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Great Hotels Near Cruise Terminals

by Aoife O'Riordan

Apr 15, 2022

© The Edgewater Hotel

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With travel restrictions easing for cruises, experience the ultimate in family travel cruises by staying at one of these great hotels in close proximity to cruising terminals. Located in the United States and internationally, choosing the right hotel near cruise terminals makes all the difference when planning a cruise.

 

RC San Francisco

© The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

 

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Sitting on Nob Hill, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco lies just two miles (or a 17-minute drive) away from the San Francisco Cruise Terminal. Overlooking the city, the hotel provides resort-like amenities for guests wanting to explore the city. The property features 336 luxury suites and guestrooms with downtown or bay views.

 

The Pearle Cable

© Tourism Western Australia

 

The Pearle of Cable Beach, Broome, Australia

This 5-star resort serves as the convenient oasis for guests boarding Coral Expeditions’ Kimberley Cruise, launched this March. Only a 15-minute drive from the cruise terminal, The Pearle of Cable Beach lies on the tropical grounds near Broome’s Cable Beach. Watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean in one of the resort’s exotic pavilion homes inspired by the designs of Southeast Asia. From one- to three-bedroom villas, The Pearle of Cable Beach incorporates exotic gardens throughout the property.

 

The Edgewater

© The Edgewater Hotel

 

The Edgewater, Seattle

Celebrating 60 years this year, The Edgewater not only sits just 2.7 miles from the Port of Seattle’s cruise terminal but also plans to launch a special travel package just for cruisers in the near future. The Edgewater features views across Puget Sound’s Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountain Range.

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