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The 2017 Christmas Ship™ Festival | November 24 – December 23, 2017
The 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 65 in all. Choirs on board the Christmas Ship™ perform to guests aboard as well as to our Follow Boats and to those communities gathered on shore. Select your preferred way to experience the Christmas Ship and prepare for the holiday event of the season!
There are three unique ways to experience Christmas Ship™
Lead Boat Experience
Join us aboard the official Christmas Ship™, the Spirit of Seattle, as she sails to various Puget Sound waterfront communities. Guests are accompanied by Santa Clause and a live on board choir.
- 2-3hr cruise aboard the Christmas Ship™
- Choir on board the 2nd deck
- Santa reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
- Kids holiday craft area & activities
Follow Boat Experience
On a fully decorated Follow Boat you’ll enjoy views of the Christmas Ship™ and follow her to each performance site to hear the choir performances broadcast from the Lead Boat.
- 2-3hr cruise following the Christmas Ship™
- Broadcast choir performance from Lead Boat
- Santa* reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
- Kids holiday craft bags
*Santa’s appearance on a Follow Boat is NOT guaranteed.
Shore Experience
Welcome the Christmas Ship™ and Follow Boats from a community event on shore and enjoy a 20-minute choir performance, broadcast from the Christmas Ship™. This unique way to experience the Christmas Ship™ Festival is not to be missed!
Up close views of the Christmas Ship™ boats and Follow Boats
Live choir performance broadcast from aboard the Christmas Ship™
Annual Christmas Ship™ Season Events
2017 Christmas Ship™ Schedule-at-a-Glance
Click the small grey box below to filter by Boat Type (Lead vs. Follow) Departure Locations, or Neighborhood.
Please Note: A Follow Boat is now available for Grand Finale Night. Additional Follow Boats will be added to the schedule based on boat availability and demand.
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november, 2017
Boat Type:
All
All
Follow Boat
Lead Boat
Departure Location:
All
All
Des Moines
Edmonds
Hyatt Recency
Kirkland
Lake Union Park
Leschi
Pier 55
Poulsbo
Shilshole
Tacoma
Performance Neighborhood:
All
All
Eastside (North)
Eastside (South)
Kitsap
Mercer Island
Seattle (Central, Downtown)
Seattle (North End)
Seattle (South, West)
South End
24nov6:30 pm- 9:00 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Lake UnionDeparts: Lake Union Park Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI. Choir: Kirkland Choral Society Performance #1: Seattle Tennis Club @ 7:20
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI.
Choir: Kirkland Choral Society
Performance #1: Seattle Tennis Club @ 7:20 PM
Performance #2: Park Shore Retirement Home @ 7:50 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
* On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
* Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
* Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
* Holiday Gift Shop on board
* Kids holiday craft area and activities
* Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm PST
Location
Lake Union Park Dock
South Lake Union, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
Lake Union Park DockSouth Lake Union, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
25nov6:30 pm- 9:00 pmCSF: Lead Boat via KirklandDeparts: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock. Choir: Master Chorus Eastside Performance #1: Kirkland Marina Park @ 6:40 PM Performance #2: Gas Works Park @
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock.
Choir: Master Chorus Eastside
Performance #1: Kirkland Marina Park @ 6:40 PM
Performance #2: Gas Works Park @ 7:50 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
* On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
* Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
* Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
* Holiday Gift Shop on board
* Kids holiday craft area and activities
* Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm PST
26nov5:00 pm- 7:20 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Lake UnionDeparts: Lake Union Park Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI. Choir: Dickens Carolers Performance #1: MOHAI @ 5:05 PM Performance #2: Seattle Yacht Club
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
Performance #1: MOHAI @ 5:05 PM
Performance #2: Seattle Yacht Club @ 6:00 PM
Performance #3: Ivar’s Salmon House @ 6:35 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 7:20 pm PST
Location
Lake Union Park Dock
South Lake Union, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
Lake Union Park DockSouth Lake Union, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
december, 2017
Boat Type:
All
All
Follow Boat
Lead Boat
Departure Location:
All
All
Des Moines
Edmonds
Hyatt Recency
Kirkland
Lake Union Park
Leschi
Pier 55
Poulsbo
Shilshole
Tacoma
Performance Neighborhood:
All
All
Eastside (North)
Eastside (South)
Kitsap
Mercer Island
Seattle (Central, Downtown)
Seattle (North End)
Seattle (South, West)
South End
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Gene Coulon Memorial Park (Clam
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Gene Coulon Memorial Park (Clam Lights!) @ 7:05 PM
2nd Performance: Mercer Island Beach Club @ 8:35 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm PST
Location
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport
1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
2dec2:30 pm- 4:45 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Leschi *1st Sailing*Departs: Leschi Marina
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina. Choir: Rainier Youth Choir 1st Performance: Seward Park @ 3:10 PM 2nd Performance: Madrona Beach Park
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina.
