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.