Bellingham Cruise Terminal

Set at the end of Harris Avenue in Bellingham's Fairhaven district, the Bellingham Cruise Terminal is a waterfront building best known as the gateway terminal for the Alaska Marine Highway — home to the ferry that travels the Inside Passage to Alaska. Beyond its role as a working terminal, the building's upper level doubles as a distinctive setting for weddings, conferences, community events, and private parties. The centerpiece is the Dome Room, where floor-to-ceiling windows curve into a domed ceiling and frame a spectacular view of Bellingham Bay. Hosts can rent the Dome Room and its adjoining lounge — roughly 3,500 square feet with a projected capacity of 175 to 200 guests — or take over the full 7,500-square-foot upper floor for gatherings of up to 350. Rentals include tables and chairs, a prep kitchen and buffet area, and a complete in-room sound system, with free event parking and additional equipment available upon request.