Seattle
Washington, US
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The Tea
Seattle's cruise terminal at Pier 91 (or the newer T-5) is your gateway to Alaska, and the city knows it. What they don't mention in the Alaska cruise brochures: Seattle's pier area is not in the trendy, Pike Place Market part of town. It's in the Interbay/Magnolia neighborhood, which is fine but requires a rideshare to reach anything interesting.
The good news? Seattle itself is genuinely worth a pre- or post-cruise stay. The bad news? Parking at the port runs $25/day, and driving to the terminal during embarkation day means sharing the road with thousands of confused tourists following GPS through residential neighborhoods.
Real talk: if your cruise departs on a Saturday, book a hotel downtown on Friday night. The walk-on experience is infinitely better than trying to park and shuttle on the morning of. And Seattle's food scene alone is worth the extra night.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 18 | 42% |
| Feb | 43°F | 10 | 66% |
| Mar | 45°F | 11 | 65% |
| Apr | 49°F | 4 | 87% |
| May | 54°F | 7 | 77% |
| Jun | 59°F | 5 | 83% |
| Jul | 68°F | 2 | 94% |
| Aug | 65°F | 6 | 81% |
| Sep | 61°F | 3 | 90% |
| Oct | 53°F | 12 | 61% |
| Nov | 46°F | 16 | 47% |
| Dec | 44°F | 16 | 48% |
Seattle on the Cruise Schedule
13 of the ships we track are scheduled to sail from Seattle 197 times over the next 12 months, most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 7 to 49 nights). Norwegian Bliss has the most departures, with 24. Those ships sail for 8 different cruise lines. The busiest months on the schedule are May 2027 and July 2027.
Ships Sailing From Seattle
| Ship | Cruise Line | Departures (12 mo) | Next Departure | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian | 24 | May 1, 2027 | 98 |
| Norwegian Encore | Norwegian | 24 | Apr 25, 2027 | 92 |
| Carnival Legend | Carnival | 23 | Apr 20, 2027 | 100 |
| Carnival Spirit | Carnival | 23 | Apr 14, 2027 | 100 |
| Quantum of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 22 | May 3, 2027 | 100 |
| Celebrity Edge | Celebrity | 19 | May 21, 2027 | 98 |
| Eurodam | Holland America | 18 | Apr 24, 2027 | 99 |
| Noordam | Holland America | 18 | Apr 25, 2027 | 95 |
| Oceania Riviera | Oceania | 12 | May 24, 2027 | 100 |
| Norwegian Joy | Norwegian | 8 | May 19, 2027 | 100 |
| National Geographic Quest | Lindblad | 3 | May 2, 2027 | 95 |
| Westerdam | Holland America | 2 | Sep 19, 2027 | 97 |
| Roald Amundsen | Hurtigruten | 1 | Aug 8, 2027 | 94 |
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