DRIVING DIRECTIONS FOR ALASKA CRUISES AND CRUISETOURS

Note: This information is subject to change without notice.

Check with your cruise line for the most up to date information.

San Francisco Seattle Vancouver   For Anchorage, Alaska Whittier Seward

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Port of San Francisco
The Embarcadero
San Francisco, California 94111
http://www.sfport.com

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From North of San Francisco:

• Take 101 South to San Francisco.
• Exit Lombard Street.
• Take Lombard East about 1-1/2 miles to Van Ness.
• Turn left on Van Ness and proceed 3 blocks to Bay Street.
• Turn right on Bay and proceed approximately 1 mile to the Embarcadero.
• Turn left on the Embarcadero. Pier 35 is immediately to the right of the Embarcadero.

From the East Bay, Bay Bridge:

• Take Fremont Exit (on right side of bridge).
• Proceed 1 block to Mission.
• Turn right on Mission and proceed 4 blocks to the Embarcadero.
• Turn left on the Embarcadero.
• Proceed approximately 1-1/2 miles to Pier 35. Turn right, into Pier 35.

From South of San Francisco:

• Take 280 North (or 101 to the 280/101 Interchange, about 1-1/2 miles north of Candlestick Park, then take 280 North).
• Exit at the end of 280 Freeway at King.
• Continue 3 blocks on King, which turns into the Embarcadero traveling west.
• Proceed approximately 2 miles to Pier 35. Turn right, into Pier 35.

If you arriving the same day as your cruise departs, please schedule your flights to arrive at these airports no later 1:00 pm on the day of departure from San Francisco. If this is not possible, then come in a day prior. For return flights, do not schedule any flights departing earlier than 2:00 pm from San Francisco.

PARKING AT THE PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO

Parking Information and Rates

• Cruise Ship Passengers - $12 to $14/Calendar Day (subject to change)
• Cash Only.
• Covered Garage with Valet Parking
• 55 Francisco Street Garage
• Hours of Operation:
  Monday-Friday , 6am-7am
  Saturday-Sunday , Call for Times
• (Weekend , garage open for cruises only.)

Cruise passengers must check-in with attendant upon arrival, otherwise regular rates will apply. For garage information, please call (415) 398-0208.

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Port of Seattle
2225 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
http://www.portseattle.org

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Sea-Tac International Airport:

• Take I-5 north. Take the Madison exit (also called Convention Place exit).
• Turn left onto Madison. Stay on Madison until you come to the waterfront.
• Turn right on Alaska Way.
• Pier 66 is on the left, just past the skybridge.

From I-5 South:

• Take Exit 167, West Mercer Street/Fairview Avenue.
• Turn right onto Fairview Avenue.
• Take the first left onto Valley Street.
• Stay left, Valley Street merger into Broad Street.
• Continue on Broad Street to Alaskan Way.
• Pier 66 will be on the right.

Seattle International Airport is 30 miles from the Port of Seattle. Approximate travel time is 30 minutes to 1 hour. Taxi service to and from the both cruise terminals is available. Taxi service to the airport ranges from $25 - $40 for the approximate 20 - 30 minute drive.

If you arriving the same day as your cruise departs, please schedule your flights to arrive at these airports no later 1:00 pm on the day of departure from Seattle. If this is not possible, then come in a day prior. For return flights, do not schedule any flights departing earlier than 1:00 pm from Seattle.

PARKING AT THE PORT OF SEATTLE

Parking Fee and Information

• $12.00 per day at Thrifty Parking
  Pier 48, 101 Alaskan Way South
   
• 700 parking spaces are available on-site directly adjacent to the passenger terminal.
   
• RVs and oversize vehicles are also welcome at the new Terminal 30 Cruise Facility.
  Only the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal garage cannot accommodate these vehicles.

Transportation from public parking locations to Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal.

• Puget Sound Dispatch (taxis): (206) 343-4361
• Limo Association of Washington: (800) 652-7007

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Port of Vancouver

Cruises depart from two terminals - Canada Place and Ballantyne Pier

Check with your cruise line to verify what terminal your cruise ship departs from.

1. Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    999 Canada Place Way
    Vancouver, BC V6C2P9

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the South

• Interstate 5 turns into Highway 99 at the Canadian border.
• Drive north on Highway 99 for approximately 30 minutes.
• Highway 99 turns into Oak Street after the Oak Street bridge.
• Follow Oak street north to Park street.
• Turn left on Park street and follow until Granville street.
• Turn right on Granville street.
• Follow Granville street north and go over the Granville street bridge.
• Take the Seymour street exit.
• Follow Seymour street north until Cordova street.
• Turn left on Cordova street.
• Go to Howe street and turn right.
• Canada place is straight ahead.

From the East

• Take exit 26 (Hastings Street) off Highway 1.
• Turn left on Hastings Street and travel West.
• Turn right onto Howe Street.
• Canada Place is two blocks straight ahead.

2. Ballantyne Pier
    North Foot of Heatley Street
    851 Centennial Road
    Vancouver, BC V6C2P9

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
 

From the South

• Interstate 5 turns into Highway 99 at the Canadian border.
• Drive north on Highway 99 for approximately 30 minutes.
• Highway 99 turns into Oak Street after the Oak Street bridge.
• Follow Oak street north to Park street.
• Turn left on Park street and follow until Granville street.
• Turn right on Granville street.
• Follow Granville street north and go over the Granville street bridge.
• Take the Seymour street exit.
• Follow Seymour street north until Cordova street.
• Go to Heatley street and turn left. Follow Heatley street north.
• Go over the overpass and Ballantyne is on the left.

