Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66) Near Port of Seattle
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66) at Port of Seattle.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
The terminal is at 2225 Alaskan Way on the downtown waterfront. Follow cruise terminal signs from Alaskan Way. The drop-off area is directly in front of the terminal — pull up, unload luggage with porters (tip $2-3 per bag), and then proceed to the parking garage.
Parking
The Bell Street Pier Garage has 1,700 covered spaces at $33/day, located at 9 Wall Street directly across from the terminal. A sky bridge connects the garage to the cruise terminal — no need to go outside. No advance reservation needed but arrive early on busy embarkation days. Credit cards accepted.
Check-In Tips
- Complete your cruise line's online check-in and have your boarding pass ready on your phone
- Bring government-issued photo ID and your passport (required for Alaska itineraries)
- The terminal is in downtown Seattle — Uber/Lyft drop-off is straightforward with plenty of nearby options
- Norwegian Cruise Line ships typically use this terminal — download the NCL app before arrival
Ships at This Terminal
Last-Minute Needs
Being downtown, you have easy access to shops. Pike Place Market is a 10-minute walk south. There's a Walgreens on 3rd Ave (5 min walk) for any forgotten toiletries or medications. Grab a coffee at any of the dozens of cafes within walking distance.
Nearby Restaurants
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
World-famous mac and cheese made fresh at Pike Place Market — kids go crazy for it
$ · 5 min from Pier 66, 12 min from Pier 91
The Crab Pot
Waterfront seafood feast where you eat off the table with mallets — dinner and a show
$$-$$$ · 5 min from Pier 66, 10 min from Pier 91
Ivar's Fish Bar
Seattle's iconic waterfront fish and chips since 1938 — feed the seagulls while you eat
$ · 4 min from Pier 66, 10 min from Pier 91
Alibi Room
Hidden pizza spot in Post Alley near the gum wall — brick-oven pies the whole family loves
$$ · 5 min from Pier 66, 12 min from Pier 91
Nearby Hotels
Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown
Apartment-style suites with full kitchens and free breakfast — everything families need
$$ · 5 min drive to Pier 66, 12 min drive to Pier 91
Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
All-suite hotel with free breakfast and evening reception — two-room suites give families space
$$ · 10 min drive to Pier 66, 18 min drive to Pier 91
Seattle Marriott Waterfront
Right across from Pier 66 with park-and-cruise — walk to the terminal with your bags
$$-$$$ · Walk to Pier 66, 10 min drive to Pier 91
Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown
Reliable Hampton with free breakfast and a great downtown location — budget-friendly for families
$$ · 8 min drive to Pier 66, 15 min drive to Pier 91
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