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Seventh, level on 46 with the Residence Inn and behind it on parking: the Element's valet is off site, at $54 a day. Marriott names the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal among the places near the Element, and the hotel has a free breakfast buffet, a full kitchen in every suite and a salt-water indoor pool.
There's an on-site laundry and a free fitness center.
Marriott gives no distance to the terminal — near, not how near — and there's no shuttle. You must be 21 to check in.
Eat breakfast, and take a short cab to Black Falcon.
Book it if
- Families who want a kitchen and breakfast
- Swimmers
- Dog owners, up to 60 lb
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You want a restaurant or bar in the hotel.
- You want parking at the hotel.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Element Seaport publishes.
A salt-water indoor pool, a full kitchen in every suite and the free Motion fitness center; Rise serves the breakfast buffet and grab-and-go, and Marriott lists no restaurant or bar.
Marriott names the cruise terminal as nearby but gives no distance and lists no shuttle, so we don't score a walk. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
A free buffet at Rise with a Chobani yogurt station, 6:30 to 10 AM weekdays and 7 to 11 AM weekends, per Marriott.
Marriott names the "Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Flynn Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Aloft is at 401-403 D Street. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
No self-parking on site; off-site valet is $54 a day, per Marriott. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 46 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 3.5 miles away.
Marriott names the cruise terminal as nearby but gives no distance and lists no shuttle, so we don't score a walk.
Marriott names the "Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Flynn Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Aloft is at 401-403 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.
No self-parking on site; off-site valet is $54 a day, per Marriott. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: None on site; off-site valet $54 a day.
Marriott names the cruise terminal as nearby but gives no distance and lists no shuttle, so we don't score a walk.
Marriott names the "Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Flynn Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Aloft is at 401-403 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 names the "Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Flynn Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Aloft is at 401-403 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 unconfirmedNo self-parking on site; off-site valet is $54 a day, per Marriott. 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 · KitchenA salt-water indoor pool, a full kitchen in every suite and the free Motion fitness center; Rise serves the breakfast buffet and grab-and-go, and Marriott lists no restaurant or bar.
Breakfast
FreeA free buffet at Rise with a Chobani yogurt station, 6:30 to 10 AM weekdays and 7 to 11 AM weekends, per Marriott.
Address
D Street, Seaport District391-395 D Street, Boston, MA 02210
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Element 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
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct
Parking for your stay
None on site; off-site valet $54 a day
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free buffet at Rise, with a Chobani yogurt station; Mon–Fri 6:30–10:00 AM, Sat–Sun 7:00–11:00 AM
Pool
Salt-water indoor pool
Pets
Two dogs up to 60 lb, $50 a night, non-refundable.
Sail morning, on the clock
From the hotel’s published hours. Your cruise documents set your check-in window at the terminal.
Food and drink on site
- RiseComplimentary breakfast buffet and grab-and-go
Rooms
Studios and suites, each with a full kitchen.
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
- Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Flynn Cruise Portnearby, no distance
- World Trade CenterSilver Line
- South Stationlisted by Marriott
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Two dogs up to 60 lb, $50 a night, non-refundable
- Motion fitness center, complimentary
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon. Minimum check-in age 21.
- No self-parking on site; off-site valet $54 a day.
- On-site laundry. No EV charging.
- No airport shuttle; Marriott puts Logan 3.5 miles away.
- Wi-Fi free 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.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up in the Seaport, a walk or a short ride from the terminal.
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Element Seaport FAQ
Does Element Seaport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott names the cruise terminal as nearby but gives no distance and lists no shuttle, so we don't score a walk.
Does Element Seaport have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott, which puts Logan 3.5 miles away.
Can I park at Element Seaport while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. No self-parking on site; off-site valet is $54 a day, per Marriott. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Element Seaport from the cruise terminal?
Marriott names the "Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Flynn Cruise Port" among the places near the hotel, without a distance. The Aloft is at 401-403 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?
Free buffet at Rise, with a Chobani yogurt station; Mon–Fri 6:30–10:00 AM, Sat–Sun 7:00–11:00 AM. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
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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