Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Seattle, USA

High interest

Booked 10+ times today.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Lee_S ·

Mar 2026

Easy to locate on the pier! Each pier is clearly numbered. Check in takes place at easily recognisable tents before boarding. Boarding and departure were all prompt. And the tour was on time start to finish. Kyle the tour guide was informative and humorous without over doing it. We had a lucky day with a clear view over the sound with a perfect view of mount rainer!

· Eric_S ·

Jan 2026

A must do. Great tour with excellent views of Downtown, The Big Wheel, The Space Needle, Lumen Field, the harbour and so much more. We got lucky with CLEAR BLUE SKIES. Love Seattle.

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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 55
1101 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.

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)

Lumen Field (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

4.7

based on 2,087 reviews

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Nice trip.

Mary_P, Mar 2026

The crew was very friendly. The trip was informative about history and buildings. I really don't know why my response has to be over 190 characters.

Lovely guide great tour and view!

Lee_S, Mar 2026

Cruising in Seattle

Ginaline_D, Mar 2026

It was fun with added history about Seattle. It was a bit chilly and breezy morning. Nice to see Seattle from the Elliott Bay's angle.

Rainy

Nicolette_H, Feb 2026

Easy but informational. The second floor starboard side is the best. The hot chocolate and popcorn are super affordable

Great way to spend a couple hours, even if you are a local!

Edward_A, Feb 2026

Plenty of seating, great views, make sure you choose a day to trip when the weather is agreeable! Food and drinks are available too.

Sunday Afternoon

Amanda_A, Feb 2026

Check in 30 mind before scheduled time. Nice, Great tour information! Beautiful and informative. Great spacious boat!

A nice historical cruise in the harbor.

Greg_S, Feb 2026

You can sit inside or outside , they have bathrooms and food/drinks. They give a nice narrative of Seattle .

Seattle Fun

Bobbi_W, Feb 2026

This was an awesome tour with a very knowledgeable guide. The history and scenery you see while on this tour makes the price very reasonable!!

It was great to see the city in a totally different way. I recommend that everyone visiting take the cruise.experience!

Shelia_M, Feb 2026

Nothing but take the cruise its so worth it. They have great prices for the details and the experience you wouldnt get of the city any other way.

A Must Do for Seattle tourist

Eric_S, Jan 2026

A must do. Great tour with excellent views of Downtown, The Big Wheel, The Space Needle, Lumen Field, the harbour and so much more. We got lucky with CLEAR BLUE SKIES. Love Seattle.

Beautiful views of the...

Lisa_W, Jan 2026

Beautiful views of the skyline and Mt Ranier. Guide was great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Easy

elizabeth_f, Jan 2026

Easy cruise along the water seeing the sites. I would recommend this tour. You just kicked back relax and look around.

Very informative

leslie_w, Jan 2026

Great experience. The crew was very nice and friendly. The guide is very knowledgeable and provides a lot of detail about the city.

Lovely and quick tour of Seattle/Elliott’s Bay!

Daniel_L, Jan 2026

No matter what day it is, the tour guide we had, Casey, made it so interesting! The whole crews hospitality was on point.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Daniel, we sincerely appreciate your lovely review! It’s wonderful to hear that Casey and our crew provided both an engaging tour and heartfelt hospitality. Making every day special for our guests is our top priority, and your recognition inspires us to keep delivering exceptional experiences. Thank you for choosing Argosy Cruises!

Pleasant experience

Olga_N, Dec 2025

It was very pleasant, and we enjoyed learning about Seattle and its history. It was a sunny day and all the mountains were visible, which definitely added to the experience.

My husband and I liked it...

josephine_h, Dec 2025

My husband and I liked it a lot. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the whole staff were nice.

A winter adventure in Seattle

Joan_G, Dec 2025

They will be experiencing iconic views of Seattle’s skyline, port and mountains and what more, there’s a guide on board who is very knowledgeable of the city and its surroundings - they offer clear narration of everything you”ll need to know. This is worth a visit!

Amazing Facts

Annette_P, Dec 2025

It was great!! We learned things about Seattle we had no idea of before the relationship with Nordstrom's as well as the barges that were pointed out to carry cargo from main 48 to either Hawaii or Alaska. Then didn't realize the logo for Starbucks wore a crown.

POC need not go

CherylDavis, Dec 2025

The trip began with everyone greeting us and we were off to a good start. The tour guide did an amazing job giving us the history of the harbor and Seattle. He started that he would be coming around to ask each group where they were from, he spoke only to the white people on the boat. The people of color on the cruise, he passed by, my daughter followed him onto the second deck, she brought popcorn, only to see him do the same thing there. I had no idea that the policy of your organization was to ignore people of color and he had the nerve to smile at all the passengers as they left the ship and wish them a good day, the nerve! How awful for passengers to witness discrimination in real time. We won’t be using your company for tours again, we were disappointed twice, the tour guide never showed up or contacted us on the Wednesday Pikes Market tour, and the experience on the harbor cruise was too much!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Cheryl, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your visit to Seattle and especially on our Harbor Cruise. While the Pike Place Market tour was not operated by our company, we understand how disappointing that experience must have been. We are particularly concerned by what you shared about your time on our cruise. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful experience for every guest, and what you described does not reflect our values. Your feedback is being reviewed by our management team to ensure appropriate steps are taken. We have also reached out to you directly via email. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment this caused you and your daughter, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Sunny in Seattle? Who knew

Stephanie_Q, Dec 2025

The cruise was fantastic! Our host was so knowledgeable and friendly and so was the rest of the staff! We lucked out with an absolutely beautiful day which made the experience unforgettable!

Must do in Seattle

Maegan_P, Dec 2025

We were lucky with the weather, but this is a must do in Seattle. It was a little chilly, but they have an indoor area with the same views, a bar and snacks for sale. Definitely a great way to see the city from the water. Would do again next time..

Harbor cruise

Jennifer_B, Dec 2025

Nice experience. Very informative. Only downside was a group of teenagers talking throughout the deck hand speaking, so it was a little hard to hear.

Harbor Tour

Lorraine_M, Nov 2025

Dress warm. It is relaxing and informative. You might be able to get on an earlier tour if you check with the ticket booth.

The panoramic view of...

Georgia_B, Nov 2025

The panoramic view of Seattle was very enjoyable. Seeing the actual working of the huge cranes in the industrial section of the tour was amazing. The weather on this particular was beautiful!

Excellent excursion in Seattle

GregoryA_M, Nov 2025

Excellent tour. Crew of the ship were very knowledgeable and very friendly. I would recommend this tour to everyone.

Great way to spend an hour

Frank_R, Nov 2025

Great way to spend an hour getting to know a little more about the Seattle waterfront. Our tour guide Nate was super knowledgeable, funny and engaging and made the whole experience fun and interesting. Would definitely recommend this on your next visit to Seattle!