What’s Included in Every Cruise Terminal Transfer
Every cruise transfer runs on the same standard — whether it’s a 10-mile ride to Portland Terminal 2 or a 175-mile drive to Seattle Pier 91 for an Alaska sailing.
Full Luggage Handling
Your driver loads every suitcase, carry-on, and garment bag at your home or hotel and unloads at the terminal curbside. No wrestling bags through a parking structure.
Flat-Rate Pricing
Portland to Terminal 2 or Portland to Seattle Pier 91 — your rate is quoted flat, locked at booking. No per-mile charges, no toll surcharges, no I-5 traffic penalties.
Flight-Tracked PDX Connections
Flying into PDX the morning of embarkation? We track your flight, meet you at baggage claim, and deliver you directly to the cruise terminal with luggage handled.
Flexible Timing
Most cruise lines open embarkation at 11 AM–1 PM. We time your pickup to arrive at the terminal when boarding opens — or shuttle you to your pre-cruise hotel the night before.
Multi-Passenger Capacity
Traveling with another couple or a family group? The Sprinter seats 14 with full luggage space. One vehicle for the whole group instead of 3 separate rideshares.
Cruise Terminal Transfer Rates
All rates are one-way, private, door-to-dock (1–2 passengers sedan/SUV). Sprinter for groups up to 14. Full luggage handling included. No surge, no toll surcharges.
Cruise Terminal Transportation Services We Provide
One booking covers your full cruise connection — PDX airport arrival, pre-cruise hotel night, embarkation morning terminal transfer, and the return ride home after disembarkation.
Portland Terminal 2 Transfers
Door-to-dock transfers to Terminal 2 on Swan Island for American Cruise Lines, American Queen Voyages, and UnCruise Adventures sailings. Flat rate from any Portland address, luggage handled curbside.
Seattle Cruise Terminal Transfers
Portland to Seattle Pier 91 (Smith Cove) or Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal (Pier 66) for Alaska, Pacific Coast, and repositioning cruises. 175 miles, flat rate, one vehicle, all luggage.
PDX Airport to Cruise Terminal Connections
Flight-tracked PDX pickup at baggage claim, then direct drive to Terminal 2 or your pre-cruise hotel. For Seattle sailings, we connect PDX arrivals to Pier 91 in one trip — no overnight required.
Pre-Cruise Hotel Shuttles
Staying at The Nines, Hilton, or Embassy Suites the night before? We pick up at the hotel lobby on embarkation morning and deliver to the terminal with luggage. Timed to boarding window.
Post-Cruise Disembarkation Transfers
Your ship docks and your driver is waiting at the terminal curbside. Luggage loaded, direct ride to PDX for your flight, your Portland hotel, or your home address.
Shore Excursion Transportation
When cruise ships dock in Portland or Astoria, we provide private shore excursion rides — Multnomah Falls, Willamette Valley wineries, Portland city tours, or Astoria Column and Cannon Beach.
How Your Cruise Terminal Transfer Works
This is where rideshare and rental cars fail cruise passengers — 6 suitcases don’t fit in an Uber trunk, and nobody wants to park a rental car for 10 days. Here’s how we handle it.
Step 1 — Book With Your Cruise Line, Sailing Date & Embarkation Time
Tell us your cruise line, sailing date, embarkation window, and pickup address. We confirm a flat quote timed to when boarding opens — not too early, not rushed.
Step 2 — Your Driver Arrives at Your Door, Loads Every Suitcase
Black sedan, SUV, or Sprinter at your front door. Your driver loads every bag, closes the trunk, and takes the direct route to the terminal. No wrestling luggage through a parking garage.
Step 3 — Curbside Drop-Off at the Terminal, Luggage to the Porter
Your driver drops you at the terminal curbside where cruise line porters stage. Luggage unloaded, you walk straight to check-in. No shuttle bus from a remote lot.
Step 4 — Disembarkation Day — Your Driver Is Waiting When You Walk Off the Ship
On return day, your driver is staged at the terminal curbside. Luggage loaded, direct ride to PDX, your hotel, or home. Book the return when you book the departure — bundled discount.
Cruise Terminal Pickup From Every Portland Neighborhood & Suburb
We pick up from every Portland address for cruise transfers — downtown hotels, suburban homes, and PDX airport. Your door is your departure point.
Downtown Portland Hotels
Most cruise passengers spend a pre-cruise night downtown. We pick up at the hotel lobby on embarkation morning — The Nines, Hilton, Embassy Suites, Sentinel, Hotel deLuxe.
PDX Airport
Arriving at PDX the morning of your cruise? We meet you at baggage claim and drive directly to Terminal 2 or your pre-cruise hotel. Flight-tracked, name-sign, luggage handled.
NE & SE Portland
Inner eastside homes and apartments. Terminal 2 is on Swan Island in North Portland — 15–25 minutes from most NE and SE addresses via I-5 or I-405.
Beaverton, Hillsboro & West Metro
Suburban homes in the Silicon Forest corridor. We pick up at your door and handle the US-26 to I-405 route to Swan Island.
Lake Oswego, Tigard & South Metro
South metro residences via I-5 N or I-205 to I-405. We buffer for Terwilliger curves and I-5 merge traffic.
Vancouver WA & Clark County
Clark County homes heading to Terminal 2. Cross I-5 S or I-205 at no cross-river surcharge. 20–30 minutes to Swan Island.
