Seattle Harbor Cruise

CRUISE LENGTH

1 Hour

Departs from

Pier 55

Details

Led by Local Guide

Seattle’s Original Harbor Cruise™

During this 1-hour cruise around Elliott Bay, experience all the beauty and history Seattle has to offer. Spend time with a local guide, learning about Seattle’s historic waterfront and getting an up-close look at one of the west coast’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 Mount Rainier, making for the perfect photo op

Your experience includes:

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 on board with cocktails, local wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available for purchase

Plan & Save

Purchase tickets in advance and save! Secure the best price possible by booking ahead and reserving your spot.

Groups of 20 or more: Purchase group tickets (Minimum 20) on the Harbor Cruise and save

CityPASS® reservations: First, purchase CityPASS® tickets online for immediate mobile ticket delivery. Next, redeem CityPASS® tickets online to reserve your visit date & time and receive your Harbor Cruise boarding pass. LEARN MORE about saving up to 47% off a Harbor Cruise plus 4 more top Seattle attractions with Seattle CityPASS® tickets.

Amenities

Full-service bar – Sip on local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages like a margarita in the summer and hot cocoas in the winter. No outside food or beverage allowed onboard.
Variety of local snacks – Purchase from a menu of delicious pre-packaged sandwiches, salads and snacks
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 Harbor Cruise departs from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront – 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101.

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.

Purchase First to Board for first access to board, visit the bar, and find a seat. Vessel available on the day of your sailing may vary.

No outside food or drink allowed onboard.

Seattle Skyline

Container Shipping

Mount Rainier

Olympic Sculpture Park

Sightseeing? Seattle CityPASS® saves up to 47% by bundling our 1-hour Harbor Cruise with admission to 4 more top Seattle attractions, in one easy purchase.

First to Board

Skip the line, board first! Your exclusive pass to priority boarding, 15% off all beverages during your Harbor Cruise, and a covered waiting area. Select First to Board as an Add-on during checkout.

Combo Tickets

Have plans for more than just a cruise? Combo tickets are a great way to enhance your trip with additional sights.

Groups

Traveling or visiting with a larger crew? We got you! Experience Seattle altogether on one of our public sightseeing cruises.

      
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   Andre Brantome 
 1 days ago
 
 
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What an amazing day. Exceptional crew that worked very hard to deliver guests a memorable experience. Very entertaining, informative and hilarious narration. Ben was just awesome, took time to help with pictures. The locks were very cool to traverse. They also provided perfect weather with clear skies with a clear view of Mt. Rainier. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   james prosser 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The tour was very enjoyable. The guide provided a detailed history of Seattle and the harbor and it was interesting seeing the ports up close
  
 
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   Gary Bauer 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very nice Ballard Locks cruise.  In addition to it being a relaxing, casual tour in calm waters, the key was the tour guide (sorry I didn't get her name).  With only a couple of breaks in her commentary, she enlighten us with many current and historical facts regarding city and sights.

The locks themselves were interesting though not that dramatic unless it was your first time to see locks in action.  I have been through several including the Panama Canal.  Again, I enjoyed  the whole experience with the commentary being the highlight.
  
 
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   Gabriel Soto 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The boat was clean the boat was on time and the view was excellent
  
 
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   Danielle Fazza 
 2 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. O passeio foi muito legal e agradável. O guia Daniel soube explicar tudo.
  
 
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   紀秀美（紀老師） 
 3 days ago
 
 
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西雅圖熱鬧的區域，很有生命力！
  
 
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   Alma Thacker 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The one hour harbour tour was fantastic.  There are multiple viewing areas, both inside and outside.  The tour guide was very informative.  The tour was a very smooth boat ride.  There were optional drinks and snacks you could purchase.  The inside seating areas were very comfortable.  There wasn't a bad spot in the whole boat.  I was too busy looking with my eyes to get pictures- oops.  An activity for the entire family.  I purchased a Seattle City Pass which this tour was one of the attractions available.  I highly recommend doing the harbour tour.  It was a great time!!
  
 
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   Bailey the Therapy Dog 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a wonderful experience. Samantha did an excellent job guiding us and describing the history of Seattle and the water ways and the role they play in Seattle life.
  
 
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   Dave Ginter 
 4 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great time and got to see several whales. The staff was very nice and very knowledgeable. Thanks Again!
  
 
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   Lauren Curran 
 4 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +1
two mini reviews in one!

I, purchaser of three tickets, chickened out right before the crews left the harbor because of rainy weather and a fear of dying, LOL. not only did the staff not judge me for changing my mind but they also made sure I was safe and okay and they refunded me my ticket, which they didn't have to do. so they get five stars for that!

Second review: My two counterparts went on the cruise and loved it! check out those pictures after the sun came out. once the rain started to clear. they had a wonderful experience and I would recommend this harbor cruise to anyone.
  
 
 
  
 
 
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