Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule
The Port's schedule records small passenger vessels such as National Geographic Sea Bird at Terminal 3.
Cruise planning
Research Port Angeles, Washington cruise calls before you travel.
Use the timetable to see upcoming cruise ship calls, busy-day signals, ship counts, and port context alongside the guide, map, weather, and readiness tools.
Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
United States
Port code
USCLM
Coordinates
48.118, -123.431
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Port Angeles, Washington
Small cruise ships call at Port Angeles' working Terminal 3 on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, west of the downtown ferry waterfront.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Varies by terminal
Can you explore independently?
After reaching Railroad Avenue, walk City Pier, the Olympic Discovery Trail, and downtown murals rather than attempting a last-minute park drive.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule, Visit Port Angeles – Getting Here and Visit Port Angeles – Visitor Center.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
The Port's vessel schedule records passenger ships at Terminal 3, a deep-water multipurpose pier normally used for cargo.
Getting into town
Terminal 3 is separated from City Pier and Railroad Avenue; follow the ship's controlled exit or transfer toward the downtown Visitor Center.
Port shuttle
No permanent public cruise shuttle is stated; use the vessel's Terminal 3 transfer plan for downtown or Olympic National Park excursions.
Taxi and local transport
Reserve a taxi for Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, or the airport and confirm whether pickup is allowed inside Terminal 3.
Airport and hotel transfers
William R. Fairchild International Airport lies west of town; no official terminal mileage is asserted.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule, Visit Port Angeles – Getting Here and Visit Port Angeles – Visitor Center.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule
Terminal 3 is a working multipurpose pier.
Visit Port Angeles – Getting Here
The official city destination site identifies Port Angeles as the Olympic National Park gateway and describes the Highway 101 and ferry connections.
Visit Port Angeles – Visitor Center
The official Visitor Center is at 121 East Railroad Avenue on the downtown waterfront.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule, Visit Port Angeles – Getting Here and Visit Port Angeles – Visitor Center.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Terminal 3, City Pier, Railroad Avenue Visitor Center, Olympic Discovery Trail, and Olympic National Park frame the call. Terminal 3 is separated from City Pier and Railroad Avenue; follow the ship's controlled exit or transfer toward the downtown Visitor Center.
Long call
7+ hours
Terminal 3, City Pier, Railroad Avenue Visitor Center, Olympic Discovery Trail, and Olympic National Park frame the call. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule, Visit Port Angeles – Getting Here and Visit Port Angeles – Visitor Center.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Terminal 3 is an industrial pier with restricted access; accessible passengers should confirm the gangway-to-transfer path with the ship.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule, Visit Port Angeles – Getting Here and Visit Port Angeles – Visitor Center.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule, Visit Port Angeles – Getting Here and Visit Port Angeles – Visitor Center.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Port Angeles, Washington port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
The Port's vessel schedule records passenger ships at Terminal 3, a deep-water multipurpose pier normally used for cargo.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Terminal 3 is separated from City Pier and Railroad Avenue; follow the ship's controlled exit or transfer toward the downtown Visitor Center.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
No permanent public cruise shuttle is stated; use the vessel's Terminal 3 transfer plan for downtown or Olympic National Park excursions. Reserve a taxi for Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, or the airport and confirm whether pickup is allowed inside Terminal 3.
Can I explore independently?
After reaching Railroad Avenue, walk City Pier, the Olympic Discovery Trail, and downtown murals rather than attempting a last-minute park drive.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
William R. Fairchild International Airport lies west of town; no official terminal mileage is asserted.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from Port of Port Angeles – Ship Schedule, Visit Port Angeles – Getting Here and Visit Port Angeles – Visitor Center.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
3 sources
Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Port Angeles, Washington
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Terminal 3 is separated from City Pier and Railroad Avenue; follow the ship's controlled exit or transfer toward the downtown Visitor Center.
Arrival location reference
Port Angeles, Washington cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Terminal 3
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Angeles, Washington.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Angeles, Washington. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Local landmark
City Pier
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Angeles, Washington.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Angeles, Washington. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Railroad Avenue Visitor Center
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Angeles, Washington.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Angeles, Washington. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Local landmark
Olympic Discovery Trail
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Angeles, Washington.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Angeles, Washington. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Nature and park
Olympic National Park
Choose one part of Olympic National Park that fits your port time.
Read more
Choose one part of Olympic National Park that fits your port time. Hurricane Ridge offers mountain and meadow views, but the outing depends on road access, weather and a confirmed return plan.
For Hurricane Ridge, check the NPS road status before travelling. Closures can occur at any time because of weather; do not assume a seasonal bus is operating on your visit date.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary5 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Arrival
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Departure
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Scheduled window
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1 ship that day
Up to 170 passenger capacity
Return checkpoint unavailable
A departure time has not been published for this ship. Confirm the official all-aboard time onboard before making plans ashore.
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Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
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Shore excursions in Port Angeles, Washington
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Summer meadow and mountain view from Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park — National Park Service / C. Bubar · Public domain