Choir: Rainier Youth Choir
1st Performance: Seward Park @ 3:10 PM
2nd Performance: Madrona Beach Park @ 4:10 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 2:30 pm - 4:45 pm PST
Leschi Marina100 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
2dec7:00 pm- 9:45 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Leschi *2nd Sailing*Departs: Leschi Marina
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Hyatt Regency @ 8:00 PM 2nd Performance: Newport Yacht Club @
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Hyatt Regency @ 8:00 PM
2nd Performance: Newport Yacht Club @ 8:55 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm PST
Leschi Marina100 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
3dec2:30 pm- 4:45 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Leschi *1st Sailing*Departs: Leschi Marina
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Pritchard Beach Park @ 2:45 PM 2nd Performance: Newcastle Beach Park
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Pritchard Beach Park @ 2:45 PM
2nd Performance: Newcastle Beach Park @ 3:40 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Sunday) 2:30 pm - 4:45 pm PST
Leschi Marina100 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
3dec7:00 pm- 9:20 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Leschi *2nd Sailing*Departs: Leschi Marina
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina. Choir: Seattle Girls Choir 1st Performance: Ferdinand Street Park @ 7:40 PM 2nd Performance: Stan Sayres
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina.
Choir: Seattle Girls Choir
1st Performance: Ferdinand Street Park @ 7:40 PM
2nd Performance: Stan Sayres Memorial Park @ 8:15 PM
3rd Performance: Mt. Baker Beach Park @ 8:45 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 9:20 pm PST
Leschi Marina100 Lakeside Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
6dec7:00 pm- 9:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Des MoinesDeparts: Des Moines Marina
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Des Moines Marina. Choir: Song of Seattle 1st Performance: Des Moines Beach Park @ 7:20 PM 2nd Performance: Redondo Beach @ 8:20
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Des Moines Marina.
Choir: Song of Seattle
1st Performance: Des Moines Beach Park @ 7:20 PM
2nd Performance: Redondo Beach @ 8:20 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Location
Des Moines Marina
22703 Dock Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198
Des Moines Marina22703 Dock Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198
7dec6:30 pm- 9:20 pmCSF: Lead Boat via PoulsboDeparts: Poulsbo Marina
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Poulsbo Marina. Choir: North Kitsap Northern Lights 1st Performance: Poulsbo Marina @ 6:30 PM 2nd Performance: Suquamish Dock @ 7:40 PM 3rd Performance: Lemolo
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Poulsbo Marina.
Choir: North Kitsap Northern Lights
1st Performance: Poulsbo Marina @ 6:30 PM
2nd Performance: Suquamish Dock @ 7:40 PM
3rd Performance: Lemolo @ 8:45 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:20 pm PST
Poulsbo Marina18809 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
8dec7:00 pm- 9:45 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Pier 55Departs: Pier 55
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront. Choir: Choir of the Sound 1st Performance: Pomeroy Park in Manchester @ 8:05
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront.
