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The 2017 Christmas Ship™ Festival – November 24 – December 23, 2017
Public Tickets On Sale Aug. 16
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 onboard 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™
2017 Christmas Ship™ Schedule-at-a-Glance
Click the small grey box below to filter by Departure Locations. And coming soon a filter by neighborhood to find a viewing location!
Please Note: The below schedule only lists Lead Boat Events. Follow Boats will be added to the schedule based on boat availability and demand.
november, 2017
Boat Type:
All
All
Lead Boat
Departure Location:
All
All
Des Moines
Edmonds
Hyatt Recency
Kirkland
Lake Union Park
Leschi
Pier 55
Poulsbo
Shilshole
Tacoma
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 PM Performance #2: Park
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 @ 7:50 PM
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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: TBD Performance #1: MOHAI @ 5:05 PM Performance #2: Seattle Yacht Club @ 6:00 PM Performance
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI.
Choir: TBD
Performance #1: MOHAI @ 5:05 PM
Performance #2: Seattle Yacht Club @ 6:00 PM
Performance #3: Ivar’s Salmon House @ 6:35 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
december, 2017
Boat Type:
All
All
Lead Boat
Departure Location:
All
All
Des Moines
Edmonds
Hyatt Recency
Kirkland
Lake Union Park
Leschi
Pier 55
Poulsbo
Shilshole
Tacoma
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport. Choir: TBD 1st Performance: Gene Coulon Memorial Park (Clam Lights!) @ 7:05 PM 2nd
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Gene Coulon Memorial Park (Clam Lights!) @ 7:05 PM
2nd Performance: Mercer Island Beach Club @ 8:50 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
Location
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport
1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
2dec2:00 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 @ 4:10 PM
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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) 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm PST
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: TBD 1st Performance: Hyatt Regency @ 8:00 PM 2nd Performance: Newport Yacht Club @ 8:55 PM Tickets Available
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Hyatt Regency @ 8:00 PM
2nd Performance: Newport Yacht Club @ 8:55 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
3dec2:00 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: TBD 1st Performance: Pritchard Beach Park @ 2:45 PM 2nd Performance: Newcastle Beach Park @ 3:40 PM Tickets
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Leschi Marina.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Pritchard Beach Park @ 2:45 PM
2nd Performance: Newcastle Beach Park @ 3:40 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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) 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm PST
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 Memorial Park @
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
7dec6:30 pm- 9:20 pmCSF: Lead Boat via PoulsboDeparts: Paulsbo 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: Keyport
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: Keyport Lemolo (Rolling Show) @ 8:45 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 PM 2nd Performance: Myrtle Edwards
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 @ 3:30 PM 2nd Performance: Salty's
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: Lowman Beach Park @ 8:10 PM 2nd Performance: Alki Beach Park @ 8:55 PM
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Lowman Beach Park @ 8:10 PM
2nd Performance: Alki Beach Park @ 8:55 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 @ 8:15 PM 2nd
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: Dash Point Park @ 7:50 PM 2nd Performance: Brown's Point @ 8:25 PM Tickets
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Dock Street Marina in Tacoma.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Dash Point Park @ 7:50 PM
2nd Performance: Brown’s Point @ 8:25 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 PM 2nd Performance: Richmond Beach
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 Salt Water Park @ 8:20 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: Winslow Waterfront Beach Park (Eagle Harbor City Dock) @ 8:00 PM 2nd Performance: Don
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Winslow Waterfront Beach Park (Eagle Harbor City Dock) @ 8:00 PM
2nd Performance: Don Armini @ 9:10 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI. Choir: TBD 1st Performance: Lake Union Parade of Boats
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat and Parade of Boats sailing departs from the Lake Union Park Dock, located next to MOHAI.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Lake Union Parade of Boats Show (center of Lake Union) @ 7:20 PM
2nd Performance: Fremont Cut Rolling Show @ 8:10 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 Lock @ 3:40 PM 2nd Performance: Golden Gardens Park @ 4:20 PM
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Shilshole Marina.
Choir: Emerald City Voices
1st Performance: Hiram M. Chittenden Lock @ 3:40 PM
2nd Performance: Golden Gardens Park @ 4:20 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 PM 3rd Performance: Shilshole Bay
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 PM 2nd Performance: Carillon Point
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: O.O. Denny Park @ 7:30 PM 2nd Performance: Laurelhurst Beach Club @ 8:25
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: O.O. Denny Park @ 7:30 PM
2nd Performance: Laurelhurst Beach Club @ 8:25 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 Performance: Tracy Owen Station
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
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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 Performance: Madison Park @ 8:45
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 Performance: Madison Park @ 8:45 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: Lake Forest Park Civic Club @ 7:55 PM 2nd Performance: Warren G. Magnuson
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Lake Forest Park Civic Club @ 7:55 PM
2nd Performance: Warren G. Magnuson Park @ 8:55 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: Kirkland Marina Park @ 2:40 PM 2nd Performance: Windermere Beach Club @ 3:40
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Kirkland Marina Park @ 2:40 PM
2nd Performance: Windermere Beach Club @ 3:40 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
21dec7:00 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: TBD 1st Performance: Sheridan Beach Club @ 7:55 PM 2nd Performance: Matthews Beach Park @ 8:45
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Sheridan Beach Club @ 7:55 PM
2nd Performance: Matthews Beach Park @ 8:45 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: Mercerwood Shore Club @ 3:00 PM 2nd Performance: Covenant Shores @ 3:35 PM
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Mercerwood Shore Club @ 3:00 PM
2nd Performance: Covenant Shores @ 3:35 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: Luther Burbank Park @ 7:50 PM 2nd Performance: Road End Beach Park (Yarrow
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Luther Burbank Park @ 7:50 PM
2nd Performance: Road End Beach Park (Yarrow Point) @ 8:50 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
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: TBD 1st Performance: Waverly Beach Park @ 2:45 PM 2nd Performance: Houghton Beach @ 3:50 PM
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Waverly Beach Park @ 2:45 PM
2nd Performance: Houghton Beach @ 3:50 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
23dec7:00 pm- 10:05 pmCSF: Lead Boat via Kirkland *Finale Night!*Departs: Kirkland City Dock
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival FINALE NIGHT LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington. Choir: TBD 1st Performance: Portage Bay @ 7:45 PM 2nd Performance: Gas Works Park @
Event Details
This Christmas Ship™ Festival FINALE NIGHT LEAD boat sailing departs from the Kirkland City Dock on Lake Washington.
Choir: TBD
1st Performance: Portage Bay @ 7:45 PM
2nd Performance: Gas Works Park @ 8:45 PM
Tickets Available Aug. 16
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
TICKET PRICES:
Tickets will go on sale to the public on August 16. Please check back the week prior for ticket prices.
A portion of your ticket will go towards the Seattle Time’s Fund for the Needy.
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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