Directions to the Royal Argosy
The Royal Argosy is docked at Pier 56 in Seattle. During the majority of the year it will leave from this dock. However, during December and occasionally during other times in the year, the Royal Argosy may leave from alternate docks. Please check your reservations to ensure the correct eparture point.
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
A limited amount of valet parking is available every evening after 6 p.m. The valet is located at on Alaskan Way in front of Pier 56. Public parking lots, which charge a fee, are available close to Pier 56. Parking under the Alaskan Way viaduct/99 is good for four hours and numerous pay lots are in the area.
Wondering where to park on Seattle’s Waterfront?
Visit www.downtownseattle.com to locate a $3/hour space near your destination!
Ticketing
Visit the Argosy Visitor Center at Pier 56 for ticket sales, will call, boarding gifts and merchandise.
Map
Download a printable map in Acrobat format.
1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 55/56 Seattle, WA 98101
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 for Piers 55/56
Public parking lots, which charge a fee, are available close to Pier 56. Meter parking under the Alaskan Way viaduct/99 is good for four hours and numerous pay lots are in the area.
Wondering where to park on Seattle’s Waterfront?
Visit www.downtownseattle.com to locate a $3/hour space near your destination!
1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
Google Map to Kirkland City Dock
520 Eastbound
Take the Lake Washington Blvd. exit. Follow the off-ramp and stay left. Continue veering left on Lake Washington Blvd. along the waterfront to the intersection of Lake Washington Blvd. and Kirkland Ave. The ticket booth and dock are located to your left at the end of Kirkland Ave. To park, take a right on Kirkland Ave., go to 3rd Ave. and pull into the Peter Kirk Municipal Library garage on your left, where there is ample free parking. Kirkland Map
520 Westbound
Take the 108th Ave. NE exit. Turn right at the stop sign (onto 108th). Turn left on Northrup Way. Turn right onto Lake Washington Blvd. and continue veering left on Lake Washington Blvd. along the waterfront to the intersection of Lake Washington Blvd. and Kirkland Ave. The ticket booth and dock are located to your left at the end of Kirkland Ave. To park, take a right on Kirkland Ave., go to 3rd Ave. and pull into the Peter Kirk Municipal Library garage on your left, where there is ample free parking. Kirkland Map
405 Northbound or Southbound
Take exit 18 (JCT 908) westbound. Follow into downtown Kirkland. Turn left on Lake Washington Blvd. and proceed one block to the intersection of Lake Washington Blvd. and Kirkland Ave. The Argosy ticket booth and dock are located to your right at the end of Kirkland Ave. To park, take a left on Kirkland Avenue, go to 3rd Ave and pull into the Peter Kirk Municipal Library garage on the left, where there is ample free parking. Kirkland Map
3240 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
520 Eastbound
Take the Lake Washington Blvd. exit. Follow the off ramp and stay left. Continue north on Lake Washington Blvd., take a left onto Lake View Dr. into Carillon Point , which is in a complex with the Woodmark Hotel. Argosy boats will be on the Public Guest Pier.
520 Westbound
Take 108th Ave. NE exit. Take a right at the stop sign onto 108th. Turn left onto Northup Way. Turn right onto Lake Washington Blvd. and continue north on Lake Washington Blvd. Take a left onto Lake View Dr. into Carillon Point , which is in a complex with the Woodmark Hotel. Argosy boats will be on the Public Guest Pier.
405 North or Southbound
Take NE 70th Pl. exit heading west and continue on this road for 2 miles. At the intersection of Lake View Dr. and Lake Washington Blvd., go straight through the light, you will see the sign for Carillon Point , which is in a complex with the Woodmark Hotel. Argosy boats will be on the Public Guest Pier.
Parking
There is no designated Argosy parking, however there is a pay garage, pay lots and valet parking available.
AGC Marina, 1200 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA
From I-5 North or South
Take the Mercer St. exit, #167. At the light at the end of the ramp, turn right onto Fairview Ave. Go left at the next light onto Valley St. At the next intersection, go right onto Westlake Ave. N. Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto Highland Drive, into the AGC parking area (see below for parking options). The Argosy ticket booth is located on the southeast area of the parking lot by Dock E. Limited street parking and pay lot parking is available across the street.
