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.
2010 SCHEDULED LOCKS CRUISE DEPARTURES
January 1- March 12, 2010
Daily: 1:00pm
Sales tax is additional.
Adults
$30.73 Value Season
$36.93 (March 13-Sept 7, Peak Season)
Children (ages 5-12)
$10.55 (January 1- March 12)
$11.47 (March 13-Sept 7, Peak Season)
Southbound on I-5
Take the James St. exit. Take your first right on Columbia and proceed down the hill to the waterfront. Turn right on Alaskan Way; Pier 56 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; Pier 56 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. Proceed through the light and take a left at the stop sign onto Elliott Ave. Follow Elliott past Pike Place Market, Elliott turns into Western Ave. Take a right onto University. Then take a left onto Alaskan Way, Pier 56 will be on your right.
Northbound on 99
Take the Seneca St. exit, turn right on 1st Avenue, turn right on Madison, turn right on Alaskan Way; Pier 56 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.
Ticketing
Visit the Argosy Visitor Center at Pier 56 for ticket sales, will call, boarding gifts and merchandise.
Map
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The Goodtime III has a fully enclosed main deck. The upper deck is partially enclosed. A maximum of 150 guests for a reception or 80 guests for table seating. This boat offers a full-service bar on the main deck. This vessel is moored at Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront. This is generally the boat used for our Locks Cruises, but is subject to change.
Note: Boat shown is not always the boat operating the tour.
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