From the East

• Take exit 26 (Hastings Street) off Highway 1.
• Turn left on Hastings Street and travel West.
• Turn right on Heatley Street.
• Follow Heatley Street North, go over overpass and Ballantyne is on left.

The Port of Vancouver is accessible by two airports

• Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
  Distance: 10 miles
  Travel Time: Approx. 25 minutes
  Taxis are available. Vancouver Airport to the pier is approx $20 (Canadian)
   

• Seattle - Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  Distance: 160 Miles
  Travel Time: Approximately 3.5 Hours

Taxis are available from the Vancouver Airport to Canada Place Pier or Ballantyne Pier for approximately $20 pp (Canadian)

One way transfers from Seattle to Canada Place or Ballantyne are available for approximately $41 for adults, $39 for Seniors, $23 for children age 5 - 12 years. Children under 5 are free. Prices subject to change.

If you arriving the same day as your cruise departs, please schedule your flights to arrive at these airports no later 2:00 pm on the day of departure from Vancouver. If this is not possible, then come in a day prior. For return flights, do not schedule any flights departing earlier than 12:00 pm.

If you are arriving in Seattle for your cruise departing from Vancouver, do no arrive any later than 10:00 am. With a 3.5 hour transfer from Seattle to Vancouver, you should plan to budget extra time for flight delays and traffic. It is highly recommend that you fly into Seattle the night before your cruise. When your cruise returns to Vancouver, you should not have a flight departing Seattle any earlier than 2:00 pm and the day of return.

PARKING AT THE PORT OF VANCOUVER

For passengers' convenience short-term parking is provided on-site at Canada Place and short and long-term parking offsite for both Canada Place and Ballantyne.

On-Site Parking Facilities

Canada Place has an on-site two level parking facility operated by Citipark for short-term and long-term parking. For long-term parking, contact Citipark for details in advance of your arrival.

• Citipark (Canada Place)
  Tel: 604.684.2251
  Fax: 604.684.2254
  Toll free: 1.866.856.8080

Off-Site Parking Facilities

Off-site short and long term parking is available for both Canada Place and Ballantyne terminals operated by Cruisepark. For passengers arriving in Vancouver, a complimentary shuttle is provided to Canada Place and Ballantyne terminals from Cruisepark's lot. All Cruisepark customers are requested to go directly to Cruisepark's lot.

For passengers returning from their cruise, a complimentary shuttle bus is provided back to Cruisepark's lot from Canada Place or Ballantyne.

• Cruisepark Alaska Cruise Parking Inc.
  Tel: 604.266.4243
  Fax: 604.266.4519
  Toll free: 1.800.665.0050

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Port of Seward, Alaska
600 Port Avenue
Seward, Alaska 99664
http://www.seward.net/chamber

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Anchorage Airport:

• Take International Airport Road east until you reach Minnesota Drive.
• Turn right on Minnesota Drive and follow the signs to the Seward Highway south.
• Once on the Seward Highway, you will travel approximately 130 miles to Seward.
• Once in Seward, follow the signs to the Alaska Railroad Dock.
• The ship can be seen on your left from the highway as you enter Seward.

From Egan Center:

• From Egan Center (555 West 5th Avenue), you need to head east on 6th Avenue, following the signs for the Seward Highway south (Gambell Street).
• Once on the Seward Highway, you will travel approximately 130 miles to Seward.
• Once in Seward, follow the signs to the Alaska Railroad Dock.
• The ship can be seen on your left from the highway as you enter Seward.

The Port of Seward is approximately 140 Miles from the Anchorage Airport. Driving time is approximately 3 1/2 hours by car or motor coach, or 2 1/2 hours via the Alaska Railroad.

Cruises sailing from Seward

It is recommended that you arrive any later than 2:00 pm in Anchorage on the day of your cruise departure.

Cruises ending in Seward

If you are planning a return flight home from Anchorage the same day your cruise returns, we recommend you book a flight departing Anchorage at 2:00 pm or later.

TRANSPORTATION TO  AND FROM SEWARD

One-way motor coach transportation costs range from $65 - 75 per person depending upon the cruise line. Some cruise lines like Holland America, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity also offer a train option that costs about $99 - $119 per person each way.

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Port of Whittier, Alaska

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Driving from Anchorage to Whittier. Travel at your own pace along the Seward Highway to Whittier. Turn left off the highway at Portage Glacier Road and continue forward to Bear Valley, yielding to the left at the "Y" in the road. To access Whittier, proceed through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest shared rail / vehicle tunnel ( 2.5 miles ) in North America. The one-lane tunnel must be shared by cars and trains traveling in both directions. Follow the signs to Pier.

PLAN YOUR TIME

Caution...when the trains are using this one lane tunnel, traffic is held at both ends to allow the train to pass. Also this tunnel is a one lane tunnel that allows traffic to flow only one direction at a time. It changes in direction every half hour to allow traffic to move in both directions. Be sure to allow extra time to allow for a possible delay from this minor stipulation.

Driving time from Anchorage to Whittier averages around 1 and ½ hours depending upon when you reach the Whittier tunnel entrance. Traffic through the tunnel is limited to one direction and alternates on ½ hour intervals.

Whittier Tunnel Fee is $12.00 for passenger cars, trucks and recreational vehicles 28 feet or less in length.

To Whittier: Cars leave on the half hour, from 5:30am to 10:30pm.

From Whittier: Cars leave on the hour, from 6am to 11pm.

Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tunnel opening.

Give yourself another 20 - 30 minutes to get through the tunnel. The drive is only 10 minutes, but you could be delayed.

Allow a minimum of one hour to drive from Anchorage to Bear Valley, the tunnel terminus.

For early morning cruises  use the 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 tunnel opening into Whittier.

For early afternoon cruises use the 10:30  or 11:30  tunnel openings into Whittier.

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