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Twentieth, level on 36 with four others and last of the five on parking: the $54 valet is off site. Marriott lists "Boston Cruise Port" among the places near the Aloft, and the hotel has the Splash salt-water indoor pool, the W XYZ Bar and Alma Gaucha, a Brazilian steakhouse.
There's an on-site laundry, and two pets up to 50 lb stay for $50 a night.
Marriott gives no distance to the port — nearby, not a number — and breakfast isn't free. You must be 21 to check in.
Have dinner at Alma Gaucha, and take a short cab to Black Falcon in the morning.
Book it if
- Swimmers
- Pet owners
- A steak dinner the night before
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You want breakfast included.
- You want parking at the hotel.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Aloft Seaport publishes.
The Splash salt-water indoor pool, the W XYZ Bar with cocktails, light bites and live music, Alma Gaucha Prime Brazilian Steakhouse and the 24/7 Re:fuel pantry.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott, which lists the cruise port as nearby without a distance. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
"No, Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District does not offer free breakfast"; Re:fuel is a 24/7 grab-and-go.
Marriott lists "Boston Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Element is at 391-395 D Street. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Off-site valet is $54 a day, per Marriott, which also lists the Lot on D 0.1 miles away. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 36 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott, which puts Logan 3.0 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott, which lists the cruise port as nearby without a distance.
Marriott lists "Boston Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Element is at 391-395 D Street.
From BOS without a hotel shuttle
The SL1 Silver Line is free from Logan, per the MBTA; change to the SL2 for Drydock Avenue, about a 10-minute walk from the terminal per Princess. A cab runs on the meter, about $40 per Holland America.
Off-site valet is $54 a day, per Marriott, which also lists the Lot on D 0.1 miles away. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Not stated; off-site valet $54 a day; the Lot on D is 0.1 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott, which lists the cruise port as nearby without a distance.
Marriott lists "Boston Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Element is at 391-395 D Street.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
Flynn Cruiseport BostonBoston has one cruise terminal: Flynn Cruiseport Boston, the old Black Falcon terminal, at 1 Black Falcon Avenue in the Seaport, run by Massport. Every line sails from it. For 2026, check-in and boarding are in “a large tent along the water” while Massport upgrades the terminal, per reprints of Massport’s April 7 release.
Source: southbostononline.comDistance
No mileage statedMarriott lists "Boston Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Element is at 391-395 D Street.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedOff-site valet is $54 a day, per Marriott, which also lists the Lot on D 0.1 miles away. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: marriott.comParking at the cruiseport
About $25 a dayMassport’s cruise parking is the Fargo Lot at 93 Fargo Street, run by SP+ and sold only as a prepaid reservation on Parking.com, with a free courtesy shuttle to the terminal; arrive from 7 a.m. and at least two hours before the ship leaves, per the Parking.com page. Neither that page nor Massport’s own site, which blocks automated reading, shows a daily rate we could read. Third-party guides put the cruiseport lots at about $25 a day, and CruiseHive lists Massport’s Lot D3 at $189 a week.
Source: promo.parking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteThe Splash salt-water indoor pool, the W XYZ Bar with cocktails, light bites and live music, Alma Gaucha Prime Brazilian Steakhouse and the 24/7 Re:fuel pantry.
Breakfast
Not free"No, Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District does not offer free breakfast"; Re:fuel is a 24/7 grab-and-go.
Address
D Street, Seaport District401-403 D Street, Boston, MA 02210
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Aloft Seaport publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct
Parking for your stay
Not stated; off-site valet $54 a day; the Lot on D is 0.1 miles away
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not free: "No, Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District does not offer free breakfast"
Pool
Splash salt-water indoor pool
Pets
Up to two pets, 50 lb, $50 a night.
Food and drink on site
- W XYZ BarCocktails, light bites, live music
- Alma Gaucha Prime Brazilian SteakhouseSteakhouse
- Re:fuel24/7 grab-and-go
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Boston Cruise Portnearby, no distance
- World Trade CenterSilver Line
- Lot on D0.1 miles
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Up to two pets, 50 lb, $50 a night
- Re:Charge fitness center, 24/7
- On-site laundry and valet dry cleaning
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon. Minimum check-in age 21.
- Off-site valet $54 a day; the Lot on D is 0.1 miles away.
- On-site laundry and valet dry cleaning. No EV charging.
- No airport shuttle; Marriott puts Logan 3.0 miles away.
- Wi-Fi complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to the terminal
- Whether you can park while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 27, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Aloft Seaport FAQ
Does Aloft Seaport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott, which lists the cruise port as nearby without a distance.
Does Aloft Seaport have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott, which puts Logan 3.0 miles away.
Can I park at Aloft Seaport while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Off-site valet is $54 a day, per Marriott, which also lists the Lot on D 0.1 miles away. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Aloft Seaport from the cruise terminal?
Marriott lists "Boston Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Element is at 391-395 D Street. In our ranking it's in the “By the cruiseport” band. Boston has one cruise terminal: Flynn Cruiseport Boston, the old Black Falcon terminal, at 1 Black Falcon Avenue in the Seaport, run by Massport. Every line sails from it. For 2026, check-in and boarding are in “a large tent along the water” while Massport upgrades the terminal, per reprints of Massport's April 7 release.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Norwegian puts Logan about 10 minutes from the terminal. A cab runs on the meter, about $40 per Holland America, with a $2.75 toll on the way to the airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Not free: "No, Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District does not offer free breakfast". Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. The Fargo Lot takes vehicles up to 18 feet high and 30 feet long, per its Parking.com page; ADA spaces are by advance request.
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