Category: Locations
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Locations
12 Species to Discover on Blake Island
Cruise to Blake Island in the dog days of summer and you’ll encounter an assortment of critters and plants across the park. On the Evergreen Excursion, our guides are there to point out specific isle inhabitants and highlight their purpose, ...
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Locations
People are Gushing Over Evergreen Excursion
Here’s what folks are saying about Evergreen Excursion We’ve finally arrived to warm summer days in the Pacific Northwest. Spend one of them with a day trip across Elliott Bay to one of Seattle’s secluded state parks and have lunch ...
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Community
7 of Argosy’s Transformation Tuesdays
Share your Throwback Pics for a Chance to Win Argosy Cruises has been a close witness to Seattle’s evolution; changing businesses, skylines, and roads have shaped the city to how we know it today. We perused our photo archives for ...
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Locations
Summer Goals Set with Evergreen Excursion
Our summer goals… …include boat rides to barbecues with cool cocktails, beach walks, and strolls through forest trails. Delightedly, Evergreen Excursion, the newest Argosy outdoor adventure, serves up these summer must-haves in a style true to the Pacific Northwest. Kick ...
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Community
5 Reasons to Stay & Play
Seattle’s a big city full of unique sites and attractions like Gas Works park, the Museum of History and Industry, and of course, the Ballard Locks. Towards the end of the Locks Cruise we encourage our guests to continue the adventure ...
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Locations
5 Ideas for a Fun, Productive Work Retreat on Blake Island
5 Ideas for a Fun, Productive Work Retreat on Blake Island Company event planners rejoice because Blake Island is now available to book corporate private events on Mondays and Tuesdays! Here are 5 ideas to make your retreat feel like more ...
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Adventure
Top Reasons to Visit Blake Island
Top Reasons to Visit Blake Island Blake Island Marine State Park, a quick 45-minute boat ride away from downtown Seattle, is 475-acres of evergreens, history and fun! Whether you visit for the day or camp for the weekend, this secluded ...
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Argosy Staff
Argosy Cruises’ 70th Anniversary
Argosy Cruises’ 70th Anniversary Est. 1949 Since its 1949 beginnings as an Elliott Bay water taxi, Argosy Cruises has experienced (and witnessed) a lot of changes. From the transformation of our name, growth of community partnerships, and the millions of ...
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#MeetUsMonday – Argosy Locations: Lake Washington
This is the third installment of our series featuring our homeport locations in the Puget Sound region. The first, was our headquarters on the Seattle Waterfront at Pier 55; the second, our Lake Union Location at the AGC Marina. Now we’re taking you over to ...
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#MeetUsMonday – Argosy Locations: Lake Union
This is the second of three posts about our three different locations in the Puget Sound region. The first post highlighted our Seattle Waterfront location at Pier 55. This #MeetUsMonday, we take you into the fresh water of Lake Union ...
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#MeetUsMonday – Argosy Locations: Seattle Waterfront
Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront is the home of Argosy Cruises headquarters, but it is far from our only departure location. Since 1998 Argosy has operated out of three primary docking locations in the Puget Sound area: the Seattle ...
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#MeetUsMonday – the Tillicum Longhouse Gift Shop
Tillicum Longhouse Gift Shop When guests join us on our 4-hour Tillicum Excursion on Blake Island State Park, they are treated to a Northwest Native American cultural experience like no other. After the 45-minute cruise from the Seattle waterfront, passengers disembark ...
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#MeetUsMonday – Kirkland City Dock
Kirkland City Dock Argosy Cruises Team Member since 1992 Vessel home dock for: Lady Mary Departure location for: Lake Washington Cruise, private charters, special events cruises (ex. Christmas Ship Festival, Fourth of July Fireworks Cruises) *** There’s much more Puget Sound region beauty ...
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#MeetUsMonday – Tillicum Excursion on Blake Island
Tillicum Excursion on Blake Island Argosy Cruises Team Member since 2009 Located on Blake Island Marine State Park in Puget Sound *** Since 1962, Tillicum has occupied a picturesque spot on the northeast shore of Blake Island, a 475-acre marine state ...
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#MeetUsMonday – AGC Marina
#MeetUsMonday – AGC Marina AGC Marina Argosy Cruises Team Member since 1997 Vessel home dock for: Celebrations, Champagne Lady, Goodtime III (half time), Queen’s Launch Departure location for: Lake Union Cruise, Locks Cruise, private charters, special events cruises (ex. 4th of ...
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