Cheers to Another Great Year and Holiday Season
The Annual Christmas Ship™ Festival concluded on December 23rd bringing holiday cheer to the water for a wondrous month by sending The Spirit of Seattle out for themed sailings, lighting up Lake Union with the 9th Annual Parade of boats, having participating communities host onshore bonfires, and so much more. This festival is not only a Seattle tradition happening because of the Christmas season, but because of the wonderful people and many communities that partake, watch, or ride! Cheers to another amazing year of making lasting memories with friends and family, continuing traditions, or starting new ones - Argosy Cruises is proud to be a part of it!
In addition to bringing Santa onto the water and carols for everyone to hear, the Christmas Ship™ Festival most importantly gives back. Since 1996, The Seattle Times and Argosy Cruises has had 
a strong partnership, supporting The Fund For Those In Need, a non-profit organization providing necessary programs, assistance and both emotional/educational support to local organizations in the Puget Sound area.
For 2024, Argosy Cruises set a goal of $45,000 which they are excited to announce they have met! This is made up of a portion of Christmas Ship™ tickets and onboard sales. On January 23rd, Argosy Cruises commemorated the good news by presenting Alan Fisco, President of the Seattle Times, with a donation at their annual check ceremony. The Fund is close to reaching their goal of $3 million and Argosy Cruises has been a consistent contributor with annual donations totaling out to over $800,000.
Feel Like Giving? Donate Any Time of the Year!
The Fund For Those In Need has been supporting local agencies for 46 years, providing vital services and resources for many throughout the Greater Seattle Area. As stated from their website, "help is at a critical high" and supporting The Fund means helping many women, families, and children who depend on these donations. The holiday season is always a great time to give back, but the act of support is a year-round effort! Make a direct impact. Below are a few organizations under The Fund:
- AKIN works on disrupting the systemic and multi-generational cycles of inequity.
- LIFEWIRE supports domestic violence survivors on their journey to safety and stability.
- TREEHOUSE supports kids in foster care by helping them succeed in multiple areas of life such as education and social experiences.