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 10 Nov

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Starting at $38.59

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Sun 10 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)

Leanne M

Aug 2018

We were really looking forward to the Harbour cruise after reading some of the reviews, but left disappointed. We booked online directly and so on arrival it was clearly explained where we needed to wait. We boarded on time, and avoided having our photo taken as we had no intention of buying one at the end. Unbeknown to us, and many others, we sat on the wrong side of the boat. All of the commentary, and sights, are on one side, which we couldn’t see. It wasn’t acknowledged that we couldn’t, no one came to our side of the boat at all. The girl doing the commentary seemed pleasant but did not know her facts, there was no humour and it was all rather awkward. So many ummms and ‘way back when’ - I felt a bit sorry for her. She was obviously new and unsure of herself/her role. She should have had more support. The captain seemed nice, eating his lunch along the way and seemed engaging when he spoke which made the girl doing the commentary seem even worse. We wouldn’t do this cruise again although if we did then we would know where to sit to actually enjoy it. It was nice to be out in the harbour, and we did get some nice views of the skyline at points.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Leanne. We're sorry to hear you left disappointed, but we appreciate the feedback immensely as it helps us grow and improve. If you'd like to share more of your experience, we would be happy to discuss it with you. Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] or 206.623.1445. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.

Elaine B

Aug 2018

I am glad I got the chance to do the cruise. It was lovely to see the city from the water and also get all the information from the pilot of the boat. She was extremely enthusiastic and the views were spectacular. This is a must

NorthernNJDad

Aug 2018

We really enjoyed the harbor tour. Not to short and not too long. (1 hr?) It gave a big-picture perspective to all we had seen walking around Seattle. The tour guide was very entertaining with all her stories, facts, and anecdotes about the sights she was describing. It was a very hot day so we planned the tour mid-day to get a break from the heat. The cool breeze off of the water made the trip perfect!