2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges
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Seattle, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See a new side of Gig Harbor—and soak up the wild scenery of Puget Sound—on this boat tour. Meet your Coast Guard-certified captain, hop aboard the ex-navy boat, and set sail. You’ll see impeccable views of Mt. Rainier’s snowy peak, and admire local landmarks like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. As you go, look out for eagles, seals, porpoises, and other wildlife, and learn more about the region’s history.
- See a perspective many visitors miss on this boat tour of Puget Sound
- Admire views of the coast and Mt. Rainier from the water’s edge
- Learn all about the area and its history from your guide’s commentary
- Get up close and personal with Pacific Northwest sights and scenery
What's Included
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8829 N Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, USA
Our dock is at Anthony's Restaurant in Gig Harbor, WA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Gig Harbor (Pass By)
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Pass By)
Point Defiance Park (Pass By)
Salmon Beach Road (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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
This tour was absolutely incredible!!!! We had such a great experience!!! We were amazed on how steller our captian was with his knowledge and the care he took with every passager. He was funny, humble, and very accommodating. I will highly recommend for all of our friends to experience this tour. For anyone reading this, you will absolutely enjoy this unique and wonderful tour.
Reviews
4.9
based on 281 reviews
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It was a beautiful day on the water. Captain Tom and crew Hunter were very helpful and informative. We saw eagles, seals, sea lions and otters. We learned about the history of Gig Harbor, the Narrows Bridge and Salmon Beach. Very informative!
Family friendly, entertaining adventure. You will learn a lot and have a beautiful and relaxing time!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for coming Amber.
Outstanding from start to finish!!! We took our 89 year old birthday girl and she was speechless. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and he masterfully wove the history of Gig Harbor and Puget Sound into the presentation. Highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you Christine. We are happy you and the Birthday Girl had a good time.
Very informative and fun boat trip. The captain was personable and knowledgeable. We saw some beautiful scenery and wildlife.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you. We are glad you had a good time!
We had a great time! It was the perfect amount of time, we had great views, saw about 6 bald eagles and a lot of seals! Our captain was great and very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Lorena!
Our guide shared lots of information about the local sights. The view was beautiful and we saw loads of wildlife.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Awesome! Thank you!
What an amazing tour! Beautiful boat ride on the bay, saw lots of wildlife, our guide was very informative and fun!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Teresa! We are glad you enjoyed our tour!
We had beautiful weather, and saw so much wildlife: porpoises, eagles, guillemots, a stellar sea lion and harbor seals. Our guide was informative and did a great job of sharing history about the bridge, Vashon and Point Defiance.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Wonderful! Thank you Pamela.
It was very interesting. Captain Ethan was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable. He was very friendly and took the time to make sure we were all comfortable during the tour. Would definitely recommend the tour because of Captain Ethan.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Yes, indeed.
Well worth it. Ethan was a great story-teller, narrator and boat captain.
It was relaxing and informative. We learned about Galloping Gertie as well as the helpful octopus, saw 100 harbor seals and soaked in the sounds and sights of the sound.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Outstanding Kay! Thank you for your review!
It was a great and wonderful trip around Gig Harbor. Very informative and we saw Eagles and seals. I would recommend this trip for everyone.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Warren, Thank you for your review! We the love the harbor seals and bald eagles!
We spent a wonderful 2 hours learning a great deal about Gig Harbor, Galloping Gertie, and all of the wildlife…eagles, harbor seals, etc. Great stories! We will be back and will recommend the tour to others!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Anne, Thank you for telling others about our tour!
This was a great way to see Gig Harbor and learn of its history. Our boat guide, Ethan, was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and careful as was the young woman who piloted the boat. The seating was comfortable and we were fortunate to have seen a couple of bald eagles and lots of harbor seals. The day was beautiful and sunny and sitting under the little canopy offered some shade. This is a great activity for families, we had our son and wife and 5 year old boy. Everyone enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Alicia, We appreciate your detailed review and your great photos!
Great trip to take to learn a little bit about the Gig Harbor area and enjoy the water! There’s a surprising amount of wildlife and history on this trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I like your special comments Beth. Thank you!
The captain was knowledgeable about the area and shared a lot of history which was nice. When we got close to eagles we slowed down so people could see and enjoy watching them. It was really nice, I’ll take out of town guests on this again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you Tomie! See you again with your friends!
Fantastic boat tour with amazing captain and first mate! It was informative and fun! We learned so much about the harbor and the bridge is, and we even saw lots of wildlife!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you Michelle! We love the wildlife!
Wonderful boat tour experience with history of the Tacoma Narrows and Gig Harbor. Captain and mate were excellent navigators. Boat was safe and comfortable. Scenery and sights were incredible throughout the two hour trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for coming Abigail!
Fantastic!!!!!
Ethan is a great orator, great sense of humor and relates well with tourists. We take all our visitors on this cruise
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Ruth, we are glad you had a great time!
It is a small boat with no bathroom with a two person crew. The captain was well informed and friendly. He was very helpful with assisting my boarding and debarking due to my physical disability. My daughter and I enjoyed the tour and fortunately there was great weather that day! Warm and sunny!
Response from Host, May 2026
Yay! Thank you Barbara! Sunny, warm Day!
Wonderful tour of Gig Harbor and Tacoma Narrows. We saw bald eagles and lots of sea lions. Our guide was full of interesting history and local lore. It was the perfect way to spend a beautiful PNW afternoon!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much Kimberly! Wea re glad you had a great time. Capt. Ethan and Greg
This was a beautiful day. A tad cool.
Captain Ethan was VERY knowledgeable and we learned ALOT in our 2 hour tour. We saw 3 bald eagles, too many to count harbor seals 30+ and Blue heron. You won’t be disappointed!
Dress appropriately!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your helpful comments, Sally!
Enjoyable boat ride around the harbor and Narrows bridge with an interesting narration of the history of the area, the wildlife and the geology. We thought a 2 hour excursion was the perfect amount of time.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Perfect, thank you!
The tour guides were amazing and very knowledgeable! Definitely recommend taking this tour! 10/10 experience from start to finish!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you Charles for your review and a 10 out of 10!
This was a wonderful 2 hours of scenery, history, stories, and wildlife. Great crew and
excellent value !
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you Judy! We are glad you loved our crew and tour!
We had a super great time. The Captain and First Mate were very pleasant. The Captain was very knowledgeable. He shared all kinds of interesting information about the Harbor, bridge, land, wildlife, etc. I already told my family whom lives local to take this cruise.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for recommending our tours Joan!
Capt Ethan was terrific. He was very knowledgeable about the area and gladly answered all our questions.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Great! Thank you for your review.
Enjoyable. The Captain was very knowledgeable. Great to see Gig Harbor from the water. Will do it again.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Brenda, We look forward you your next tour! Thank you for your review!
Beautiful scenery not seen on land. Excellent background info. Safe and for all ages. Going under the Narrows Bridge was a once in a lifetime event.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your enthusiastic review!
Fantastic tour, great views, fascinating history, and wildlife that included a porpoise and a huge group of harbor seals.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Everyone loves the seals on Puget Sound. Thanks Monica!
Great tour, very informative. Captain Ethan was great. Saw tons of harbor seals, a few bald eagles, a porpoise, what’s not to love?
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your enthusiasm, Adam!
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