Seattle Happy Hour Cruise
Seattle, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
Make the most of summer in Seattle on an evening river cruise that takes you past the city's skyline from a vantage point on the water. Pass by Elliott Bay, Alki Point, and into Puget Sound as the sun begins to set—perfect for snapping golden hour photos. Up on the top deck, enjoy locally sourced food and drinks (own expense) from the onboard bar and catch glimpse of the Olympic Mountains.
- Perfect for Seattle natives and newcomers alike
- Minimal onboard narration allows you to relax and socialize without distraction
- See Seattle's skyline away from the crowds
- Snap photos of Alki Point Lighthouse and the Space Needle
What's Included
- 1.5-hour cruise around Elliott Bay, Alki Point, and into Puget Sound during golden hour
- 1 drink included — our signature cocktail or mocktail (sub for wine or beer)
- Interior and exterior seating areas
- Restrooms available on board
- Food and additional drinks (available for purchase on board)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pier 541001 Alaskan Wy # 200, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Meet at the Argosy Cruises dock at Pier 54 on the Seattle Waterfront.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.4:30 pm
Ticket Redemption Point
Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Itinerary
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront (Pass By)
Seattle Great Wheel (Pass By)
Myrtle Edwards Park (Pass By)
Space Needle (Pass By)
Terminal 91 (Pass By)
Olympic Mountain Range (Pass By)
Puget Sound (Pass By)
Mount Rainier National Park (Pass By)
Alki Point Lighthouse (Pass By)
Harbor Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 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 - with boarding starting 20 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
- Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to the tour time for final dock/crew safety checks
- Boat departs dock promptly at schedule tour time
- If you have any questions, you can reach us out directly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 175 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
Shannon_M
I had a fantastic experience on the Seattle evening cruise! From start to finish, everything was smooth, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable. The staff were professional and welcoming, creating a calm and friendly atmosphere right away.
The bar served excellent drinks, well-crafted and just what you’d want for a chilled-out evening on the water. One of the best parts was the minimal narration; it allowed for plenty of relaxed conversation without constant interruptions. It struck the perfect balance between informative and peaceful.
The sights were stunning, cruising past the Seattle skyline, Alki Beach, and Alki Point was absolutely beautiful, especially with the great weather we had. It truly showcased the best of the city from the water.
Reviews
4.1
based on 41 reviews
Virginia_N, Sep 2025
A wonderful way to see Seattle. The 2 hour excursion was relaxed and comfortable, The Argosy is comfortable with very clean and spacious restrooms
DANIELLE_P, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise. The staff was excellent and very friendly. The guy who was narrating the cruise was very informative and was very pleasant and funny. Would do the cruise again if I ever come back to Seattle.
DEQI_C, Sep 2025
Pretty good experience with this sunset cruise. Seems to be very popular, so suggest to get there early.
Francis_G, Sep 2025
The cruise was beautiful, with amazing sunset views for pictures. My only advice would be to have more narration of the sites we passed. It could have been more interesting and advantageous to have a better understanding of the sites.
PIETER_I, Aug 2025
Great cruise of Elliott Bay, with beautiful views of the Seattle skyline. Friendly staff and good bar.
Dawn_N, Aug 2025
It was great! Bring a jacket if going on sunset cruise. Drinks were good. Sunset was beautiful! Made for great photos!
Lisa_K, Aug 2025
A nice relaxing tour. Beverages and snacks are sold. Restrooms available. I wish there was some more talking about what we were seeing. But all and all good views.
Amanda_N, Aug 2025
I’m not sure who this cruise would appeal to. It was marketed as good for locals who want a minimally narrated experience, but there was an awful lot of narration, maybe not enough for a tourist though.
I’d say if you’re a tourist, opt for a fully narrated tour. If you’re a local looking for some views, just walk onto the Bainbridge Island ferry and grab a drink in town. You’ll save a bunch of money and probably have a better time.
I’ve been on an Argosy cruise before and recalled it being pretty nice! This boat, however, was run down, the interior was poorly maintained (the ceiling was falling apart and just looked gross), and it wasn't fully cleaned between groups. It was also VERY crowded. There wasn’t enough room to even stand outside and the seating was crammed together. Washington State Ferries are better maintained and less crowded, so seriously consider saving some money and doing that instead!
Despite its shortcomings, I did have fun. There were good cocktails and friendly staff, but I wouldn't recommend it based on value and other options nearby.
Tami_S, Aug 2025
The boat is smooth ride. The view is amazing. Just enough details about the area shared by crew. Plenty of outside seating.