Choir: Choir of the Sound
1st Performance: Pomeroy Park in Manchester @ 8:05 PM
2nd Performance: Myrtle Edwards Park @ 9:25 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm PST
Pier 55, Seattle Waterfront1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55, 98101
9dec2:30 pm- 5:15 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Pier 55 *1st Sailing*Departs: Pier 55
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront. Choir: Emerald City Voices 1st Performance: Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park @
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront.
Choir: Emerald City Voices
1st Performance: Duwamish Waterway Park in South Park @ 3:30 PM
2nd Performance: Salty’s on Alki @ 4:35 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 2:30 pm - 5:15 pm PST
Pier 55, Seattle Waterfront1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55, 98101
9dec7:15 pm- 10:00 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Pier 55 *2nd Sailing*Departs: Pier 55
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Lowman Beach Park @ 8:10 PM 2nd Performance: Alki Beach
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Lowman Beach Park @ 8:10 PM
2nd Performance: Alki Beach Park @ 8:55 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm PST
Pier 55, Seattle Waterfront1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55, 98101
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival SPECIAL EVENT departs from the Dock Street Marina in Tacoma. Bring your little ones and join us in Tacoma for a special children’s musical event aboard the
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival SPECIAL EVENT departs from the Dock Street Marina in Tacoma.
Bring your little ones and join us in Tacoma for a special children’s musical event aboard the official Christmas Ship™! Dance, sing, and be silly as we sail with former rocker and Seattle’s favorite children’s performer, Caspar Babypants! After the show, grab some cookies and milk and circle up for a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Santa Claus himself.
This Special Event Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board performance by Caspar Babypants from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Milk & Cookies (non-dairy option available)
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST
Dock Street Marina - Tacoma1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98042
10dec7:00 pm- 10:00 pmCSF: Lead Boat via TacomaDeparts: Tacoma (Dock Street Marina)
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Dock Street Marina in Tacoma. Choir: Olympia Youth Choir - Cantabile 1st Performance: Maritime Pier in Gig Harbor
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Dock Street Marina in Tacoma.
Choir: Olympia Youth Choir – Cantabile
1st Performance: Maritime Pier in Gig Harbor @ 8:15 PM
2nd Performance: Jack Hyde Park @ 9:15 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm PST
Dock Street Marina - Tacoma1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98042
11dec7:00 pm- 9:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via TacomaDeparts: Tacoma (Dock Street Marina)
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Dock Street Marina in Tacoma. Choir: Puyallup High School Norselanders 1st Performance: Dash Point Park @ 7:50 PM 2nd Performance: Brown's Point @ 8:25
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Dock Street Marina in Tacoma.
Choir: Puyallup High School Norselanders
1st Performance: Dash Point Park @ 7:50 PM
2nd Performance: Brown’s Point @ 8:25 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Dock Street Marina - Tacoma1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98042
13dec7:00 pm- 9:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via EdmondsDeparts: Edmonds (Port of Edmonds Marina)
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Port of Edmonds Marina. Choir: Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) Choir 1st Performance: Edmonds Fishing Pier @ 7:20
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Port of Edmonds Marina.
Choir: Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) Choir
1st Performance: Edmonds Fishing Pier @ 7:20 PM
2nd Performance: Richmond Beach Saltwater Park @ 8:20 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Port of Edmonds Marina336 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
14dec7:00 pm- 9:45 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Pier 55Departs: Pier 55
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Winslow Waterfront Beach Park (Eagle Harbor City Dock)
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Winslow Waterfront Beach Park (Eagle Harbor City Dock) @ 8:00 PM
2nd Performance: Don Armini @ 9:10 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm PST
Pier 55, Seattle Waterfront1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55, 98101
15dec7:00 pm- 9:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Lake Union *Parade of Boats!*Departs: Lake Union Park Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat and Parade of Boats Night sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat and Parade of Boats Night sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Lake Union Parade of Boats Show* (center of Lake Union) @ 7:20 PM –
2nd Performance: Fremont Cut Rolling Show** @ 8:10 PM
*This show will NOT be visible from shore.
