sdca Posted June 30, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2009 We will be taking a shuttle from the hotel to the Pier and need to know how much walking is involved. Does the shuttle drop you off right at the cruise terminal? Or must you walk any distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted June 30, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2009 We will be taking a shuttle from the hotel to the Pier and need to know how much walking is involved.Does the shuttle drop you off right at the cruise terminal? Or must you walk any distance? You could call your hotel and find out the specifics, but in my three visits to Pier 91 so far this season, it appeared to me that shuttles, taxis, limos, and buses drop their passengers off directly in front of the terminal. If you or anyone in your party has mobility issues, then certainly you can request drop-off wherever works best for you. There are elevators to the second floor check-in area, and a line dedicated to those passengers needing extra assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorgirlseattle Posted June 30, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2009 We had our cab drop of us off as soon as he could, opting to walk vs lingering in the vehicle line and racking up the meter charges. We walked about a ship's length or less to get to the terminal. Vehicles doing drop-offs must pass the terminal doors before they can head out again, but the traffic can move slowly. It's up to you whether you want to stay on for a closer drop-off, or get out when you can and walk the distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted June 30, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Thank you for the info. We will be taking an AW Town Car suv with a flat charge of $75.00 from our hotel to the pier. With mom in a folding wheel chair, I think we will wait until we get close to the terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodomojo Posted June 30, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 30, 2009 If you don't have to, don't show up before 11am to 11:30AM. Anytime before that the entire area is like a zoo. This is from someone just get off the ship two days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik953 Posted July 2, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2009 If you don't have to, don't show up before 11am to 11:30AM. Anytime before that the entire area is like a zoo. This is from someone just get off the ship two days ago. Were you on the Westerdam? If so, I love that ship. Did you have a good room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana White Posted July 2, 2009 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2009 We were on the Westerdam and it was fabulous. It was a 5th cruise to Alaska and our 15th cruise overall. It ranks among the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana White Posted July 2, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2009 We were on the Westerdam and it was fabulous. It was a 5th cruise to Alaska and our 15th cruise overall. It ranks among the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo57 Posted July 4, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Hopefully these pictures will give you a good idea of the setup. You can see the line of cabs/shuttles on the left of the picture (which is the far right lane of traffic coming into the pier). They drop you off where you see the yellow cab at the stop sign, you walk through that yellow breezeway on the right, and into the terminal building. We sailed on the 21st, arriving at the pier shortly before noon, and it was a breeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kween Karen Posted July 4, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Are there carts available at the drop off point to help you get your luggage where it needs to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo57 Posted July 4, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Are there carts available at the drop off point to help you get your luggage where it needs to go? The minute we jumped out of our towncar, a porter appeared with a cart, loaded our luggage, and took us right to the front entrance of the terminal. I'm not sure if there were carts available for just anyone to use, but there were plenty of porters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kween Karen Posted July 4, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks. That is very good to know because in addition to my luggage I plan on bringing some cases of soda or the like. Couldn't imagine how I was going to handle all that by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo57 Posted July 4, 2009 #13 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks. That is very good to know because in addition to my luggage I plan on bringing some cases of soda or the like. Couldn't imagine how I was going to handle all that by myself. You'll be well taken care of! And wow...what a great cruise you're embarking on! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddySteve Posted July 8, 2009 #14 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hopefully these pictures will give you a good idea of the setup. You can see the line of cabs/shuttles on the left of the picture (which is the far right lane of traffic coming into the pier). They drop you off where you see the yellow cab at the stop sign, you walk through that yellow breezeway on the right, and into the terminal building. We sailed on the 21st, arriving at the pier shortly before noon, and it was a breeze! Thanks for the great pics of Pier 91.....very helpful. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kween Karen Posted July 8, 2009 #15 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Did you tip this porter and, if so, how much? I am never sure what is part of the expected services and what isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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