Paul_R, Aug 2025
I have mobility issues and was not able to make it to the pier to convert my voucher into a ticket. I would like to say it is RIDICULOUS that you force us to go to one pier in order to convert the voucher into a ticket. Then go to another pier for the tour. With my mobility issues I was not able to make it to the second per in time for the tour. So basically I'm quite dissatisfied with this tour.
ArleneMarissa_G, Aug 2025
Fantastic relaxing cruise that gives you great views of Elliot Bay. They play soft background music as you cruise and explain some significant sites. Would highly recommend.
Gary_G, Jul 2025
Do not miss the experience. Seattle is even more beautiful from the water, especially at sunset. there was a little mixup regarding the place too trade the voucher for tickets, but we arrived early and clarified that and was first in line to board.
Matt_S, Jul 2025
Start time was shown to be 4:30. We arrived at 4:25 and boat had already left. Cruise operator could not help because it was booked through Viator (3rd party). You are better off booking directly with Argosy because they will refund or rebook you. Viator will not.
Emebet_G, Jul 2025
The scenery was beautiful, and I’d definitely go again next year. The ride was smooth, the entertainment was perfect, and the drinks and snacks were just right. A great experience all around.
Atticus_B, Jul 2025
THE sights were good!! The sky , the weather was literally perfect!! Getting to listen to more music was also fun out on the water.
Maia_R, Jul 2025
Nice time! No frills. Staff was really nice and the large bathroom, bar with snacks, and plentiful seating was great. We had beautiful weather and truly enjoyed!
Shelly_J, Jul 2025
I liked that they didn't do too much talking and the bar on board, it was just a huge circle that we did in the water. I will say it was pretty crowded seating wise and you had to turn the chairs around to look out of the boat. Also there should be more than one bartender as it was a pretty long line.
Tawesha_M, Jul 2025
If you’re looking to just be on a boat (mini ferry) then you’ll like this. There was no commentary for any of the areas passed. An expensive trip on the beautiful water
Raissa_L, Jul 2025
It was fun , beautifal view, not too much narration, very streamlined operation. Although the website has soo much info sort of info overload might want to add some more drop downs people can open and close as needed. I would pay extra for premium lush seating like some cushioned sofa type vip setting. Would do again
Tracy_L, Jul 2025
While this was a nice tour, the chairs were set up with our backs to the view. It was nice for conversations, but not for views. They should have been in the center facing out to allow for standing at the rails to look around. I know they were trying to make sure people had places to sit, but most people want to look out. I'm the plus side, we got to see a humpback whale in the distance, which was unexpected and cool.
steve_s, Jul 2025
A veri nice trip on the water. Boat was very neat and clean. Well organized. Would have liked a little more narrative
Deann_W, Jun 2025
The scenery is beautiful. Appreciated the great commentary. Very relaxing. Well worth taking this trip,
Maria_V, Jun 2025
Overall good for the price. We had a good time. It’s family friendly and has many seating options.
The bartenders need more experience working with diverse people. They assumed a fam member was drunk only because he was struggling to communicate in English.
Melissa_V, Jun 2025
Best experience ever! Very much worth the time and money. The staff was fantastic-very friendly and interactive.
Shannon_M, Jun 2025
I had a fantastic experience on the Seattle evening cruise! From start to finish, everything was smooth, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable. The staff were professional and welcoming, creating a calm and friendly atmosphere right away.
The bar served excellent drinks, well-crafted and just what you’d want for a chilled-out evening on the water. One of the best parts was the minimal narration; it allowed for plenty of relaxed conversation without constant interruptions. It struck the perfect balance between informative and peaceful.
The sights were stunning, cruising past the Seattle skyline, Alki Beach, and Alki Point was absolutely beautiful, especially with the great weather we had. It truly showcased the best of the city from the water.
David_M, Aug 2024
I was disappointed with the whole experience. I had to talk with the desk people inside Argosy. They wanted me to reschedule after we missed the 630 boat. I reserved two seats on the 7:00 cruise and they had me down for 6:30. What a joke. After fixing the mess, we went on board and it was boring, the guy talking was not the best and the whole thing, after departing the boat, I just wanted to be back in the hotel room. Traffic, the people and the atmosphere were just unexciting. Wouldn't recommend
amanda_w, Aug 2024
seeing the water was nice and it was a nice boat, my only issue was lack of narration. spent a lot of time trying to figure out what things were on my own
J_S, Aug 2024
We had lovely weather including a beautiful sunset. Captain and crew were welcoming and knowledgeable.
Kayla_E, Aug 2024
Went on the cruise for a proposal and was very nice! Such a fun thing to do with couples and friends. Full of amazing views.
Diane_C, Aug 2024
Beautiful evening cruise of The Sound. Our family truly enjoyed the experience! Plenty of space for everyone to sit and enjoy the outdoor area.
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