Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise
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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
- Led by a local guide that brings Seattle’s rich past and vibrant present to life
- Panoramic and up-close views of the Seattle skyline and shipping port
- Sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound
- Full-service bar with cocktails, local wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages & snacks for purchase
- Interior and exterior seating areas
- Onboard Restroom facilities
- 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)
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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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.
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Travelers praise this Seattle cruise for its stunning natural and urban views, including panoramic skyline and mountain vistas from spacious, clean boats with comfortable amenities. Guides receive consistent commendation for knowledgeable, engaging narration that enriches the experience. The tour offers good value with reasonable pricing and a well-paced itinerary, though a few find the duration longer than expected. Overall, the combination of scenic perspectives, comfort, and informative guidance creates a memorable city insight.
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Very friendly and tour guide knowledge of landmarks. Food good from snack bar. Weather was great for touring.
El was tour guide awesome guide highly knowledgeable you will wish it was longer it was so good. Highly recommend
Great overview of the city from the water. Lots of history and interesting information. Crew was very knowledgeable.
great way to get a video of seattle’s skyline. angelo was very knowledgeable and helpful tour guide.
This was a great tour of the skyline and working harbor. The boat was very clean and the bar service was great. Daniel was very informative and entertaining.
A quick, easy, and excellent value for money trip from the Seattle waterfront. Fantastic views of the city skyline, especially from the open top deck if you are lucky with the weather, and brilliant commentary by Charlie that added knowledge and humour to the tour!
This tour was amazing! Such a fun way to see great views of the city. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable.
This was a nice harbor tour. We have been on others that have been better however. It was barely an hour and didn’t cover very much area.
Very informative, fun, and relaxing tour! The tour guide was thorough in pointing out and explaining all the sights and wildlife, as well as answering individual questions. Highly recommend!
It was very interesting! Weather was nice and we enjoyed the views and fun facts :) The drinks were also a bonus.
The tour guide is very knowledgeable and presents everything with humor and intelligence. Thanks Kit!
Its fun and very interesting. Our tour guide Jeff was so wonderfully funny. I didnt realized how accomplished Seattle really is. Learning about the history of Seattle and all the famous people involved in making Seattle memories was a plus. It truly made amazing start to our 6 year anniversary.
It was really nice! The guy who was speaking was so nice, had a lot of fun facts, and just the overall vibe was great! The water wasn’t choppy or really cold which was perfect! I would most definitely go back again!
Great views of the city from the water! The history lesson was perfect to learn about the different areas as well.
It was a typical weather day in Seattle…definitely bring a jacket. All of the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. Thank you for a great experience!
We had a blast and the skyline was very cool. Great crew and boat. Highly recommended. Would do it again
Very nice way to see the skyline. Informative and fun. We enjoyed the narration and there was plenty of room to sit.
The guide on the boat , Daniel , has a wealth of knowledge and stories to tell ,and holds your attention for duration. The weather was also good and that may the trip even better. I would recommend this trip to friends and family
Really informative
If wanted a drink staff would take your order and bring it to you
Although the weather was not great (overcast, windy and cold), the service, boat crew and commentary were fantastic!
The people were friendly and polite. The facts presented during the cruise were very informative. I really enjoyed it!
We could not understand 90% of what was being said on the mic. The voice of the speaker did not project well. We enjoyed the cruise portion. Staff were helpful.
Excellent day and weather so could see the Mount and hills of Seattle.
Presenter was very informative and nice to see Seattle from the water. She was very knowledgeable and we found out some interesting facts. Tour was well organised. They have a bar on the boat so nice to have a drink on deck whilst viewing the lovely scenery.
Excellent cruise with a good commentary on Seattle highlights. We saw far more than we expected by the inclusion of the dockyard
This was a very enjoyable 1hour long trip around Elliott’s Bay. Really good guide with interesting facts all the way round on a nice, clear audio system. Boat was clean and comfortable with really friendly bar staff. Excellent value for money
Relaxing boat trip around the bay. Easy to find meeting point and efficient loading of boat with plenty of facilities. Commentary was good
Really nice boat ride with lots of space on the deck and excellent views of the city/surroundings. Crew onboard did a great job making us enjoy the ride, especially when my sister is susceptible to motion sickness. Price feels a bit high for this short cruise imo, but for you it maybe ok.
The pier was walking distance from the Symphony light rail station, making it incredibly easy for us to navigate & locate as 1st time Seattle visitors. Overall great experience.
Great way to see the skyline. Beautiful views of the sound. We had a great tour guide! Loved it! Would definitely recommend.
The crew was amazing. Loved the experience, even in the rain. Angelo and Jeremiah were pretty cool. Thank you.
This was a nice and relaxing cruise through the bay. Traveling north then south, no matter which side you're sitting on the views are beautiful!!!
Try to catch the sunset!
There were beautiful sights on this tour. A majority of the tour seemed to be about container shipping facts, other nautical facts, lots of naval facts. A bit of that is interesting but the tour is advertised as a tour of Seattle's harbor pointing out notable sights in Seattle.
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