Seattle Locks Cruise in Seattle booking from $54.02

Seattle Locks Cruise

Overview

This one-way cruise starts & ends at 2 different central Seattle locations. Choose to depart from Pier 54 or from AGC Marina on Lake Union. This local favorite offers an opportunity to explore both Lake Union & downtown Seattle. Situated in the heart of Seattle, Lake Union is home to famous floating home communities seen in the classic movie Sleepless in Seattle. See seaplanes taking off & landing on a regular basis, commercial docks with vessels from the hit TV show Deadliest Catch. Pass under the Fremont Bridge, the most frequently opened drawbridge in the USA, and cruise past many of Seattle’s historic neighborhoods. On your way from the freshwater of Lake Union to the saltwater of the Puget Sound, pass through the Ballard Locks. These locks raise & lower vessels an average of 20 feet between Lake Union and sea level. Once in Puget Sound, take in the views: Seattle's unique skyline, the Olympic Mountains and Mt Rainier, and large ferry boats taking passengers to and from the city.

City: Seattle

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Live commentary on board

2 hour narrated boat tour through the Ballard Locks

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Seattle
North of downtown, south of Fremont,

Upon arrival - Please check in at the Argosy Cruises Ticket Booth or Reservation Center to receive your QR coded boarding pass. With your boarding pass, you may then cue up to board the tour.

Should you need assistance boarding or ADA wheelchair access,please call our Reservation Center at 206 623-1445 a minimum of 48 hours advance so that our team can arrange for crew to greet and assist you at the docks and boarding the vessel.

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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
TWO DEPARTURE OPTIONS - This is a one-way tour that starts & ends at two different central Seattle marinas. Choose to depart from Pier 54 on the waterfront or from AGC Marina on Lake Union. The departure location is noted in the subtitle of the tour. If unsure - please call Argosy Cruises
Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
All vessels have bathrooms
Wheelchair accessible. PLEASE CALL in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - Boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
Gates close 5 minutes prior to tour departure time for boat preparation and safety checks
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Masks are optional

What To Expect

Lake Union

Begin OR end (depending on your tour direction - check your ticket) your cruise on the bustling southern end of this lake in the heart of the city

Gas Works Park

Witness the decommissioned coal gasification plant that became one of Seattle's favorite parks

Ship Canal Trail

Cruise down the Lake Washington Ship Canal and peek at several of Seattle's historic neighborhoods

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

Experience your vessel being lowered an average of 20 ft (6m) from the freshwater level of Lake Union to the saltwater level of Puget Sound in this 100+ year old locking system

Discovery Park

Learn the history of Seattle's largest park and enjoy the photo opportunities of West Point Lighthouse on its beaches

Space Needle

Enjoy unobstructed views of the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline from the water

Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront

End OR begin (depending on your tour direction - check your ticket) at Seattle's central waterfront, a short walk from the Seattle Aquarium, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Art Museum

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Aaron R

Nov 2022

Great excursions around the city. The tour guide was very informative without being too chatty. Great to see the city from the water!

Janie_K

Nov 2022

Our 13 year old grandson loved the visual and scientific experience of going through the locks. A great trip

Karissa O

Nov 2022

Awesome views of Seattle and amazing commentary of the history of significant times/landmarks of the area! Our guide for the tour was amazing! Highly recommend this tour!

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Seattle Locks Cruise

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