Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise
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Seattle, USA
- 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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Terminal 91 (Pass By)
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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
Johanna_L
I had an absolutely incredible experience on the Seattle cruise of the bay! From the moment we stepped aboard, everything was seamless, welcoming, and beautifully organized. The views were breathtaking—watching the skyline, mountains, and water all come together was something we won’t forget anytime soon. Seeing the Space Needle from the water was a highlight and made the experience even more special.
The crew was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about making the experience memorable for everyone on board. The atmosphere was relaxing yet elevated, and every detail felt thoughtfully curated.
Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, this is a must-do experience. Perfect for unwinding, celebrating, or just soaking in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Highly recommend—easy 5 stars!
Reviews
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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
Becky_B, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 2026
Interesting commentary that helped us with our plans. Fantastic views of the city from the harbour and the iconic Mount Rainier.
Jennifer_H, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 2026
Great experience! The guide was very informative and interesting. We enjoyed seeing Seattle from the water.
Molly_H, Jul 2026
Lovely experience. Jeremiah was en excellent tour guide! The boat was clean and the workers all were very attentive.
Crystal_A, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 2026
Daniel was a very knowledgeable and entertaining tour expert. The views were great and the service was excellent!
BRITT_Y, Jun 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, Jun 2026
Very informative cruise about the harbor. Very friendly and kind staff. I would recommend this to friends and family.
Vito_C, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Deborah_H, Jun 2026
Had the best time! The young people who first greet you are so friendly and well trained. Helped my 97 year old mom down the ramp and into the boat with such patience. And the tour was wonderful.
Kathryn_S, Jun 2026
Great day to be out on the water. Guide was very informative. I'm gave info on highlights of history and also industrial aspect of the area.
Becky_D, Jun 2026
Very calm and relaxing and knowledgeable tour guide. Loved getting to hear about Seattle and the current features and the history.
Elizabeth_H, Jun 2026
Very informative tour . More informative about the operator would have been helpful - operators name was not on the ticket so we had to ask if we were at the right tent
Susan_R, Jun 2026
Good history about the area. Great tour guide and all of the crew were very friendly. I have already recommended it to friends.
Marianne_P, Jun 2026
For some reason they didn’t recognize the board first option on it ticket they apologized later but we paid the upgrade for nothing The tour was very nice
Brenda_J, May 2026
Very interesting and a very nice tour super nice people on board ship.
Snacks and drinks available for purchase❤️
Brandi_S, May 2026
Loved this. Great view of the city and learned about ongoings in and around the harbour. My kids and I barely missed our resrvtion time by literally seconds and they were kind enough to get us rescheduled without any hassle at all on the next tour time.
Evem if you are only in the city for a short while this is a MUST DO!
Liduvina_A, May 2026
It was very nice. Very clean and the tour guy very knowledgeable. Explain everything to us about the story of Seattle. She was awesome?
Sarah_B, May 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable. She pointed out different things to see. We got to see a mountain.
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