Snowchik Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hello! I'm cruising for the first time out of Seattle. I booked a Princess Cruise and it leaves on July 5th, but I arrive in Seattle on the 4th in the afternoon. I don't want to be too far from the Pier, but I also don't want to be in Nowhereland because I have the afternoon and evening to spend. Does anyone know what the best option is for cruisers? And maybe if a hotel offers free transportation to Pier 99? I wonder how easy/difficult it will be to get a room on a holiday night? (Last time on January 1st I got a 4star in Pittsburgh for like $75 because the Omni was only 3% full! ) I don't really care about the stars b/c I would rather save the money for Alaska! Any help for navigating Seattle and the way to get free or cheap transfers to the piers for the cruises would be appreciated! Link to comment
thasmin13 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 HelloThe Queen Anne and / or belltown are of downtown is the closest to pier 91 for hotels. Probably only about 2 miles. Plus you can walk or monorail it to downtown and pike place. Pier 99 is not a cruise pier - you should check on that. You would be bidding for space needle - Seattle Center area in such a case. Though Downtown is not that much further. Really just an extension of the neighborhoods. Will you be getting to the hotel from the airport by shuttle as well?Generally, you will probably not have the option of a free shuttle to pier 91, though you might get lucky, and there are a few hotels that offer the town car service when you book directly through a much more expensive "cruise and stay" type package. Some properties farther afield, such as in the University District, DO offer shuttle service - but that's so hard to count on thru HOTWIRE or PRICELINE. Going thru what you are - one realizes that Seattle is a particularly expensive city to cruise from because of transfers and/or parking (not to mention hotel rates).I strongly recommend you check out the message boards at cruisecritic.com , where you can get info on ports of departure. That can help you make a more informed decision before you bid. Also maybe check out the frommers guides online. good luckth Link to comment
Snowchik Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks so much for this info. It's very helpful... I'm going to start looking tonight again... Link to comment
thereuare Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Can you clarify which cruise port you need to be near... is it Pier 66 or Pier 91, as each has a different location.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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