Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise
Recommended by 94% of travellers
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Seattle, USA
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- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from Elliott Bay and Seattle Harbor on this narrated cruise. Learn about Seattle’s historic waterfront and get an up-close look at one of the world'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 Mt. Rainier. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard the ship.
- Relax on a narrated cruise around Elliot Bay and Seattle Harbor
- Snap scenic photos of the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges
- First-hand look at one of the world's largest shipping terminals
- See the city skyline from a whole new perspective
What's Included
- 1-hour sightseeing cruise
- Live narration
- Interior and exterior seating areas
- Restrooms available on board
- Snacks and beverages (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pier 551101 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Argosy Cruises Main marina location/reservation center is located at Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront. Address: 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
This is the Seattle sightseeing cruise that started it all.
Since 1949, this narrated harbor cruise has been a favorite attraction for millions of people, both visitors from afar and locals alike. Enjoy this sightseeing tour of Seattle’s historic waterfront, with seemingly never-ending views of the city skyline, the Great Wheel Ferris wheel, the Space Needle, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and Mt. Rainier (weather permitting).
The ship typically features an enclosed lower deck with an open upper sun deck, with a maximum capacity of 375 passengers for each departure.
Since 1949, this narrated harbor cruise has been a favorite attraction for millions of people, both visitors from afar and locals alike. Enjoy this sightseeing tour of Seattle’s historic waterfront, with seemingly never-ending views of the city skyline, the Great Wheel Ferris wheel, the Space Needle, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and Mt. Rainier (weather permitting).
The ship typically features an enclosed lower deck with an open upper sun deck, with a maximum capacity of 375 passengers for each departure.
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront (Pass By)
Seattle Great Wheel (Pass By)
Seattle Waterfront (Pass By)
Myrtle Edwards Park (Pass By)
Space Needle (Pass By)
Terminal 91 (Pass By)
Seattle Aquarium (Pass By)
Puget Sound (Pass By)
Olympic Mountain Range (Pass By)
Alki Beach (Pass By)
Mount Rainier (Pass By)
T-Mobile Park (Pass By)
Seattle Stadium (Pass By)
Harbor Island (Pass By)
Smith Tower Visitor Experience (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travellers can participate
- All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
- Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour. Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to departure
- Wheelchair accessible. PLEASE CALL in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
- Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
- All vessels have bathrooms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 350 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Karlene_E
We had a great time. We paid the extra to get on board first to choose our seats and it was totally worth it as there was a large crowd lined up when we got there. The Starboard side has the best view as you are closest to seeing what ia being discussed. The tour guide was great. He was friendly and he knew his stuff. He was having fun too. Seeing a cargo ship being loaded up close was fascinating. The views of the skyline and the mountains were beautiful. I'm glad we decided to take this tour.
Reviews
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Dona_R, Aug 2026
This cruise was a lovely and relaxing way to spend a couple of hours. Lars, our host was both knowledgeable and entertaining. We were blessed to have gorgeous weather which made the cruise even more memorable . Highly recommended.
Rhonda_H, July 2026
It was on time, quiet and relaxing. Full of history and great views. I would certainly go on this cruise again!
Debbie_K, July 2026
Beautiful day on the water. Michael was a Great guide, very informative and friendly. We missed our morning cruise and they honored it later in the day.
qp2npzbnd8, July 2026
It was a beautiful day and so much fun, interesting information. I would definitely recommend you doing it.
Donna_S, July 2026
We were looking forward to this trip, got seated on the boat. Once we were on our way, instead of sitting on one of three decks, people stood by the rail, blocking the views of those of us sitting. When I brought this to the attention of staff, I was ignored. It ruined the sightseeing portion of the trip because rude people would not sit in chairs and the staff refused to suggest they do so.
Dodie_B, July 2026
This was worth every penny! So peaceful, beautiful and very informative! We purchased the pre-board tickets so that we could ensure being on the top deck. Highly recommend doing this, as there’s limited seating. The crew is very friendly and helpful with my disabled husband. I just can’t say enough about how fantastic this cruise was!!! A lifelong dream was fulfilled! Thank you so much!
