Christmas Ship™ Festival
| Adult | Senior (65+) | Youth (4-12) | Kid (3 and Under) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Ship™ | $50 | $47 | $37 | Free |
| Opening Night/Finale/Parade of Boats | $68 | $68 | $68 | Free |
A Northwest Tradition for over 70 years
Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Spirit of Seattle™, the Official Christmas Ship™, is decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities – around 40 in all. Choirs on board the Christmas Ship™ perform to guests aboard, to follow boats, and to communities gathered on shore.
10% of all Christmas Ship™ Festival ticket proceeds is donated to The Seattle Times Fund For Those In Need.
Tickets go on pre-sale for email subscribers September 20-21. Sign up to get early access to popular nights.
We are requiring proof of full vaccination for all eligible guests (12 and up) or negative COVID-19 test for those ineligible to receive the vaccine due to medical reason. Children under 12 do not need to provide a negative COVID-19 test. Learn More
Three ways to experience the Christmas Ship™ Festival
If your party is larger than 10 people, please call or inquire about a private holiday charter
Take in the holiday magic aboard the official Christmas Ship™, the Spirit of Seattle™, as she sails to various Puget Sound waterfront communities.
Christmas Ship™Hop aboard the official Christmas Ship™, the Spirit of Seattle™, and visit waterfront communities around Seattle.
This experience includes:
- 1.5-hour cruise to a waterfront community
- On board community choir
- Photos with Santa
- Reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
- Full-service bar with specialty cocktails, local wine & beer, and non-alcoholic beverages
Follow BoatTake in the views of the Christmas Ship™ from onboard a Follow Boat as you follow the Spirit of Seattle to a waterfront community.
This experience includes:
- 1.5-hour cruise to a waterfront community
- Broadcast choir performance
- Full-service bar with specialty cocktails, local wine & beer, and non-alcoholic beverages
- A Follow Boat will be available Grand Finale only: Dec. 23, 8pm
Onshore EventWelcome the Christmas Ship™ and Follow Boats from a community event on shore and enjoy a 20-minute choir performance broadcast from the Christmas Ship™. Join us for the 6th Annual Parade of Boats Viewing Party Dec. 10th at Evanston Plaza on the Fremont Cut! View the complete schedule for onshore events.
Special Events
| Adult | Senior (65+) | Youth (4-12) | Kid (3 and Under) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Ship™ | $50 | $47 | $37 | Free |
| Opening Night/Finale/Parade of Boats | $68 | $68 | $68 | Free |
Before you depart:
1Book your reservations
2E-pass or print at home
3Board your vessel
Harbor Cruise 
Locks Cruise