firstcruiserDB Posted February 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hello! Search isn't working for me, so I need some quick advice. We are staying at the Hampton Inn at SEATAC the night before our Carnival Alaskan cruise. They have a shuttle service to the port that we can sign up for at $25 per person. I've recently found SEATTLE EXPRESS shuttle service that will pick up from that hotel, also. It's only $15 per person. Im just wondering if it's a legitimate service and looking for recent recommendations. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted February 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Not to be confused with Shuttle Express but Seattle Express does seem to have good reviews and have been around 18+ years and started to service the cruise transfer business. They have partner arrangements with many hotels in the SeaTac airport area so are legitimate. Reading between the lines though I would expect many stops at the various hotels for pickups so it might not be real quick and they probably have a set schedule for runs to Pier 91. To the port might be OK but post-cruise to the airport might be better with taxi or Uber - especially if a tight flight. If later flight or staying over post-cruise then getting a round-trip ticket (no discount) would work and is required for drop at airport. They can't pickup at SeaTac so are mostly hotel based heading to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted February 26, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2017 We have used Seattle Express and will use them again in July. We are also staying at the Hampton and have a 10 AM pick up. This shuttle company is excellent and reliable. Matt is the owner and very responsive to his customers. We will also take his shuttle to SeaTac at disembarkation just as we did last year. He has a shuttle running every 15 minutes, whether full or not, going to SeaTac. The fare is $15 per trip pp and you pay at the time of service. I can't recommend this shuttle company highly enough....excellent service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstcruiserDB Posted February 27, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thank you! I so appreciate first hand knowledge and recommendations. The Seattle Express website requires a credit card. Is it possible to pay at the time of service rather than put it on our card now (6 months in advance?) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted February 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2017 First of all, you're very welcome. Secondly, I went in and looked at their (new) website. You are right about the credit card. The price has also gone up and there are now taxes and fees attached. It looks like we reserved at the right time (2-9-2017.) My guess is that Matt was making reservations for a lot of no shows and had to refine the system. I would still use their services as it is such a reliable company and their prices are competitive. What I would want to know is when do they bill your credit card and what is the cancellation policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted February 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just checked website again and the prices have not gone up, but there is a $2 charge added for taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted February 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Seattle Express is a legit business - we used them last May to pick us up at the SeaTac Doubletree and take us to Pier 91. Good service, I would use them again. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted February 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2017 To each their own, but we would book a town car.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted February 27, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2017 To each their own, but we would book a town car.:) The OP specifically asked about "SEATTLE EXPRESS shuttle service." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted February 27, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Not everyone has a town car budget. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ransrider Posted February 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Seattle Express is a legit business - we used them last May to pick us up at the SeaTac Doubletree and take us to Pier 91. Good service, I would use them again. Roz Hi Roz, We are staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton-Seattle Airport and looks like you also stayed here. Would you stay again? Thanks also for your advice on Seattle Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted February 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I've stayed at the Doubletree 3-4 times. They have an airport shuttle that runs every 20 minutes, except for a few hours during the night. Even then, if you call they'll pick you up. The hotel has a nice breakfast buffet (not included) as well as a restaurant and bar - decent food. There's also a Starbuck's and a nightclub on the top floor. There are a couple of places to eat within walking distance. For breakfast I usually walk a block to Dave's Diner, and there's a good Thai restaurant and bbq place across the street. Also a liquor store with a limited but adequate selection, if you don't need high end liquors and wines. There are a lot of flight crews that stay at the Doubletree. I've met several when I've taken the 4:20 am :eek: or 4:40 am shuttle back over to SeaTac. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ransrider Posted March 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thanks Roz. This is some great information to add to my EOS cruising notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted March 1, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 1, 2017 There is a nice restaurant across the street from the DT called Sharp's Roasthouse. Very good food, ambiance and a nice Happy hour. We always stay at the Hampton Inn and walk over to Sharp's. https://www.sharpsroasthouse.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeko1 Posted March 4, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 4, 2017 shuttle express also does town cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted March 4, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hi Roz, We are staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton-Seattle Airport and looks like you also stayed here. Would you stay again? Thanks also for your advice on Seattle Express. I'm not Roz, but we stayed there last year after our Alaskan cruise. We were very happy with the hotel. There was a problem with our original room, and they reacted quickly and upgraded our room as a result. It's a very large hotel so it's a long walk to the lobby, but the room was large, clean and well decorated. We ate in the restaurant which has a very limited menu, but the food and service were both very good. We'd definitely stay there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aVacation4me Posted June 26, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Not to be confused with Shuttle Express but Seattle Express does seem to have good reviews and have been around 18+ years and started to service the cruise transfer business. They have partner arrangements with many hotels in the SeaTac airport area so are legitimate. Reading between the lines though I would expect many stops at the various hotels for pickups so it might not be real quick and they probably have a set schedule for runs to Pier 91. To the port might be OK but post-cruise to the airport might be better with taxi or Uber - especially if a tight flight. If later flight or staying over post-cruise then getting a round-trip ticket (no discount) would work and is required for drop at airport. They can't pickup at SeaTac so are mostly hotel based heading to the ship. I saw this and decided it was time to book my shuttle from hotel to Pier 91, it's the last thing I need to book. I went to Seattle Express and saw they have an agreement with the hotel I booked (unlike Shuttle Express). Take off $5 with Early Bird discount, it's $13.99pp, so I was ready to confirm it. But, you have to check that you agree with not only their 'Terms & Conditions' but ZOZI 'Terms & Conditions' as well - all 9 pages. Has anyone else had difficulty just saying 'OK, sure' Seattle Express/ZOZI, or did you have 2nd thoughts like me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted June 27, 2017 #18 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I'm not Roz, but we stayed there last year after our Alaskan cruise. We were very happy with the hotel. There was a problem with our original room, and they reacted quickly and upgraded our room as a result. It's a very large hotel so it's a long walk to the lobby, but the room was large, clean and well decorated. We ate in the restaurant which has a very limited menu, but the food and service were both very good. We'd definitely stay there again. I concur with everything Fritz said. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted June 27, 2017 #19 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I saw this and decided it was time to book my shuttle from hotel to Pier 91, it's the last thing I need to book. I went to Seattle Express and saw they have an agreement with the hotel I booked (unlike Shuttle Express). Take off $5 with Early Bird discount, it's $13.99pp, so I was ready to confirm it. But, you have to check that you agree with not only their 'Terms & Conditions' but ZOZI 'Terms & Conditions' as well - all 9 pages. Has anyone else had difficulty just saying 'OK, sure' Seattle Express/ZOZI, or did you have 2nd thoughts like me? It's a shuttle service, don't worry about it. It's not like you're committing to mortgaging a house for 30 years. ;p Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted June 30, 2017 #20 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I concur with everything Fritz said. Roz One other thing that is nice about the DoubleTree is that Princess uses that hotel for some of their pre-cruise lodging. That means that if you have signed up for the Princess Shuttle from the airport to the pier, that you may be able to save going from the hotel back to the airport to catch the shuttle to the pier. It depends on how many people are being lodged at the DoubleTree on that particular day. The Princess people usually show up at the hotel about 7am and you can check in with them to see if they can accommodate you. Saves toting your bags onto a shuttle to the a/p and then off again if they can. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aVacation4me Posted June 30, 2017 #21 Share Posted June 30, 2017 It's a shuttle service, don't worry about it. It's not like you're committing to mortgaging a house for 30 years. ;p Roz I was referring to their 9 pages of terms and conditions, where it read like they were not only going to own my personal info, but share it. Now that you mention it, it read like my last mortgage...however, I did book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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