Seattle Harbor Cruise

Overview

Get acquainted with Seattle's historic waterfront from the water side of the wharf on this fully narrated cruise of Elliott Bay and Seattle Harbor. This cruise follows the shoreline and provides up-close views of the piers, ports and area attractions. There are plenty of interesting features around the bay: the Port of Seattle (one of the busiest ports in the United States), Colman Dock (the main dock of the largest ferry system in the US), and Pier 90 (home of the region's cruise ship business), Alki Beach (major local summertime hangout), the Space Needle, the famous Hotel Edgewater, the Great Wheel and the Seattle Aquarium. Last but not least, enjoy tremendous views of the natural beauty that surrounds Seattle. The majestic Olympic Mountains lie to the west, solitary Mount Rainier to the southeast, and the inviting Cascade Range to the east.

City: Seattle

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $38.59

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $38.59

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What's Included

One hour narrated boat tour of Elliott Bay

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
All vessels have bathrooms
Wheelchair accessible. PLEASE CALL in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - with boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to the tour time for final dock/crew safety checks
Boat departs dock promptly at schedule tour time
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Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Masks are optional

What To Expect

Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront

Begin your cruise from Seattle's historic and lively central waterfront

Seattle Great Wheel

Water views of the Seattle Great Wheel

Seattle Aquarium

Pass by the Seattle Aquarium and learn about the sea life off our shores

Myrtle Edwards Park

View some of Seattle's downtown green spaces, Olympic Sculpture Park and Myrtle Edwards Park

Space Needle

Take photos from our unobstructed view of Seattle's famous Space Needle

Olympic Mountain Range

Enjoy views of the beautiful Olympic Mountain Range across the water from Seattle.

Mount Rainier

Weather permitting, catch a glimpse of this 14,410 ft tall volcano that sits just 60 miles southeast of Seattle

Alki Beach

View West Seattle and Alki Beach from the water and learn about the area's importance to early white settlement in the region

T-Mobile Park

See the field that is home to the Seattle Mariners (MLB)

Smith Tower Visitor Experience

Water views of Smith Tower and Seattle Skyline

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (937)

Britney D

Apr 2019

We really enjoyed the Seattle Harbor Cruise. I usually get sea sick on any kind of water vessel, but I did not get sick on this cruise. Also, Shannon, who was our tour guide of sorts, was very great. He was very knowledgeable about Seattle and was very entertaining on the Mic. The cruise offered a drink Bar (with alcohol) and food, for purchase, which my husband really loved. There are enclosed decks if you don't want wind or rain on you. We sat on the top deck, however, because it was a beautiful day and it was amazing. Recommended for adults and kids, as you get to be out on the water and you get to see amazing views of the city of Seattle, the Space Needle, The Skyview tower, and the Mariners and Seahawks stadiums.

sprulyph

Apr 2019

With limited sightseeing time included in my business-related visit to Seattle, this was a perfect bang-for-the-buck, not just dollar-wise, but in terms of packing the most in to a limited time. One hour doesn't seem like a lot of time but this trip packs an amazing amount into that time, the ship covers a surprising amount of distance north and south from its departure point in that time. Having a great guide (ours was Spencer, who was outstanding) helps, as you learn a lot about Seattle (past & present) during the tour. As a port city, so much of Seattle's identity comes from that relationship with the water, and seeing both the downtown areas, the mountains, the industrial areas of the port, the stadium areas, etc., from the water just gives you a more complete understanding of the city. I learned a lot, and it's just a beautiful trip. Make sure you sit outside, even if that means you need to bundle up. Get your tickets ahead of time and arrive early to make sure you are near the front of the line when they board the boat, so you get more choice of seats.

T G

Apr 2019

First time riding the Seattle Harbor Cruise after a few people suggested it to me. We did the 1 hour trip. It was a great first time experience. Guide is very knowledgeable. It was neat to be able to move around the boat during the trip to get different views of the area. Also, they had yummy drinks so it was nice to enjoy one of those as well.