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Q. Which cruise lines offer regular services out of Seattle?
A. Five cruise lines:
Q. How do I book a cruise?
A. Please contact your local travel agent.
Q. How do I get from Sea-Tac Airport to the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal?
A. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the cruise terminal from Sea-Tac Airport. Taxi fares can range from $25 - $40 from the Airport to downtown. Please visit Parking & Transportation for other transportation from Sea-Tac airport.
Q. Is there a place to store my luggage?
A. Luggage storage is available at both the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal and the Terminal 30 Cruise Facility. Please contact the Cruise Seattle Concierge at (206) 441-6666 for details. Luggage storage is also available through Ken's Baggage Storage & Rentals at Sea-Tac Airport.
Q. Can you recommend a hotel to stay in near downtown Seattle?
A. Cruise passengers may contact the Seattle Hotel Hotline at 800-535-7071 or 206-461-5881. They can make reservations and can search hotels based on price.
Q. Is there a car rental facility the terminal?
A. Yes. Thrifty Car Rental operates a car rental kiosk at Bell Street Pier and at the Terminal 30 cruise facility.
Q. Are there any Seattle healthcare companies that will provide onboard oxygen services?
A. Three companies provide this service locally: Washington Medical Systems at (425) 391-5906, Lincare at (206) 467-8069 and Olsen's Medical Supplies at (206) 938-0202.
Q. How big are the cruise ships?
A. For example, The Norwegian Sky is 841 feet long, weighs 77,104 tons and can accommodate 2,002 passengers. The ms Amsterdam is 780 feet long, weighs 61,000 tons and can accommodate 1,380 passengers.
Q. How do I get to the Space Needle from the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal?
A. Walking - takes about 20 minutes. Walk north after exiting cruise terminal. The street will turn east, and becomes Broad Street. Walk up Broad Street to 5th Avenue, and you're there. (Map)
Bus - takes about 15 minutes. Walk across sky bridge, go north one block to Wall Street, and go east to 3rd Avenue. Wait at a Metro bus stop for bus #3 or #4. (Map)
Monorail - takes about 2 minutes from Westlake Mall located in Seattle's downtown shopping district.
Q. How far is the Pike Place Market from the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal, and how can I get there?
A. Walking takes about 10-15 minutes. Walk south after exiting cruise terminal following the Cruise Seattle banners on the street light poles. Across from the last banner, take the elevator to the top floor and walk east to the first street intersection. Take a right onto Western Avenue and walk south three blocks to Pike Place Market. (Map)
Q. How do I get to Seattle's downtown shopping district from the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal, and how can I get there?
A. Walking - please follow directions to Pike Place Market. Walk east four (4) blocks on Pike Street to 4th Avenue where Westlake Mall, Bon Marche, Nordstrom, Pacific Mall and many other shopping stores are located.
Q. I am interested in employment or business opportunities with the cruise lines. Who should I contact to get more information?
A. See the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) for links to cruise line members.