**This show will be visible from the Fremont Cut.
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft area and activities
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Location
Lake Union Park Dock
South Lake Union, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
Lake Union Park DockSouth Lake Union, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
16dec2:30 pm- 5:00 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Shilshole *1st Sailing*Departs: Shilshole Marina
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Shilshole Marina. Choir: Emerald City Voices 1st Performance: Hiram M. Chittenden Locks @ 3:40 PM 2nd Performance: Golden Gardens Park
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Shilshole Marina.
Choir: Emerald City Voices
1st Performance: Hiram M. Chittenden Locks @ 3:40 PM
2nd Performance: Golden Gardens Park @ 4:20 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm PST
Shilshole Marina7001 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117
16dec7:00 pm- 9:15 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Shilshole *2nd Sailing*Departs: Shilshole Marina
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Shilshole Marina. Choir: Choir of the Sound 1st Performance: Carkeek Park @ 7:30 PM 2nd Performance: Blue Ridge @ 8:00
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Shilshole Marina.
Choir: Choir of the Sound
1st Performance: Carkeek Park @ 7:30 PM
2nd Performance: Blue Ridge @ 8:00 PM
3rd Performance: Shilshole Bay @ 8:40 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm PST
Shilshole Marina7001 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117
17dec2:30 pm- 4:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Kirkland *1st Sailing*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Snohomish County Youth Chorus 1st Performance: Medina Community Park @ 3:05
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Snohomish County Youth Chorus
1st Performance: Medina Community Park @ 3:05 PM
2nd Performance: Carillon Point @ 3:55 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Sunday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
17dec7:00 pm- 9:10 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Kirkland *2nd Sailing*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: O.O. Denny Park @ 7:30 PM 2nd Performance: Laurelhurst
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: O.O. Denny Park @ 7:30 PM
2nd Performance: Laurelhurst Beach Club @ 8:25 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 9:10 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
18dec7:00 pm- 9:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via KirklandDeparts: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Pacific Sound Chorus 1st Performance: Juanita Beach Park @ 7:20 PM 2nd
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Pacific Sound Chorus
1st Performance: Juanita Beach Park @ 7:20 PM
2nd Performance: Tracy Owen Station at Log Boom Park @ 8:25 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
19dec7:00 pm- 9:35 pmCSF: Lead Boat via KirklandDeparts: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Kirkland Choral Society 1st Performance: Beaux Arts @ 7:45 PM 2nd Rolling
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Kirkland Choral Society
1st Performance: Beaux Arts @ 7:45 PM
2nd Rolling Show Performance: Meydenbauer Bay @ 8:15 PM (8:15 – 8:25 PM)
Please note this is a 10-minute rolling performance starting at the south end and moving counterclockwise through the bay.
3rd Performance: Madison Park @ 8:45 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 9:35 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
20dec7:00 pm- 9:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via KirklandDeparts: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Starlight Carolers 1st Performance: Lake Forest Park Civic Club @ 7:55
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Starlight Carolers
1st Performance: Lake Forest Park Civic Club @ 7:55 PM
2nd Performance: Warren G. Magnuson Park @ 8:55 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
21dec2:30 pm- 4:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Kirkland *1st Sailing*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Starlight Carolers 1st Performance: Kirkland Marina Park @ 2:40 PM 2nd
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Starlight Carolers
1st Performance: Kirkland Marina Park @ 2:40 PM
2nd Performance: Windermere Beach Club @ 3:40 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
21dec7:00 pm- 9:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Kirkland *2nd Sailing*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
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This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Sheridan Beach Club @ 7:55 PM 2nd Performance: Matthews
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Sheridan Beach Club @ 7:55 PM
2nd Performance: Matthews Beach Park @ 8:45 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
