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% |
Ships That Sail From Here
| Ship | Cruise Line | CDC Score | ShipTea Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian | 93 | 🟢 Smooth Sailing |
| Ovation of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 100 | 🟢 Smooth Sailing |
Explore CDC inspection scores and outbreak data for every cruise ship that sails from Seattle.