From Downtown
Follow Westlake Ave. N. toward Lake Union. Cross Mercer St. and continue north on Westlake Ave. N. Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto Highland Drive, into the AGC parking area (see below for parking options). The Argosy ticket booth is located on the southeast area of the parking lot by Dock E.
Parking at AGC Marina
There is no designated Argosy parking; however, there is a pay lot close to the lake and free two-hour parking in the lot close to the street.
100 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Northbound on I-5
Take the James St. exit and turn right onto James. Take a right on Boren Ave. Take a left onto Yesler Way. Turn right onto 32nd Ave. S. Curve left onto S. Washington St. (road will turn into 35th Ave. S.). Turn left on S. Lane St. Turn left onto Lake Washington Blvd. S. Leschi is 2 blocks north on your right next to Daniel's Broiler and the BlueWater Bistro.
Southbound on I-5
Take the James St. exit, #165A and turn left onto James. Take a right on Boren Ave. Take a left on Yesler Way. Turn right on to 32nd Ave. S. Curve left onto S. Washington St. (road will turn into 35th Ave. S.). Turn left onto S. Lane St. Turn left on Lake Washington Blvd. S. Leschi is 2 blocks north on your right next to Daniel's Broiler and the Blue Water Bistro.
Westbound on I-90
Take Rainier Ave. N. exit to Yesler Way. Go right on Yesler Way. Turn right onto 32nd Ave. S. Curve left onto S. Washington St. (road will turn into 35th Ave. S.). Turn left on S. Lane St. Turn left onto Lake Washington Blvd. S. Leschi is 2 blocks north on your right next to Daniel's Broiler and The Blue Water Bistro.
Parking at Leschi
There is a two hour parking lot in front of the dock. Any other parking is residential, so please allow extra time for parking.
22703 Dock Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198
Google Map to Des Moines Marina
North or Southbound on I-5
Take exit 149 (Highway 516) heading westbound. (Highway 516 is also known as the Kent-Des Moines Road). Follow Highway 516 approximately 2.8 miles to Marine View Drive. Turn right on Marine View Drive (you will see a 7-Eleven to your right). Turn left at the intersection, 227th Street. Follow signs into the marina. Go to the far north end of the Marina, past the Marina Office.
Parking at the Des Moines Marina
Ample parking is available at the Marina itself.
7001 Seaview Ave. NW, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98117
Google Map to Shilshole Marina
North or Southbound I-5
Take the 85th Street exit,heading west. Drive approximately 3 1/2 miles to a flashing red light. Turn right onto Golden Gardens Drive, a downward winding road. At the bottom of the hill is Seaview Ave. NW. Turn left. Follow Seaview to the 7000 block. The Marina is located behind the main building.
Parking at Shilshole Marina
Parking is not available in restaurant lots. Parking is available along the street and there is limited parking in the marina.
336 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
I-5 Northbound or Southbound
Take exit #177, to Edmonds/Kingston Ferry. Follow signs for Edmonds and Highway 104 West. Off exit ramp, turn right and continue west bound on Highway 104, following signs for Kingston Ferry. You will come to a sign for Kingston Ferry and waterfront, you will veer right on this road. You will come to a traffic light, at the light turn left onto Dayton St. Once on Dayton St., you will cross over railroad tracks.
The street turns to the left, becoming Admiral Way. Follow Admiral Way south towards Anthony's Restaurant. The boat will be in front of the restaurant, just a little bit to the south.
Parking
The marina has plenty of free visitor parking spaces as well as street parking.
3919 18th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119
I-5 Northbound or Southbound
Take exit #167 towards Seattle Center. Turn right on Fairview Ave. N. Turn left on Valley St. Turn right on Westlake Ave. N. Westlake Ave. N becomes Nickerson St. Continue on Nickerson St. Bear left toward W Emerson St. Turn left on Emerson St. Turn right on 19th Ave. West into the Fisherman's Terminal entrance. As you are driving north on 19th Ave. West you will see Chinook's Restaurant directly ahead.
From Downtown Seattle
Head northwest on Elliott which turns into 15th Ave. NW heading north. Take the Emerson St./Fisherman's Terminal exit, stay to the right, and at the stop sign turn left on Emerson St. Turn right on 19th Ave. W into the Fisherman's Terminal entrance. As you are driving north on 19th Ave. W you will see Chinook's Restaurant directly ahead.
