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 Argosy Cruises - RealVideo

Since 1963, locals and visitors alike have enjoyed the 2-1/2 hour Locks Tour. The cruise connects the salt water of Puget Sound and the fresh water of Lake Union via the Hiram Chittenden Locks. Enjoy live narration of Seattle's history, while viewing the historic waterfront. View the spectacular city skyline one of the world's largest shipping terminals, the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges and the "Sleepless in Seattle" houseboat community. The overland loop is connected via Gray Line of Seattle motor coach. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board.

No cruises on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Reservations recommended; walk-ups always welcome.

Special Locks Tour and Luncheon!

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008, 11:30am-2pm
Royal Argosy, Pier 56, Seattle Waterfront

Come join us for a spectacular 3-course seated-served luncheon (ordered from a menu) aboard the Royal Argosy while enjoying a fully narrated cruise through the Ballard Locks!

Rate: $36.20 pp (Tax & pre-paid service charge additional at time of booking).

Please Note

All bookings by phone, on-line or in person are final and non-refundable.

2008 Departures

January 1 - March 21, 2008

Daily: 1:00pm

March 22 - June 6, 2008

Daily: 12:30pm, 3:30pm

June 7 - September 1, 2008

Daily: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm

September 2 - October 19, 2008

Daily: 12:00pm, 3:30pm

october 20 - December 31, 2008

Daily: 1:00pm

2008 Prices

Tax and variable fuel surcharge fee are additional.

Adults

$29.84 (Jan-Mar; Oct-Dec)
$35.81 (Apr-Sept)

Children (ages 5-12)

$10.11 (Jan-Mar; Oct-Dec)
$11.94 (Apr-Sept)

Directions To Pier 56

The Pier 56 Argosy Visitor Center is located on Alaskan Way and University St.; it is the yellow pier.

Southbound On I-5

Take the James St. exit. Take the first right on Columbia and follow down the hill to Alaskan Way. Turn right on Alaskan Way; the pier will be on your left.

Northbound on I-5

Take the Madison St. exit. Turn left on Madison and continue down the hill to Alaskan Way. Turn right on Alaskan Way, the pier will be on your left.

Southbound on 99

As you approach downtown you will go through a tunnel. Take the first exit on the right as soon as the tunnel ends. This exit is marked with a green sign that says "Exit." This is the Western Ave. Exit. Go straight through the light and take a left at the stop sign onto Elliott Ave. Elliott turns into Western Ave. Take a right onto Madison. Turn right on Alaskan Way; the pier will be on your left.

Northbound on 99

Take the Seneca St. exit, turn right on 1st Ave., turn right on Madison, and turn right on Alaskan Way; the pier will be on your left.

Parking

There is no designated Argosy parking. Meter parking under the Alaskan Way viaduct/99 is good for two hours. There are many pay lots are in the area.

Map

Download a printable map in Acrobat format.