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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.

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Schedule Tickets  Special Events


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
  • Reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
  • Full-service bar with specialty cocktails, local wine & beer, and non-alcoholic beverages

21+ Follow Boat
The festive, adults-only ugly sweater party is back! Hop on the 21+ boat and follow the Spirit of Seattle to a waterfront community.

This experience includes:

  • 1.5-hour cruise to a waterfront community
  • Broadcast choir performance
  • Photo booth and ugly sweater contest
  • Full-service bar with specialty cocktails, local wine & beer, and non-alcoholic beverages

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Onshore Event
Welcome the Christmas Ship™ and Follow Boats from a community event on shore and enjoy a 20-minute choir performance broadcasted from the Christmas Ship™. View the complete schedule to see what parks are throwing onshore events.

Schedule


Special Events

Regular FareSpecial Event Night
Christmas Ship™Christmas Ship™
Adult (13-64)$54$74
Senior (65+)$50$74
Youth (4-12)$40$74
Kid (3 and under)FreeFree
Special Event Night
21+ Follow Boat
Adult (21+)$72
Regular FareSpecial Event Night
Christmas Ship™Christmas Ship™
Adult (13-64)$54$74
Senior (65+)$50$74
Youth (4-12)$40$74
Kid (3 and under)FreeFree
Special Event Night
21+ Follow Boat
Adult (21+)$72

Before you depart:

1Book your reservations

2E-pass or print at home

3Board your vessel