22dec2:00 pm- 4:40 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Kirkland *1st Sailing*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Mercerwood Shore Club @ 3:00 PM 2nd Performance: Covenant
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Mercerwood Shore Club @ 3:00 PM
2nd Performance: Covenant Shores @ 3:35 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Friday) 2:00 pm - 4:40 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
22dec7:00 pm- 9:30 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Kirkland *2nd Sailing*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Luther Burbank Park @ 7:50 PM 2nd Performance: Road
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Luther Burbank Park @ 7:50 PM
2nd Performance: Road End Beach Park (Yarrow Point) @ 8:50 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
23dec2:30 pm- 4:25 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Kirkland *1st Sailing*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Waverly Beach Park @ 2:45 PM 2nd Performance: Houghton
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Waverly Beach Park @ 2:45 PM
2nd Performance: Houghton Beach @ 3:50 PM
The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 2:30 pm - 4:25 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival FINALE NIGHT LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Performance: Portage Bay @ 7:45
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival FINALE NIGHT LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Performance: Portage Bay @ 7:45 PM
2nd Performance: Gas Works Park @ 8:45 PM
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The Lead Boat Experience on the official Christmas Ship™ includes:
*On board Choir performance from the 2nd deck of the vessel
*Santa Claus reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Ho, Ho, Ho Contest and other holiday activities
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Full-service bar and snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:05 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
23dec7:00 pm- 10:05 pmCSF: FOLLOW Boat via Kirkland *Finale Night!*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival **FINALE NIGHT** FOLLOW boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: Dickens Carolers 1st Broadcast Performance: Portage Bay @
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival **FINALE NIGHT** FOLLOW boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: Dickens Carolers
1st Broadcast Performance: Portage Bay @ 7:45 PM
2nd Broadcast Performance: Gas Works Park @ 8:45 PM
The FOLLOW Boat experience includes:
*Boarding Photo with Santa (available for purchase)
*2-3 hour cruise following the Spirit of Seattle to various waterfront locations
*Choir performance as broadcast from the lead boat
*Holiday Gift Shop on board
*Kids holiday craft bags
*Santa Clause* reading, “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
*Full-service bar with snacks available for purchase
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:05 pm PST
Kirkland City Dock1 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA 98033
View a detailed schedule by night, including departure location, onboard choir, and performance stops.
2017 Christmas Ship™ Ticket Rates:
A portion of every ticket sold goes towards the Seattle Time’s Fund for the Needy.
Select Nights Nov. 24 - Dec. 23 | Select Nights Nov. 24 - Dec. 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (13+) | $44.00* | $34.00* |
| Senior (65+) | $39.00* | $30.00* |
| Youth (4-12) | $29.00* | $20.00* |
| Kids (3 and under) | FREE | FREE |
Caspar Babypants Sun, Dec. 10 - 1PM Sailing | ||
| Adult (13+) | $34.00* | NA |
| Youth (4-12) | $20.00* | NA |
| Kids (3 and under) | FREE | NA |
Parade of Boats Night Fri, Dec. 15 | Parade of Boats Night Fri, Dec. 15 | |
| Single Rate Youth & Adults (4+) | $62.00* | $52.00* |
| Kids (3 and under) | FREE | FREE |
Grand Finale Night Sat, Dec. 23 - 7PM Sailing | Grand Finale Night Sat, Dec. 23 - 7PM Sailing | |
| Single Rate Youth & Adults (4+) | $62.00* | $52.00* |
| Kids (3 and under) | FREE | FREE |
There are three unique ways to experience Christmas Ship™
Join us on board the Lead Boat, on a Follow Boat, or from the shore at a performance location!
Join us aboard the official Christmas Ship™, the Spirit of Seattle, as she sails to various Puget Sound waterfront communities. Guests are accompanied by Santa Clause as well as an onboard choir.
LEAD BOAT EXPERIENCE
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Cruise on an Argosy Follow Boat and enjoy views of the Christmas Ship™ and other boats as you follow her to each performance site. Guests enjoy the choir performances as broadcast from the Lead Boat.
FOLLOW BOAT EXPERIENCE
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Welcome the Christmas Ship™ from shore and enjoy a 20-minute choir performance, broadcast from the Lead Boat. This unique way to experience the Christmas Ship™ Festival is not to be missed!
SHORE EXPERIENCE
MORE INFOBefore you depart:
1Book your reservations
2E-pass or print at home
3Board your vessel
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