Salem, Eugene & Southern Oregon
Cruise passengers from Salem ($130–$155), Eugene ($250–$305), or Bend ($350–$400). One flat-rate ride to Terminal 2 or PDX — no bus connections, no rental car return.
PDX Airport Shuttle Service Areas
Oregon
Cruise Terminals, Pre-Cruise Hotels & Shore Excursion Destinations We Serve
We’ve staged at every cruise terminal in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s where your driver drops you off, picks you up, and takes you exploring on port days.
Portland Terminal 2 — Swan Island, Columbia & Snake River Cruise Embarkation
Portland’s cruise terminal on the Willamette River at Swan Island. Home port for American Cruise Lines, American Queen Voyages, and UnCruise Adventures Columbia/Snake River itineraries. Curbside drop-off at the terminal entrance on N Channel Avenue.
Seattle Pier 91 (Smith Cove Cruise Terminal) — Alaska & Pacific Cruise Hub
Seattle’s primary cruise terminal for Alaska sailings with Norwegian, Holland America, Princess, Celebrity, and Royal Caribbean. 175 miles from Portland via I-5 N. We deliver to the Pier 91 curbside and handle all luggage.
Seattle Bell Street Pier (Pier 66) — Smaller Ships & Expedition Cruises
Downtown Seattle waterfront terminal for smaller cruise lines and expedition vessels. Same Portland-to-Seattle flat rate as Pier 91.
Astoria Cruise Dock (Pier 1) — Port-of-Call for Ocean & River Cruises
Astoria’s waterfront pier where ocean cruise ships and river vessels dock during Columbia River itineraries. Shore excursion pickup at the dock for Astoria Column, Fort George Brewery, and Cannon Beach day trips.
Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge — Portland’s #1 Shore Excursion
The most-requested shore excursion when cruise ships dock in Portland. Crown Point Vista House, Latourell Falls, and the 620-foot Multnomah Falls. Half-day from Terminal 2 and back.
Willamette Valley Wineries — Wine Country Shore Excursion
Full-day shore excursion from Terminal 2 to the Dundee Hills — Domaine Drouhin, Ponzi, Sokol Blosser. Tasting, lunch at Red Hills Market, return to the ship before all-aboard.
Portland City Highlights — Pittock Mansion, Rose Garden & Powell’s Books
3–4 hour city tour from Terminal 2. Pittock Mansion views, International Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, and Powell’s City of Books. Back to the ship by afternoon.
Astoria Column & Cannon Beach — Astoria Port-of-Call Excursion
Shore excursion from Astoria dock. Climb the Astoria Column for 360° views, drive to Cannon Beach for Haystack Rock, and return to the ship before sailing.
The Nines Portland — Pre-Cruise Overnight, Downtown
Portland’s premier hotel for pre-cruise stays. We shuttle from The Nines to Terminal 2 on embarkation morning — 10 minutes, luggage handled, timed to boarding.
Hilton Portland Downtown — Pre-Cruise Hotel With Terminal Shuttle
1,200+ room hotel popular with cruise groups. Embarkation morning lobby pickup, luggage loaded, delivered to Terminal 2 curbside.
What Makes Cruise Terminal Transportation Different From a Standard Ride
A cruise transfer isn’t a point-to-point ride — it’s timed to a boarding window, loaded with more luggage than any car service usually handles, and often combined with a flight connection.
6-Suitcase Luggage Capacity
A 10-day cruise means 2–3 large suitcases per person plus carry-ons, garment bags, and a cooler. Our SUV and Sprinter handle what no Uber trunk can fit.
Embarkation Timing
Cruise lines open boarding at specific windows. We time your pickup so you arrive at the terminal when your boarding group is called — no 2-hour wait in a terminal lobby.
Flight-to-Ship Connection
Flying in the morning of embarkation? We track your flight, meet you at baggage claim, and deliver you to Terminal 2 in time for boarding. No hotel night required if timing aligns.
Mobility Assistance
Cruise passengers often travel with mobility aids. Walkers, folding wheelchairs, and portable scooters ride in the cargo area at no extra charge. WAV vehicles available on request.
Our Fleet
Toyota Seinna
Mercedes Metris
Mercedes Sprinter Van
Ford Transit
Cadillac Escalade SUV
Honda Odyssey
Private Cruise Transfer vs. Uber vs. Parking at the Terminal — Embarkation Day Reality
Three ways to get to the cruise terminal with 6 suitcases and a 10-day vacation ahead of you. Two of them start your trip with stress instead of excitement.
Uber to the Cruise Terminal
An Uber XL fits 4 suitcases if you’re lucky. Two cruise passengers with 6 bags need 2 cars, 2 fares, and 2 separate drop-offs. Saturday morning surge adds 30%+ to the fare. Your vacation starts with an app negotiation.
Parking at the Terminal for 10 Days
Terminal parking runs $15–$25/day — that’s $150–$250 for a 10-day cruise. You park in a remote lot, ride a shuttle bus with your luggage, and worry about your car for 10 days. A round-trip cruise transfer costs less and eliminates all of it.
Private Cruise Transfer
Your driver loads every bag at your front door and delivers you to the terminal curbside. On return, your driver is waiting at the dock. Flat rate, round-trip bundled — less than 10 days of parking and infinitely less stressful.