Seattle Harbor Cruise

CRUISE LENGTH

1 Hour

Departs from

Pier 55

Details

Led by Local Guide

Seattle’s Original Harbor Cruise™

During this 1-hour cruise around Elliott Bay, experience all the beauty and history Seattle has to offer. Spend time with a local guide, learning about Seattle’s historic waterfront and getting an up-close look at one of the west coast’s largest shipping terminals. Take in the view of the city’s skyline with a spectacular panoramic background of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including majestic Mount Rainier, making for the perfect photo op

Your experience includes:

Led by a local guide that brings Seattle’s rich past and vibrant present to life
Panoramic and up-close views of the Seattle skyline and shipping port
Sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound
Full-service bar on board with cocktails, local wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available for purchase

Plan & Save

Purchase tickets in advance and save! Secure the best price possible by booking ahead and reserving your spot.

Groups of 20 or more: Purchase group tickets (Minimum 20) on the Harbor Cruise and save

CityPASS® reservations: First, purchase CityPASS® tickets online for immediate mobile ticket delivery. Next, redeem CityPASS® tickets online to reserve your visit date & time and receive your Harbor Cruise boarding pass. LEARN MORE about saving up to 47% off a Harbor Cruise plus 4 more top Seattle attractions with Seattle CityPASS® tickets.

Amenities

Full-service bar – Sip on local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages like a margarita in the summer and hot cocoas in the winter. No outside food or beverage allowed onboard.
Variety of local snacks – Purchase from a menu of delicious pre-packaged sandwiches, salads and snacks
Indoor seating/Outdoor space – Whether you enjoy the breeze through your hair or like to stay cozy, you have the choice of indoor seating or the spacious outdoors
Restrooms – All of our vessels are equipped with gender specific, gender neutral or single stall restrooms
ADA accessibility – Our crew is trained to help guests with wheelchairs, strollers, scooters, etc. to navigate our docks, vessels and facilities. For specific ADA questions, please call our office at 206.623.1445

Departure Information

Your Harbor Cruise departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront – 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101.

Find departure address & parking information – HERE

Additional Details
Cruise route is approximate and can change based on each sailing’s weather patterns, vessel traffic, and other non-predictable factors, and based on our experienced captains’ discretion. Boarding begins about 20 minutes prior to departure and onboard seating is first-come, first-served.

Purchase First to Board for first access to board, visit the bar, and find a seat. Vessel available on the day of your sailing may vary.

No outside food or drink allowed onboard.

Seattle Skyline

Container Shipping

Mount Rainier

Olympic Sculpture Park

Sightseeing? Seattle CityPASS® saves up to 47% by bundling our 1-hour Harbor Cruise with admission to 4 more top Seattle attractions, in one easy purchase.

First to Board

Skip the line, board first! Your exclusive pass to priority boarding, 15% off all beverages during your Harbor Cruise, and a covered waiting area. Select First to Board as an Add-on during checkout.

Combo Tickets

Have plans for more than just a cruise? Combo tickets are a great way to enhance your trip with additional sights.

Groups

Traveling or visiting with a larger crew? We got you! Experience Seattle altogether on one of our public sightseeing cruises.

      
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   Dal M 
 1 days ago
 
 
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My experience was amazing. We were very fortunate to have a sunny ☀️, very clear day in Seattle. My opinion is that this is a worthy experience to have in Seattle. Watch the city, the port, the sunset and rainier mountain all together is awesome. We were provided food by a catering company, not sure how it works when if it is not an employee reunion.
  
 
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   Michael Owen 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great city cruise. Guide was excellent.
  
 
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   Fiona Hunter Prosser 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I splurged and bought the more expensive ticket which included getting on in the first group.  It was so worth it.  It was a great trip, had a lovely bar and great views.  I sat on the middle deck as it was chilly to this Florida girl, but could take great photos just outside at the rear of the boat.  Comfortable table to sit at and everyone was very friendly.  Great information on what buildings were where and to make it even better, it was a beautiful sunny day.  Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a short trip but getting to see Seattle from the water.  Loved it.
  
 
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   Karen Jacob 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +3
My daughter (19) and I took an Argosy Harbor Cruise yesterday afternoon. The weather was so pleasant that we were comfortable on the upper deck in just a light jacket. The views of the Olympic Mountain range were spectacular.  We both loved the cruise narration, we learned a lot of interesting history of Seattle, and plenty of fun facts. Staff pointed out a bald eagle on top of one of the buildings, too!

Checking out the shipping yard and watching the cargo containers being loaded onto a freighter was really unexpectedly, very cool!

We highly recommend taking a cruise, even if you've been to Seattle before. We liked seeing the newly redesigned waterfront from the water.  I bet you'll leave with a new perspective.

Beyond the narration, all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Our visit to Seattle wouldn't have been the same without getting out on the water. We're excited to visit more CityPASS attractions today!
  
 
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   Beullah Escalante 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +4
Had so much on the harbor tour. Guided are knowledgeable and funny. I highly recommend if you want to get to know more about Seattle's harbor and history.
  
 
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   Sally D 
 4 days ago
 
 
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A well-narrated cruise around the bay. You can see the city skyline, islands and industrial area. A great way to get acquainted with the City. Good and snacks can be bought on board. Folks seem to rush to grab a seat up too, but the views on lower decks were very good too. Erin did a great job of describing city, natural and the port features.
  
 
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   Jennifer Mohrland 
 4 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fun and friendly staff.  Great tour.
  
 
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   Jason Bell 
 4 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour, staff was excellent
Had a really good time.
  
 
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   Melissa Brennan 
 5 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worthy! Loved the scenery, the crew, and the local history lesson.
  
 
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   Jera Best 
 5 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nice
  
 
 
  
 
 
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