Holland America Seattle Cruise Tips
When are the best deals on Holland America cruises from Seattle?
If you are looking to save money on a Holland America Cruise from Seattle,
the lowest prices are usually available in May. Obviously, shorter cruises (1-14 days) are going to be less expensive than more extensive voyages (27, 32, 34, 35, 49, 70 and 75-days). Check out our
Holland America from Seattle Sailing Calendar to see for yourself.
Where Can I Park My Car at the Port of Seattle on Holland America
The Smith Cove Terminal parking lot is available to all Holland America cruise passengers for $20.92 plus tax per day, and it's conveniently located near the cruise terminal, offering 1,000 secure parking spaces.
The other option is to park at the Bell Street Pier garage, which is available to all cruise passengers and conveniently located directly across Alaskan Way from the cruise terminal near Pier 66. The cost is $16.74 plus tax per day and passengers can obtain a complimentary taxi voucher for service back to Pier 66 when departing from the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the taxi ride back to Pier 66.
When does my flight need to arrive in Seattle for my Holland America cruise?
If you are flying in to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on the day of your cruise make sure you allow plenty of time to get to the ship. Passengers must be onboard the ship 90 minutes prior to sailing. The ship sails at 4:00 and boarding begins at 12:30. A safe estimate would be to arrive in Seattle by 11:00am to allow plenty of time for potential weather and travel delays.
What Holland America ships are based in Seattle?
The Holland America cruise ships that sails from Seattle are the
Oosterdam,
Westerdam, and
Amsterdam. Click on the ship name to find out more about their itineraries.
What time can I board my Holland America cruise out of Seattle?
Embarkation times are printed on the Signature Preferred Boarding Pass page on Express Docs. Generally, however, early embarkation will commence at 11:30 a.m. There may be certain exceptions due to local governmental procedures. Keep in mind that you must be on the ship at least one hour before departure, and the gangway will be pulled 30 minutes before sailing.
How much does it cost to take a taxi from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Holland America's cruise terminal in Seattle?
Pick-up service to and from the cruise terminal is available. Taxi service to the airport ranges from $25 - $40 for the approximate 20 to 30 minute drive. There is also shuttle service available from Shuttle Express and Grayline of Seattle.
What other departure ports and cruise lines are alternatives to Holland America from Seattle?
Common alternative cruise ports to Seattle include
Vancouver,
Seward,
San Francisco and
Anchorage.
Additionally, check out other cruise lines who may have departures from Seattle, including
Azamara Club Cruises,
Celebrity Cruises and
Carnival Cruises.
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