plan a vehicle trip into town.

Which Seattle cruise terminal should I return to? The terminal on your cruise documents: Bell Street at Pier 66 or Smith Cove at Pier 91. They have different return journeys.

Is Seattle's Olympic Sculpture Park free? Yes. Outdoor admission is free, checked on 5 November 2026.