Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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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.
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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
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers 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 travelers
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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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Freddie_S, Aug 2026
The tour guide was amazing! The chairs weren’t secure, but like the fact that there was food and flexibility to move around. The line wasn’t long, and it allowed us to. Pardon on time. Excellent tour.
Stephanie_B, Aug 2026
Was very comfortable and enjoyable! Many options between indoor and outdoor to see the sights. Can easily see from both sides but starboard is best
Bob_N, Aug 2026
Pleasant way to get a view and feel for Seattle and its history from the water.
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Ed_S, Aug 2026
Wonderful 1 hour sight seeing cruise. Make sure you bring a jacket as the wind picks up while the boat is moving. I suggest sitting in the middle seats or the right side of the ship to see what the cruise director is speaking about. The left side of the boat view can be blocked.
kathleen_c, Aug 2026
The tour guide was really quiet and not very enthusiastic. It was expensive but a short cruise that didn't go anywhere. Maybe charge less and it would be worth it. I wish he had more interesting stories. i wish we went closer to the island instead of the shipping port.
Steve_O, Aug 2026
Good overview cruise with a very informative guide Joseph. A quick activity to introduce Seattle especially for the novices .
Lori_B, Aug 2026
Ordering great weather def enhanced our experience! Nate was a great narrator - gave good info on our way of the harbor tour, tho we would've enjoyed a bit longer so we could learn even more of the history of the opening of the harbor industry itself.
Ruth_M, Aug 2026
It was really amazing, especially at sunset.
I highly recommend it and it was also very affordable. Do it!
Kim_P, Aug 2026
The boat is nice and clean and spacious. If you want to be on the top deck, get there early and try to get on first because everybody rushes for the top deck.
Tricia_D, Aug 2026
Well run. The guide on the ship was very informative and spoke clearly. It was a nice way to see the skyline and get a glimpse into the importance of Seattle as a shipping port for the West Coast.
Lori_L, Aug 2026
This was a great experience to top off our visit to Seattle! The views were beautiful and our tour guide was so interesting and full of interesting information about the city. We had a fabulous time!
Lori_D, Aug 2026
Parking is not at the harbor. Allow extra time to park and walk. You can't bring food or drink on the boat. They sell their own refreshments on the boat and made me throw my brand new coffee away upon boarding.
Christie_A, Aug 2026
Our family and friends loved this tour of the Seattle harbor..The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.
David_M, Aug 2026
My favorite way to grasp the basic layout of the downtown area and some interesting History. The 1 hr duration is easy to squeeze into your day, and leaves one ready for more. I have been on this cruise at least four different times in 20years. Comfortable seating too.
Adam_G, Aug 2026
It was amazing. Wonderful first time experience. I definitely recommend this cruise to anyone looking to learn more about Seattle water front.
TeresaL_G, Aug 2026
The whole experience was fantastic! From the ease of purchasing the tickets to the knowledgeable guide, every aspect was great!
Kecia_T, Aug 2026
The Harbor Cruise is always an enjoyable experience. So relaxing, and there is always a crew member providing a combination of facts and humor about the city. A must while visiting the pier/city!
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, Jul 2026
It was on time, quiet and relaxing. Full of history and great views. I would certainly go on this cruise again!
Debbie_K, Jul 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, Jul 2026
It was a beautiful day and so much fun, interesting information. I would definitely recommend you doing it.
Donna_S, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 2026
Very industrial harbor. Not much in the way of scenery. You don’t go very far either. You just circle around.
Lisa_Z, Jul 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, Jul 2026
Great value and awesome crew on the boat guide gave lots of interesting information as we went on trip
Melissa, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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
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