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Seattle Cruise Embarkation Guide | Pier 91 Boarding for Your Alaska Cruise

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AlaskaFrom SeattleOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

So, make sure you have your passport out with the picture showing. This section here is to just check your passport.

But it went through very smoothly. The line moved pretty quickly. They only held us up at one point on the escalators.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Have your passport out with the picture showing to speed up the check-in process.
Consider taking the train from the airport to save money, though it requires an additional Uber ride.
Be prepared for security to require belts, jackets, and everything out of your pockets.

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Transportation costs and logisticsTaking the train to Westlake Station and then an Uber can save about $50 compared to a direct ride.
Navigating the terminalLook for the specific cruise line check-in area (e.g., Princess vs. Holland America) as they are side-by-side.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pier 91?
QWhat is the embarkation process like at Seattle Pier 91?
QHow much does transportation from the airport to the cruise port cost?

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Cruising to Alaska from Seattle and wondering what embarkation day at Pier 91 is really like? In this video, we take you through our full Seattle cruise embarkation experience, from arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and getting transportation to Pier 91, to finding the correct cruise-line check-in area, security, passport checks, receiving our medallions, and finally boarding the ship. We had previously disembarked at Seattle’s Pier 91 a few times, but this was our first time embarking here — and there was definitely a learning curve. With multiple cruise lines using the terminal, plenty of people, luggage, lines, and signage, it can feel like organized chaos at first. Whether this is your first Alaska cruise or you have sailed from Seattle before, we hope this gives you a better idea of what to expect on embarkation day at Pier 91. Thank you for coming along on our journey! ❤️ Love Traveling with Us? Your Support Helps Keep Hubbard’s Journey Going! 👇👇 We are not paid by the cruise lines, hotels, tour companies, restaurants, or destinations we feature in our videos. We make these videos for you — fellow travelers, cruisers, and anyone trying to plan smarter, save money, avoid surprises, and have a little fun along the way. If our videos have helped you plan a trip, choose a cabin, explore a port, understand a cruise ship, or simply enjoy the journey with us, we would truly appreciate your support. ❤️ 👇 Join our YouTube Membership — only $4.99/month: https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney/join 👇 Buy Us A Coffee — or a drink! buymeacoffee.com/hubbardsjourney ❤️ Every bit of your support helps us keep creating honest travel videos and sharing real experiences with you. 🌍🚢 Shop Our Amazon Favorites: Thank you for supporting us by purchasing Amazon products we promote and use. ✅HUBBARDS JOURNEY Storefront: https://amzn.to/3NOggCA ✅CRUISE ESSENTIALS - Pack Like a Pro: https://amzn.to/4hs473P As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. Thank you again for your support and coming along on our journey. Thank you for coming along on our journey. ✅ 🥰 Love watching us? A quick thumbs 👍 up or a “Thanks” ❤️Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more tours, more tips and of course more fun with Hubbard’s Journey! 🎬 If you'd like to see more of our travel videos, we've got lots more Playlists & Videos based on Destinations, or Cruise lines. In addition, we have Cruise Cabin Reviews, Full Cruise Ship Deck Tours, and lots more fun on and off the ship with Hubbard's Journey! And, as always... Thanks for coming along on our journey! All the best, Michael & Andrea Watch other videos by Cruiseline Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZG_7kbyU_5T5ZkVp7k3jbmH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZFbf0kmvnmcVOnupiriYtNL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZHgPoHaAWEsQ8mpPVmi9UVv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZEqZ43WkMIzZt-VeQPTrPCH Ship Tours & Cabin Review Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZFDyZ_0DVzjjI6RekDcekIK https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZEMGMt8z8OfZij--_o5-iAl Try watching videos by country from Our Destination Playlist: https://youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney?si=7LydqyCZGFLCT-05 Follow our Facebook PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/HubbardsJourney Join our Facebook GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hubbardsjourneycrew #starprincess #Pier91 #SeattleCruiseTerminal #AlaskaCruise #CruiseEmbarkation #PrincessCruises #EmbarkationDay #CruiseTips #SeattleCruisePort #CruiseTravel #HubbardsJourney #hollandamerica #carnivalcruise