Argosy Blog
Welcome to the Argosy Cruises Blog! Read through a variety of topics including our history, Seattle spots, insider tips and more.
Holidays
Don\’t Be Boring Again This Valentine\’s Day
Here\’s 5 reasons to surprise your Valentine with an adventure on a Harbor Cruise or Locks Cruise. 5 – You\’re Ready To Try Something New We\’ll show you the side of Seattle you rarely get to see. Take the Locks ...
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Community
More Than $40k Donated to Fund For The Needy
Celebrating 22 Years of Partnership Every Christmas Ship™ Festival, we partner with The Seattle Times to benefit its charity Fund For The Needy, a non-profit which raises funds for 12 Puget Sound non-profit organizations like Child Haven, Treehouse, and Big ...
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Sightseeing Cruises
12 Most Instagrammable Snapshots of 2019
The Most Instagrammable Snapshots of 2019 These favorite-ed images perfectly sum up how we spent our 70th anniversary year. 1. We tend to see the city from a different perspective | @dayanaragerman 2. A classic Seattle shot | @daniel.jin.photo 3. Local ...
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Argosy Staff
14 Ways We\’re Thankful
\’Tis the Season to be Grateful Argosy members pondered the classic Thanksgiving question… what are you thankful for? Kent Saddow –Shoreside Hospitality \”Family, health, happiness. and [my wife] Parris.\” Nick Zylstra –Marine Operations Manager \”Over the last ...
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Argosy Staff
Honoring Our Veterans
Today We Honor Those Who Served Argosy is proud to honor the strength, courage and commitment of our veteran colleagues. Molly Schlobohm, Chief Operating Officer Avionics Technician Molly enlisted in the Coast Guard May 1998 and served through June 2006. ...
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Community
The scenery\’s changed
Lake Union in the fall is a different kind of experience than in the summer. The trees are golden, the air is crisp, and the fun doesn\’t stop just because the temperature drops a couple degrees. This is Seattle, after ...
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Special Events
Discover How Seattle\’s Brewing Community Gives Back
For the last locks cruise every Friday-Saturday, a local guest brewery is on the Locks Cruise pouring their choice of seasonal lagers and ales while cruising through Lake Union, the Ballard Locks, and Elliott Bay. As you taste, listen to ...
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Holidays
The Most Festive Holiday Party is on the Water
It\’s the most wonderful time of the year… and Sales Executives Kaitlin Parker-Imonti and Travis Gass are ready to help plan your holiday event! We asked them 6 questions about how to choose the right elements for a festive party on ...
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Locations
12 Species to Discover on Blake Island
Cruise to Blake Island in the dog days of summer and you\’ll encounter an assortment of critters and plants across the park. On the Evergreen Excursion, our guides are there to point out specific isle inhabitants and highlight their purpose, ...
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Locations
People are Gushing Over Evergreen Excursion
Here\’s what folks are saying about Evergreen Excursion We\’ve finally arrived to warm summer days in the Pacific Northwest. Spend one of them with a day trip across Elliott Bay to one of Seattle\’s secluded state parks and have lunch ...
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Community
7 of Argosy\’s Transformation Tuesdays
Share your Throwback Pics for a Chance to Win Argosy Cruises has been a close witness to Seattle\’s evolution; changing businesses, skylines, and roads have shaped the city to how we know it today. We perused our photo archives for ...
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Community
We Love to Give Fun
Giving back to the community… is one of our eight core values, and we\’re determined to give fun and funds to not-for-profit organizations focusing on local youth and/or environmental conservation, with the mission to build a stronger and healthier community. ...
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Locations
Summer Goals Set with Evergreen Excursion
Our summer goals… …include boat rides to barbecues with cool cocktails, beach walks, and strolls through forest trails. Delightedly, Evergreen Excursion, the newest Argosy outdoor adventure, serves up these summer must-haves in a style true to the Pacific Northwest. Kick ...
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Community
5 Reasons to Stay & Play
Seattle\’s a big city full of unique sites and attractions like Gas Works park, the Museum of History and Industry, and of course, the Ballard Locks. Towards the end of the Locks Cruise we encourage our guests to continue the adventure ...
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Locations
5 Ideas for a Fun, Productive Work Retreat on Blake Island
5 Ideas for a Fun, Productive Work Retreat on Blake Island Company event planners rejoice because Blake Island is now available to book corporate private events on Mondays and Tuesdays! Here are 5 ideas to make your retreat feel like more ...
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Argosy Staff
9 Reasons Why You Should Apply to Work at Argosy Cruises
9 Great Reasons to Work at Argosy If you love the outdoors, enjoy meeting new people, and take pride in living in the Pacific NW, we want you to join our team! Below are 9 reasons why you should apply ...
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Locations
Top Reasons to Visit Blake Island
Top Reasons to Visit Blake Island Blake Island Marine State Park, a quick 45-minute boat ride away from downtown Seattle, is 475-acres of evergreens, history and fun! Whether you visit for the day or camp for the weekend, this secluded ...
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Community
Front row seats, we got \’em!
Alaskan Way Viaduct 9 Fun Facts about the Deconstruction Narrating the history and current ongoings of the waterfront is kind of our thing, so these last few months we\’ve been studying up on our viaduct knowledge. Below are 9 interesting ...
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Argosy Staff
Argosy Cruises\’ 70th Anniversary
Argosy Cruises\’ 70th Anniversary Est. 1949 Since its 1949 beginnings as an Elliott Bay water taxi, Argosy Cruises has experienced (and witnessed) a lot of changes. From the transformation of our name, growth of community partnerships, and the millions of ...
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Private Charters
Brews & Bites: introducing a second menu
Brews & Bites Happy Hour on the Water *This event pricing/package is not currently available. Please click the below button to inquire about other event packages or choose Group Tickets for smaller outings on our public sightseeing tours.* Plan ...
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