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Frequently Asked Questions: Cruise and Tourism

Q. Which cruise lines offer regular services out of Seattle?

A. Six cruise lines:

• Carnival Cruises

Carnival will feature the Carnival Spirit in 2010.
• Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity features the Celebrity Infinity on 7-day voyages to Alaska. Contact your local travel agent, or call (800) 647-2251.
• Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
  NCL has made Seattle its homeport for spectacular 7-day summer cruises to Alaska with departures on Saturdays and Sundays on board the NCL Pearl and the NCL Star. For sales info, please contact your local travel agent, or call (800) 327-7030.
• Holland America Line (HAL)
  Holland America Line offers 7-day cruises from Seattle to Alaska on board the ms Zaandam, ms Oosterdam and the ms Rotterdam. Holland also offers 14-day cruises on the ms Amsterdam. For sales info, please contact your local travel agent, or call (877) 932-4259.
• Princess Cruises
  Princess Cruises offers 7-day cruises from Seattle to Alaska on board the Sapphire Princess and the Golden Princess. For sales info, please contact your local travel agent, or call (800) 421-1700.
• Royal Caribbean
  Royal Caribbean offers 7-day cruises to Alaska on the Rhapsody of the Seas every Friday. For sales information please contact your local travel agent or call (866) 562-7625

Q. Is there a Lost and Found?

A. Yes. Please contact your cruise line.

• Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises
  Lost and Found: 305-539-8101
• Holland America Line
  Lost and Found: 800-391-6254
  Contact via e-mail: lost_and_found@hollandamerica.com
• Princess Cruises
  Lost & Found: 206.336.5824
  Contact via e-mail: seattlelogistics@princesstours.com
• Other cruise lines contact 206-615-3900

Q. How do I book a cruise?

A. Please contact your travel agent.

Q. How do I get from Sea-Tac Airport to the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal or Smith Cove Terminal?

A. It takes about 15-30 minutes to get to the cruise terminals from Sea-Tac Airport. Taxi fares can range from $25 - $40 from the Airport to downtown. Please visit Parking & Transportation for other transportation options 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 Smith Cove Cruise Facility. Please contact the Cruise Seattle Concierge at (206) 615-3900 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. An excellent resource is Seattle Super Saver.

Q. Is there a car rental facility the terminal?

A. Yes. A car rental kiosk is located at both cruise terminals. Check back in early March for details.

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 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). This is a semi-steep hillclimb.

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 to the outdoot elevator at the south end of the Marriott Hotel. After exiting the elevator, take a right onto Western Avenue and walk south three blocks to Pike Place Market. (Map)

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.