Parking
There is limited free public parking in lots at Fisherman's Terminal. Please do not park in any of the 2-hour parking lots or the lot south of Chinook's Restaurant.
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98042
I-5 North or Southbound
Take I- 5 to Tacoma. Take Exit #133 (City Center) to I-705 North. Take the S. 21st Street Exit. Turn left onto S. 21st Street. Turn right onto Pacific Avenue. Turn right onto Hood St. Turn right at stop sign onto South 15th St. which becomes a ramp that curves to the left. Turn left onto Dock Street. The Museum of Glass will be on the left.
Parking
There are pay parking lots at the Museum of Glass and Thea's Landing. Limited free parking available on Dock St. and Pacific Ave.
Foss Landing Marina
1817 E Dock St., Tacoma, WA 98042
I-5 North or Southbound
Take I- 5 to Tacoma. Take Exit #133 (City Center) to I-705 North. Take the S. 21st Street Exit. Turn left onto S. 21st Street. Turn right onto Pacific Avenue. Turn right onto Hood St. Turn right at stop sign onto South 15th St. which becomes a ramp that curves to the left. Turn left onto E Dock St. Thea's Landing Condominiums are on the left followed by the Museum of Glass.
Parking
There are pay parking lots at the Museum of Glass and Thea's Landing. Limited free parking available on Dock St. and Pacific Ave.
3293 NW Byron Street, Silverdale, WA 98383
Google Map to Silverdale Marina
From the Seattle-Bainbridge Island Ferry
Head west on Seattle-Bainbridge Island Fry for .3 miles. Continue straight onto Olympic Dr SE .3 miles. Continue on WA-305 for 13.3 miles. Merge onto WA-3 South via the ramp to Bremerton and travel for 9.5 miles. Take the Newberry Hill Rd exit and continue for .3 miles. Turn left at NW Newberry Hill Rd and travel another .3 miles to Silverdale Way NW. Continue on Silverdale Way NW one-half mile. Turn right at NW Byron St and follow approximately .2 miles to the park next to the Marina. Ample parking is around the park.
From the Bremerton Ferry
Immediately head southeast on WA-304 S toward 1st St and take a Sharp left at 1st Street. 1st Street turns slightly right and becomes Washington Ave. Travel approximately one-half mile and take a slight left at 11th Street. Travel 1.6 miles to Kitsap Way and turn right and continue for 1.4 miles. Turn right to merge onto WA-3 N toward Hood Canal Br./Silverdale and follow for 4.9 miles. Take the Newberry Hill Rd exit and continue .4 miles. Then turn right at NW Newberry Hill Rd, following it .2 miles to Silverdale Way NW. Continue on Silverdale Way NW one-half mile. Turn right at NW Byron St and follow approximately .2 miles to the park next to the Marina. Ample parking is around the park.
1100 W Ewing St, Seattle, WA 98119
Ocean Beauty is located on the North side of Queen Anne hill on the ship canal near the Ballard Bridge. The access streets to reach Ewing Street are Nickerson and 13th Avenue West.
I-5 Northbound or Southbound
Take the Mercer Street Exit. Get into the far right lane. At the bottom of the exit, turn right onto Fairview Avenue North. At the next light (approximately 1/2 block) turn left onto Valley Street. Remain in the far right lane, which will exit and merge into Westlake Avenue North. Follow Westlake Avenue approximately 1.5 miles keeping in the left-hand lane. (Do not cross the Fremont Bridge). Westlake Avenue will merge into Nickerson Street. Follow Nickerson Street about 1 mile, staying in the right-hand lane. Turn right onto 13th Avenue West. Go down the hill across the railroad tracks and turn right onto Ewing Street. Ocean Beauty Seafoods is located a few hundred yards down on the left. Boats will be in front.
99 Northbound
From 99 Northbound, exit onto Elliott Avenue West and go 1.1 miles to 15th Avenue West. Continue on 15th Avenue West for 1.4 miles. Take the ramp onto West Nickerson Street (toward Seattle Pacific University) and go .2 miles. Turn left on 13th Avenue West go less than .1 miles continue on West Ewing Street. Ocean Beauty Seafoods is located a few hundred yards down on the left, boats will be in front.
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