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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.
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
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
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. The airport guide has the rest.
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's one cruise terminal is Flynn Cruiseport Boston, 1 Black Falcon Avenue; for 2026, check-in is in a tent by the water while it's upgraded.
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 shuttleElement Seaport runs no shuttle you’d need to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you do.
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 Fargo Lot is sold only as a prepaid reservation on Parking.com, with a free shuttle to the terminal; third-party guides put it at about $25 a day. Compare every parking option.
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.
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. Every line sails from it.
Can I check in early or check out late at Element Seaport?
Element Seaport checks in at 3:00 PM and out at noon, per Marriott, with no early, late or bag-storage terms published. Ask when you book.
What time is breakfast at Element Seaport 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.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Element Seaport?
Element Seaport has no EV charging on site, per Marriott, and it publishes no height limit or oversized parking. The port's limits are on the parking page.
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