NCL Alaska: Seattle cruise embarkation day at Pier 66 Bell Street cruise terminal

This is a bit of what you can expect on the first day of your cruise at the NCL Seattle cruise port, which is the Bell Street cruise terminal at Pier 66. This is the downtown Seattle cruise port that is mostly used by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). This includes going from baggage drop-off to checking in for your cruise. (It’s easy - there are signs everywhere!) I also include ways to get to Pier 66 (uber, shuttle, or walk!), hotels near the cruise port (links below), and things to do by walking from Pier 66 after you drop off your luggage if you want to do things in Seattle before your cruise! Also, make sure to be out on the open deck for sailaway so you can see the Space Needle as the cruise ship departs Seattle! In 2026 and 2027, the Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, and Norwegian Joy have cruises from Seattle. _Disclaimer: Some websites below are affiliate partners and I may earn a commission._ *Seattle cruise port shuttle transfer* Before a cruise - Shuttle to Pier 66 from Seattle airport hotels: https://www.viator.com/tours/Seattle/One-Way-Cruise-Ship-Transfer-Seattle/d704-386028P2?pid=P00096896&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=ak-yt-seattle-ncl After a cruise - Shuttle to airport from pier 66: https://www.viator.com/tours/Seattle/One-Way-Transfer-Pier-66-to-Sea-Tac-Airport/d704-386028P7?pid=P00096896&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=ak-yt-seattle-ncl *Hotels near airport with free airport shuttle* Quality Inn SeaTac airport: https://expedia.com/affiliate?siteid=1&landingPage=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FSeattle-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Sea-Tac-Airport.h1214.Hotel-Information&camref=1011l3MuNX&creativeref=1100l68075&adref=PZheHd9te_ Red Roof Inn SeaTac airport: https://www.hotels.com/affiliate?landingPage=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho153008%2Fred-roof-inn-seattle-airport-seatac-seatac-united-states-of-america%2F&camref=1101l3MtYs&creativeref=1011l66481&adref=PZ49IJ1O94 *Information from Port of Seattle* Luggage drop-off times and luggage storage: https://www.portseattle.org/places/bell-street-cruise-terminal-pier-66 After your cruise - Port Valet - free luggage delivery from cruise ship to airport: https://www.portseattle.org/page/port-valet-enjoy-seattle-luggage-free Cruise parking: https://www.portseattle.org/faq/there-parking-cruise-terminal-how-much-does-it-cost *Official NCL information* Luggage tags: https://www.ncl.com/faq/how-do-i-get-luggage-tags Embarkation day: https://www.ncl.com/cruise-preparation/departure-day *Free Seattle waterfront shuttle* There’s a shuttle stop near Pier 66, and it loops around to the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and more. The Olympic Sculpture Park is where you can start the Elliott Bay Trail. Shuttle map: https://newseattlewaterfront.org/free-seattle-waterfront-shuttle/ *My top picks for booking tours independently in Alaska cruise ports* https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/myperfectalaskacruise *Where to stay for ultimate convenience near Pier 66* The Edgewater Hotel right next to Pier 66: https://expedia.com/affiliate?siteid=1&landingPage=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FSeattle-Hotels-The-Edgewater-Hotel.h11133.Hotel-Information&camref=1011l3MuNX&creativeref=1100l68075&adref=PZWJdRn98s Seattle Marriott Waterfront also right near Pier 66: https://www.hotels.com/affiliate?landingPage=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho210985%2Fseattle-marriott-waterfront-seattle-united-states-of-america%2F&camref=1101l3MtYs&creativeref=1011l66481&adref=PZ2RpmN_kA Belltown Inn is a 10 minute walk: https://www.hotels.com/affiliate?landingPage=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho277926%2Fthe-belltown-inn-seattle-united-states-of-america%2F&camref=1101l3MtYs&creativeref=1011l66481&adref=PZgMxpuNsj *Where to stay near the Space Needle* Hyatt House is about a mile away from Pier 66: https://expedia.com/affiliate?siteid=1&landingPage=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FSeattle-Hotels-Hyatt-House-SeattleDowntown.h9844402.Hotel-Information&camref=1011l3MuNX&creativeref=1100l68075&adref=PZS9gjSCh9 *Read on the blog* Visit the blog for more about planning your time in Seattle: https://myperfectalaskacruise.com/seattle-travel/?utm_source=youtube_ncl_seattleembarkation What to know about the Ward Cove shuttle in Ketchikan: https://myperfectalaskacruise.com/ketchikan-travel/ward-cove-cruise-port-ketchikan/?utm_source=youtube_ncl_seattleembarkation *About me* I've had 100+ cruise days, and 7 cruises have included Alaska! I’ve been to 20+ national parks and 80+ state parks in the US. This means that I like nature and the outdoors, and these are the types of things I look for in Alaska cruise ports! I've done a lot on my own in port, and I've also done 15+ tours in Alaska. I'm here to give you ideas for cruise excursions and DIY port days so you can have so-very-Alaska experiences! For a first-timer's guide to Alaska cruise ports, visit the homepage on the blog! https://myperfectalaskacruise.com/?utm_source=youtube_ncl_seattleembarkation