Locks Cruise | Stay and Play Info
Enhance your sightseeing experience with the Locks Cruise, Stay & Play sailing!
Guests who purchase this pass have the freedom to explore the neighborhood around the cruise’s end point instead of returning to their original boarding location. Start your cruise from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront, take in the views along the route, deboard at the AGC Marina and “stay and play” in nearby South Lake Union. This cruise also departs from the AGC Marina for Pier 55. See the schedule for specific dates.
If you’re looking for a Locks Cruise option that includes coach transportation to/from the vessel to round out your trip, check out our Locks Cruise, Boat & Bus option.
Travel through the beating workboat heart of Seattle.
Take in the spectacular views and experience the transition from salt to fresh water. This fully narrated tour provides you with knowledge, fun facts, and the chance to become the attraction to those on shore as your vessel raises up or lowers due to the ever-changing tides of Puget Sound. Between Elliott Bay and Lake Union you’ll be surrounded by floating homes and houseboats, large fishing vessels, seaplanes, majestic city parks, and more.
Your experience includes:
- A cruise through Elliott Bay, the Lake Washington Ship Canal, and Lake Union including live narration.
- A single trip through the Chittenden Locks where your vessel is raised or lowered to travel between the salt and the fresh water.
- Close-up views of workboats in Tugboat Alley, Seattle’s floating home communities, marinas, urban parks, seaplanes, and more.
- Full-service bar available on board for the purchase of specialty cocktails, local wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.
Maximize your Stay and Play experience
Cruise from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront to the AGC Marina on Lake Union, then:
- Learn about the rich history of this region through interactive exhibits at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI).
- Enjoy a meal with a view at one of the many restaurants along the lake.
- Hop on the South Lake Union Streetcar and head to Westlake, Seattle’s busy shopping district.
Cruise from the AGC Marina on Lake Union to Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront, then:
- Get up close and personal with the wildlife of the coastal Northwest at the Seattle Aquarium.
- Taste your way through Pike Place Market, one of the oldest continuously operated public farmer’s markets in the United States.
- Explore the old and new of Pioneer Square, Seattle’s original downtown hub.