Terminals and cruise lines that take part
Port Valet serves ships docking at two terminals: Smith Cove Terminal at Pier 91 and Bell Street Terminal at Pier 66. Look for it if you are sailing with Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises or Royal Caribbean International.
Airlines that accept the bags
Your flight home needs to be with a participating carrier: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines or United Airlines. Before you count on it, confirm your eligibility on the enrollment form waiting in your stateroom.
How Port Valet Works
Everything happens on board, so there is little to arrange before you sail. Here is how the process unfolds:
- Fill out the enrollment form while you are still on the ship.
- Watch for boarding passes and luggage tags to arrive in your stateroom.
- Leave your bags for the crew to collect the night before you disembark.
- Step off the ship without your checked luggage.
- A secure truck carries the bags from the pier to Sea-Tac, where they go directly to your airline.
- At the airport, skip bag check and head straight to security.
Follow your bags along the way through the Port Valet website. Guest Services on your ship can answer questions, and the Port of Seattle publishes further details about the program.
If Port Valet does not fit your plans
If you are flying on a carrier outside the program or docking elsewhere, you will need another option. Paid luggage storage services such as Luggage Hero, Bounce and Stasher can hold your bags while you sightsee, so check each one directly for current rates and locations.
Stretch Your Budget With the Cruise Perks Pass
The Seattle Cruise Perks Pass is a free collection of deals from local attractions, restaurants and retailers. Sign up and it arrives by text and email right away, ready to use. There is no app to install, though you can save it to your home screen for quick access.
Redeeming an offer is simple: show your phone to staff at a participating business, then choose the offer inside the pass, select the coupon and confirm. You need to be within a quarter mile of the business for the check-in to register.
Timing rules to know
- 365 days to start: once you download the pass, you have a year before you must begin using it.
- 21 days once activated: your first check-in opens a 21-day window to use the offers.
- Frequency varies: each offer lists how often you can use it, whether once or at set intervals.
- After expiration: the pass resets, and you will need to sign up again during the next live period.
Since the clock starts at your first check-in, activate the pass close to your sailing date. That way your 21 days cover your time in town both before and after the cruise.
A taste of the deals
Offers change and new ones are added over time, so check the pass for the current lineup. Recent examples show the range on offer:
- Aerlume Seattle: enjoy a free starter with an entrée purchase. The restaurant sits on the hillside above Elliott Bay near Pike Place Market, pairing views over Puget Sound with a seasonal Pacific Northwest menu.
- Float Seattle in South Lake Union: buy one float session and get one free at this flotation therapy center a few blocks from the Space Needle, a good way to unwind after a long travel day.
- Fountain Wine Bar and Lounge: settle in downtown for wine, cocktails and small plates around a restored fountain by noted local artist George Tsutakawa.
Make the Most of Your Hours Ashore
With your bags handled and discounts on your phone, a day before or after your cruise is easy to fill. Browse our guide to things to do in Seattle for ideas, or plan your route around Seattle landmarks like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market.
Prefer a slower pace? Our overview of Seattle neighborhoods helps you pick an area to wander, and our roundup of Seattle parks points you to free green space with water views.
