Seattle Sunset Cruise

CRUISE LENGTH

1.5 hours

Departs from

Seattle Waterfront

Details

Minimal Narration

Sunset Cruises Return in 2027

Our 2026 Sunset Cruise season has come to a close. Thank you for joining us for golden-hour views and summer evenings on the water! The Sunset Cruise will return in May 2027, with new sailing dates to be announced.

In the meantime, explore our currently available Seattle cruises.

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Amenities

Golden Hour & Sunset Views on Puget Sound

There’s no better way to experience a summer evening in Seattle than from the water. Step aboard the Seattle Sunset Cruise, a relaxing 1.5-hour cruise with minimal narration, timed perfectly to capture the golden hour and sunset over Puget Sound.

Head to the open-air deck as the city begins to glow in the warm evening light while the captain guides our Elliott Bay cruise past the working waterfront. Take in breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline, passing ferries, and the Olympic Mountains as the day winds down. Looking for a sunset sail with friends, a date night on the water, or just a quiet way to soak in summer? The Seattle Sunset Cruise is a peaceful and unforgettable way to end the day.

Your experience includes:

  • 1.5-hour scenic cruise through Elliott Bay, past Alki Point, and into Puget Sound 
  • Perfectly timed summer departures to experience golden hour and sunset 
  • Panoramic views of the Seattle skyline and the working waterfront 
  • A relaxed atmosphere with minimal narration so you can take in sunset over the Olympic Mountains  
  • Full-service bar on board with cocktails, local wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available for purchase
  • Full-service bar – Sip on local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages like margaritas (Please, no outside drink permitted)
  • Variety of local snacks – Purchase from a menu of delicious pre-packaged sandwiches, salads and snacks (Please, no outside food permitted)
  • Indoor seating/Outdoor space – Whether you enjoy the breeze through your hair or like to stay cozy, you have the choice of indoor seating or the spacious outdoors
  • Restrooms – All of our vessels are equipped with gender specific, gender neutral or single stall restrooms
  • ADA accessibility – Our crew is trained to help guests with wheelchairs, strollers, scooters, etc. to navigate our docks, vessels and facilities. For specific ADA questions, please call our office at 206.623.1445

Departure Information

Your Sunset Cruise departs from Pier 54, 1001 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98104. Pier 54 is one pier south of the Argosy Cruises main location along the Seattle waterfront.

Find departure address & parking information – HERE

Additional Details
Cruise route is approximate and can change based on each sailing’s weather patterns, vessel traffic, and other non-predictable factors, and based on our experienced captains’ discretion. Boarding begins about 20 minutes prior to departure and onboard seating is first-come, first-served.

No outside food or drink allowed onboard.

Alki Beach Park

Alki Beach Park

Alki Point Lighthouse

Alki Point Lighthouse

Olympic Sculpture Park

Olympic Sculpture Park

Seattle Skyline

Seattle Skyline

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Zoë Lawrenson
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Excellent cruise, we really enjoyed it and had a great guide. The warm adult ciders with local spirits were a great addition a slightly chilly day so we could still be outside / in seat service was great. Views were pretty and guide was knowledgeable.
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Flower Le
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Crew and captain explained everything so well. Nate, our guide, was excellent! It was a short trip, but I learned a lot about the history of Seattle. I would definitely recommend for anyone visiting the city for the first time!
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Arslan Akhtar
2 days ago
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Simply amazing tour of Seattle from the sea. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and pointed everything that you would want to learn about. I would definitely recommend the one hour tour. The boat was very large and comfortable.
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David Schexnayder
3 days ago
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A glorious day in and around the city and the bay, with perfect weather and views of the skyline.
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Kendra Brumley
3 days ago
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We had an amazing time on this boat tour! Our host was the perfect mix of fun, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. You could tell they genuinely enjoyed sharing the history and interesting facts about Seattle, and they kept everyone entertained the entire time. The tour struck a great balance between sightseeing, local history, and the classic tourist experience. We saw beautiful scenery, learned a ton, and had a lot of laughs along the way. Highly recommend for both first-time visitors and locals looking to see the city from a different perspective!
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Keith Bellamy
5 days ago
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The tour was interesting and informative! All crew members were very welcoming and delightful! The ship was very clean and well maintained! It also gives you a different view and perspective of the city! I would strongly recommend to anyone.
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Maria T
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While visiting Seattle before our Alaska Cruise we decided on this attraction. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day which is rare in this city. The waterfront cruise was relaxing and the tour guide was very informative. Highly recommend and is only an hours and there are beautiful views.
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Mike Hughes
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I loved my 1 hour cruise. Beautiful scenery. Information provided by "Mike" was interesting and entertaining. Having the option of indoor and on deck seating was great. I highly recommend!
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Elisabeth Emptaz
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We did the locks tour and enjoyed a lot the variety of landscapes, the pace and even more Elle's great explanations and stories.
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Emily Farley
6 days ago
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Great views of the Seattle skyline. Great tour guide, Nate with interesting stories and the right amount of humor. Would go again! We even saw Mt. Rainier which is only visible 90 days out of the year.
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