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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Vaishali Bhandari
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A worth it tour! The view is definitely worth it but the tour guide gives a great history of the city throughout the ride which definitely makes the whole cruise even better!
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Annie West
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Beautiful way to see the coastline and Seattle. The Ballard Locks were great to experience!
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Ray S (RayS)
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Fun cruise. Excellent crew and tour guide Lars! Thank you for a great tour.
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Yusuf Audu
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Fantastic, thanks to the good weather. Informative & exciting too....wish it was a bit longer
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U P
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Great tour seeing Seattle from a different angle! Knowledgeable guide gave informative and entertaining commentary and the crew was courteous and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Stacy Smith
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We had a beautiful day for the 2 hour Locks cruise and it was an excellent experience. Emma was a great narrator and very knowledgeable. Seeing the city from the water and going through the locks was great. Highly recommend.
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Joe Sheppard
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Great sunset cruise! Great veiws of Seattle, the views of Mt. Rainier, and some of the surrounding islands, and let's not fail to mention the amazing sunset!
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Luke
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Check out the mummies and Shrunken heads. This place is cool.
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Kelley Stafford
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Very informative and the views were fantastic
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Fran L
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Wonderful views of Seattle and the waterfront with good on board drinks.
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