Andrew_R, July 2026
Very industrial harbor. Not much in the way of scenery. You don’t go very far either. You just circle around.
Lisa_Z, July 2026
I thought the cruise was terrific and Daniel‘s narration on what we were saying was very informative. I would highly recommend this tour.
Myron_D, July 2026
Great value and awesome crew on the boat guide gave lots of interesting information as we went on trip
Melissa, July 2026
Beautiful and informative tour. Our guide was great. She gave so many suggestions on what to see and do, restaurants, attractions, etc. The happy hour drinks at the bar were delicious!!! The view of the whole city was amazing.
Craig_G, July 2026
That you can walk around the boat and check out the view from different angles. I recommend going during the month of July.
Deborah_F, July 2026
Great tour but be careful of price change. There was one price on the Viator website, but the final price was 35% higher. I contacted customer service but they were not helpful.
Micheleoneil, July 2026
We had a first class experience on this cruise.
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and also lots of fun.
The tour was just the right length. Would definitely recommend
Becky_B, July 2026
This tour was a perfect way to see Seattle and learn about the history. Great tour guide and beautiful boat. Would recommend if you have an hour in Seattle.
Melissa_M, July 2026
Tour was supposed to be for 4 hours but it lasted to 7 hours. Some asked to be dropped off to their next tour. Some missed the 4:00 pm checkout time. The driver/tour guide didn’t turn on the air conditioning in the bus, only the fan that makes a lot of noise. You can’t hear the driver because of the noise.
Rosemary_C, July 2026
Interesting commentary that helped us with our plans. Fantastic views of the city from the harbour and the iconic Mount Rainier.
Jennifer_H, July 2026
It was amazing being able to see Seattle from the bay! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Seattle and its history. Highly recommend!
Kelly_N, July 2026
It was really fun and very informational. The only downside for me was that I bought my tickets through Viator. When we got to the site, Argosy was giving “buy one get one free” tickets, but because I bought through Viator, I couldn’t take advantage.
Justyn_M, July 2026
Very informative history of Seattle (old and new) with amazing photo ops! Very comfortable cruise vessel and extremely accommodating staff. Emma did a fantastic job of introducing Seattle and surrounding areas!
Ron_B, July 2026
Beautiful day on the water, spectacular views of the city and fantastic bits of trivia the whole way around. Boat was clean, crew was friendly and they had a great IPA on tap to boot!
Dayciaa_S, July 2026
Jess provided excellent narration and very informative historical context. The cruise boat was also very clean and comfortable. The captains and the entire crew were cordial. I now feel more knowledgeable of Seattle after viewing the beautiful city from the harbor.
Darlene_S, July 2026
Great experience! The guide was very informative and interesting. We enjoyed seeing Seattle from the water.
Molly_H, July 2026
Lovely experience. Jeremiah was en excellent tour guide! The boat was clean and the workers all were very attentive.
Crystal_A, June 2026
My daughter and I had a great time and enjoyed listening to the history. We really wanted to take the 2 hour tour, but there weren’t any times available.
Paula_G, June 2026
Reservation process: easy and fast.
Checking: fast, staff very polite.
Boat: spacious, clean.
Staff: wonderful
Tour: great
Tour guide: explained everything with entusiasm, took questions and explain everything cordially.
James_R, June 2026
Daniel was a very knowledgeable and entertaining tour expert. The views were great and the service was excellent!
BRITT_Y, June 2026
Really enjoyed the trip! It was the perfect amount of time and the weather was great! Learned a lot about the city and felt like it was a really good use of my time.
Sandy_G, June 2026
Very informative cruise about the harbor. Very friendly and kind staff. I would recommend this to friends and family.
Vito_C, June 2026
We had a beautiful clear blue skyline. Very interesting facts .
We enjoyed the cruise. And the view of the white tipped mountains and Mt Rainer
David_B, June 2026
Great Harbor cruise. All the employees were super nice and Daniel our cruise guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out a ton of interesting facts about Seattle and the surrounding area.
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