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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.
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!
All bookings by phone, on-line or in person are final and non-refundable.
Daily: 1:00pm
Daily: 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Daily: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Daily: 12:00pm, 3:30pm
Daily: 1:00pm
Tax and variable fuel surcharge fee are additional.
$29.84 (Jan-Mar; Oct-Dec)
$35.81 (Apr-Sept)
$10.11 (Jan-Mar; Oct-Dec)
$11.94 (Apr-Sept)
The Pier 56 Argosy Visitor Center is located on Alaskan Way and University St.; it is the yellow pier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Download a printable map in Acrobat format.
