Parking & Directions
Know Before You Go
Check-In
Queue opens 30 minutes before departure. Show the mobile boarding pass from your confirmation email to the Shoreside crew member at the line entrance.
Boarding Gate Closure
For safety reasons, the boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to departure. If you arrive late, please see a Shoreside Reservationist to rebook your tickets to a later cruise.
Port Valet
For guests joining us after an Alaskan cruise, visit Port of Seattle’s Port Valet program to enjoy the Harbor Cruise & Seattle luggage-free.
Seattle Waterfront | Pier 54 & Pier 55
Ticketing Locations: Pier 54 & 55
Public Transit
King County Metro buses: Several bus routes stop within a short walk of Pier 54 & 55
- Several King County Metro and regional bus routes serve downtown Seattle within walking distance of Pier 54/55. Use Metro’s Trip Planner to find the best route for your starting location and travel time.
Link Light Rail + Walk
- Take the 1 Line to Symphony Station in downtown Seattle. From there, it’s about a 5-10 minute walk to Pier 54 & 55
Seattle Center Monorail
- Ride from Seattle Center to Westlake Center (just above the light rail station). From there, transfer to a bus or walk down to the waterfront (around a 15‑minute stroll). The monorail runs about every 8-10 minutes.
Ferry & Water Taxi: While not directly to Pier 54/55, these are scenic options nearby:
- Washington State Ferries arrive at Colman Dock (just south of Pier 54/55)
- King County Water Taxi (West Seattle route) arrives at Pier 50, located a short walk south along the waterfront.
FREE Waterfront Shuttle (seasonal summer operations)
- Visit King County’s Metro website for the route map, list of stops, and live tracking.
Ride-share & Driving
Ride-share services (Uber/Lyft) can drop you directly at 1101 Alaskan Way. .
Parking
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot, visit the Argosy Cruises SpotHero parking page and book a spot with affordable rates. Questions? Give SpotHero a call at 844.324.7768. Argosy Cruises does not provide parking validation for Pier 54 & 55.
- Waterfront Garage (1108 Western Ave)
- Waterfront Place – Impark Lot #103 (1009 Western Ave)
- Hillclimb Court (1422 Alaskan Way) – Overnight parking available*
- Waterfront Lot (1101 Western Ave) – Overnight parking available*
- 2nd & Seneca Garage (160 Seneca St) – Overnight parking available*
Visit Downtown Seattle Parking or City of Seattle’s e-Park website for additional downtown parking options.
Lake Union | AGC Marina
Ticketing Locations: This location is now selling tickets this season. Choose to go in-person, book online or visit us at our other locations at Pier 54 & 55 on the Seattle Waterfront.
The boarding gate is located at the south end of the AGC parking lot near the fence that borders Kenmore Air. You’ll see an Argosy Cruises banner at the top of the parking lot and a ticket trailer near the dock at the bottom of the parking lot.
If you are having trouble locating the boarding gate, we recommend using the Kenmore Air address (located directly south of our ticket trailer) at 950 Westlake Ave N., Seattle. While we are located at AGC Marina, using the AGC Marina address sometimes drops you further north along Westlake.
Parking
Discounted parking for the AGC Marina Lot is provided for Argosy patrons. To receive the parking discount, you will need to scan the QR code on signs in the parking area using a mobile device or download the Premium Parking app. Follow the steps below:
- Scan the QR code on posted signs or Text “P5538” to 504504
- Enter your phone number and click “Continue”
- Enter your verification code and click “Verify”
- Tap on camera icon or type in license plate.
- Select the “Argosy & MOHAI” rate from the list
- Tap on “Promo code” and enter “ARMO1” to apply the Argosy Cruises discount*.
- Pay balance and you now have paid discounted parking.
*Parking rates are determined by marina & discount code may not be valid on holidays.
Visit BestParking.com or Parkopedia for additional Lake Union parking options.
Public Transit
King County Metro Bus – Route 40
- Route 40 provides frequent service through South Lake Union and along Westlake Avenue N, with stops within a short walk of AGC Marina.
- Check the current schedule and plan your trip through King County Metro.
South Lake Union Streetcar
- The South Lake Union Streetcar connects downtown Seattle and Westlake Center with South Lake Union and Lake Union Park.
- Exit near Lake Union Park and enjoy a short walk to AGC Marina at 1220 Westlake Ave N. Streetcars generally run every 10–15 minutes.
Link Light Rail + Streetcar
- Take the 1 Line to Westlake Station in downtown Seattle.
- From Westlake, transfer to the South Lake Union Streetcar and ride toward Lake Union Park, then walk a short distance to AGC Marina.
- Ride from Seattle Center to Westlake Center, where you can connect to the South Lake Union Streetcar for service toward Lake Union Park and AGC Marina.
Rideshare
- Ride-share services (Uber/Lyft) can drop you on Westlake Ave N near the AGC Building. Just ask your driver to stop at 1200 Westlake Ave N—there’s a convenient layover zone by the marina.