Skip long taxi and shuttle lines with a private arrival transfer from Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle hotels. Meet your driver at the pier, load your luggage, and reach downtown in about 20 minutes.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the gangway into a brisk Puget Sound breeze; Elliott Bay seems to roll forward, daring you to linger while the city skyline stretches like a promise across the water. At Smith Cove Terminal, cruise passengers move past steel cranes and concrete piers toward a waiting vehicle — the easy end to a sea-crossing and the start of a short, urban transfer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
20 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; the service handles luggage and assisted boarding.
Wildlife
History
Smith Cove was historically industrial — the terminal area evolved from shipbuilding and freight piers to a cruise terminal serving modern tourism.
Conservation
Seattle emphasizes shoreline restoration and stormwater management; avoid littering and follow port signage to minimize impacts on the waterfront habitat.
Reserve your spot on the Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle hotels - Arrival Private Transfer today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Confirm pickup details
Provide cruise ship name, terminal number, number of passengers and luggage count so the driver can meet you promptly with a name sign.
Allow extra time
Build a 30–60 minute buffer for disembarkation and port processing during peak cruise days and local traffic.
Request child seats
If traveling with infants, request specialized infant seats when booking — they are available but need advance notice.
Pack essentials in a day bag
Keep passports, tickets, medication and a light layer in carry-on as luggage retrieval can take extra time at the pier.
Light daypack
Keeps passports, phone, charger and basics within reach while luggage is stowed.
Water bottle
Helps you stay hydrated after disembarking, especially on warm summer days.
summer
Waterproof shell
Seattle weather can change quickly — a compact rain jacket is useful in spring and fall.
fall
Phone with GPS
For communication with your driver and to confirm hotel drop-off details.