Get used to seeing cruise ships in the neighborhood soon. Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean cruises will depart from the new Terminal 91 Cruise Facility (to the left when you drive up the Magnolia Bridge) starting April 24. The Port of Seattle says the terminal is 90% complete. Here is the schedule for the ships at Pier 91. The map below shows the plan for handling passengers and traffic flow for the cruise ships.
The Port plans to name the new facility Smith Cove Cruise Terminal after Dr. Henry A. Smith, one of the first pioneers to settle in Seattle. Dr. Smith was instrumental in the development of Interbay. The Port also owns and maintains nearby Smith Cove Park.
6 responses so far ↓
1 bev // Jan 23, 2009 at 10:00 am
wow that is going to make for a big traffic mess on 15th.
2 Ann // Jan 23, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Good thing the city reduced the number of lanes on 15th, and added so many confusing signs. It will be so much more fun for the taxis and rental cars.
3 tor // Feb 9, 2009 at 11:32 am
City planning at its best! Well thought out.
Let’s close some more lanes, and let ‘er rip!
15th is already a mess. The taxis from Sea-Tac will LOVE it as they carry the cruise tourists to Pier 91, as the meters keep an rollin’ in all that stop & go traffic!
Hip hip hurrah, for the planners . . .
4 Nancy // Mar 11, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Finally visitors will have a proper arrival location for the cruise ships. The Pier 91 site will give a much better introduction to our city.
With all those tourist dollars coming this summer, I think it will be exciting to see these ships in the neighborhood. A 40 year resident.
5 Galapagos Cruises // Aug 3, 2009 at 12:26 am
WOw, I want to join that cruise and experience a once in a lifetime moment in that ship.
6 Galapagos Cruises // Aug 3, 2009 at 2:26 am
WOw, I want to join that cruise and experience a once in a lifetime moment in that ship.
Leave a Comment (read our comment rules)