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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   Elisabeth Emptaz 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We did the locks tour and enjoyed a lot the variety of landscapes, the pace and even more Elle's great explanations and stories.
  
 
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   Emily Farley 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great views of the Seattle skyline. Great tour guide, Nate with interesting stories and the right amount of humor. Would go again!

We even saw Mt. Rainier which is only visible 90 days out of the year.
  
 
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   Sibonginkosi Mathe 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +3
Amazing guide , the staff were so kind and welcoming . The tour was educational . I loved that you can opt to sit outside or downstairs where it is warmer
  
 
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   Karey Trevizo 
 2 days ago
 
 
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We decided to go on this cruise as part of our Seattle City pass and it was more entertaining than I expected. The guide was funny and it was a fun trip for my family.
  
 
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   Henry Dawson 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Micheal was a great guide and very informative
  
 
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   G! Garcia 
 5 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff is great at making this ride fun and informative.
  
 
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   Ros Frost 
 6 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +2
An excellent tour, The boat, the 'Salish Explorer' was beautiful. There were 3 decks from which to take in the views, the staff were friendly and the commentary both informative and interesting. There was time to buy drinks and snacks. There were also toilets on board. We had a great time!
  
 
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   Katie Ross 
 6 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience! Lars was a fantastic, fun and knowledgeable guide, the ride itself was beautiful and the boat was comfortable and well stocked!
  
 
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   jimmyjr731 
 7 days ago
 
 
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What an exceptional crew we had. Donald was a fabulous  local tour guide sharing so much history and information  with us as we traveled through so many areas.
Lars was the bartender/ cook that has been on the ship for 7 years and has a wealth of knowledge as well...
Such a great value price for all you are able to experience..top notch vessel, crew, and journey..
  
 
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   Jason Glazer 
 7 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The guide Danny was so passionate, excited, and knowledgeable about all things Seattle past and present. The tour was an absolute pleasure and the views of the city where amazing. A must do in Seattle.
  
 
 
  
 
 
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