Seattle 1-Hour Guided Harbor Cruise with Live Narration
by Argosy Cruises
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This one-hour boat cruise around Elliott Bay offers live commentary from a local guide about Seattle’s waterfront history and landmarks. The tour departs from the Seattle Waterfront and passes by notable sights such as the Space Needle, Seattle Great Wheel, and the Seattle Aquarium. Guests will see the city skyline framed by the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including views of Mount Rainier when weather permits. The cruise also includes views of industrial areas like Terminal 91 and the Port of Seattle’s busy shipping terminals on Harbor Island. Along the route, the boat passes Myrtle Edwards Park and Alki Beach in West Seattle. Seating is available both inside and outside on the vessel, and restrooms are on board. Local snacks and drinks can be purchased during the cruise but are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
The cruise starts at Seattle’s central waterfront, a lively historic area. The local guide explains the history and current uses of the piers as the boat passes by landmarks including the Space Needle, Great Wheel, and Overlook Park.
Seattle Great Wheel
The tour passes Pier 57 to show the Seattle Great Wheel, a large Ferris wheel opened in 2012. It offers wide views of the city and water, visible here from the boat.
Seattle Waterfront
The cruise continues along Seattle’s waterfront, highlighting the history and present-day operations of each pier. Guests see landmarks, buildings, and restaurants lining the shoreline.
Myrtle Edwards Park
The boat passes Myrtle Edwards Park, a green space with a 1.25-mile biking and walking path along Elliott Bay. The park connects closely with downtown Seattle and the Magnolia neighborhood.
Space Needle
The cruise goes near the Space Needle, providing close and panoramic views of this well-known Seattle landmark. Guests have unobstructed photo opportunities from the boat.
Terminal 91
Terminal 91 is one of Seattle’s main cruise ship terminals. When cruise season is active, large passenger ships dock here. The guide discusses Seattle’s connection to Alaska’s inside passage.
Seattle Aquarium
Located on Pier 59, the Seattle Aquarium opened in 1977 and features sea life native to the area. In 2024, the Ocean Pavilion expansion was added to the facility.
Elliott Bay
Guests see wide views of Elliott Bay, an inland estuary between Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula stretching about 95 miles. Wildlife sightings are possible during the cruise.
Olympic Mountain Range
Across the water, the Olympic Mountains show rugged terrain and snow-capped peaks on clear days. The cruise offers combined views of the city and this natural backdrop.
Alki Beach
In West Seattle, the boat passes Alki Beach, a 2.5-mile-long shoreline known for beach volleyball and as a movie location. It gives West Seattle a beach town atmosphere.
Mount Rainier
Weather permitting, the cruise offers views of Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot volcano about 60 miles southeast of Seattle. It is the highest point in the Cascade Range.
T-Mobile Park
Located in Seattle’s industrial district, T-Mobile Park is home to the Seattle Mariners baseball team. The stadium has a retractable roof that may be seen closing on rainy days.
Lumen Field
Next to T-Mobile Park is Lumen Field, where the Seattle Seahawks football and Seattle Sounders soccer teams play. The stadium also hosts concerts and is known for its loud crowd noise.
Port of Seattle (Harbor Island)
The boat approaches Harbor Island, the largest man-made island in the US, built in 1909. This area is a busy commercial and industrial shipping terminal featuring large container ships loading and unloading.
Smith Tower Visitor Experience
The cruise offers views of the Smith Tower, Seattle’s original skyscraper with 35 floors and an open-air observatory at the top.
Meeting point
Argosy Cruises Main marina location/reservation center is located at Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront. Address: 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101
End point
Argosy Cruises Main marina location/reservation center is located at Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront. Address: 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Seattle 1-Hour Guided Harbor Cruise with Live Narration
by Argosy Cruises
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$91.40Overview
This one-hour boat cruise around Elliott Bay offers live commentary from a local guide about Seattle’s waterfront history and landmarks. The tour departs from the Seattle Waterfront and passes by notable sights such as the Space Needle, Seattle Great Wheel, and the Seattle Aquarium. Guests will see the city skyline framed by the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including views of Mount Rainier when weather permits. The cruise also includes views of industrial areas like Terminal 91 and the Port of Seattle’s busy shipping terminals on Harbor Island. Along the route, the boat passes Myrtle Edwards Park and Alki Beach in West Seattle. Seating is available both inside and outside on the vessel, and restrooms are on board. Local snacks and drinks can be purchased during the cruise but are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
The cruise starts at Seattle’s central waterfront, a lively historic area. The local guide explains the history and current uses of the piers as the boat passes by landmarks including the Space Needle, Great Wheel, and Overlook Park.
Seattle Great Wheel
The tour passes Pier 57 to show the Seattle Great Wheel, a large Ferris wheel opened in 2012. It offers wide views of the city and water, visible here from the boat.
Seattle Waterfront
The cruise continues along Seattle’s waterfront, highlighting the history and present-day operations of each pier. Guests see landmarks, buildings, and restaurants lining the shoreline.
Myrtle Edwards Park
The boat passes Myrtle Edwards Park, a green space with a 1.25-mile biking and walking path along Elliott Bay. The park connects closely with downtown Seattle and the Magnolia neighborhood.
Space Needle
The cruise goes near the Space Needle, providing close and panoramic views of this well-known Seattle landmark. Guests have unobstructed photo opportunities from the boat.
Terminal 91
Terminal 91 is one of Seattle’s main cruise ship terminals. When cruise season is active, large passenger ships dock here. The guide discusses Seattle’s connection to Alaska’s inside passage.
Seattle Aquarium
Located on Pier 59, the Seattle Aquarium opened in 1977 and features sea life native to the area. In 2024, the Ocean Pavilion expansion was added to the facility.
Elliott Bay
Guests see wide views of Elliott Bay, an inland estuary between Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula stretching about 95 miles. Wildlife sightings are possible during the cruise.
Olympic Mountain Range
Across the water, the Olympic Mountains show rugged terrain and snow-capped peaks on clear days. The cruise offers combined views of the city and this natural backdrop.
Alki Beach
In West Seattle, the boat passes Alki Beach, a 2.5-mile-long shoreline known for beach volleyball and as a movie location. It gives West Seattle a beach town atmosphere.
Mount Rainier
Weather permitting, the cruise offers views of Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot volcano about 60 miles southeast of Seattle. It is the highest point in the Cascade Range.
T-Mobile Park
Located in Seattle’s industrial district, T-Mobile Park is home to the Seattle Mariners baseball team. The stadium has a retractable roof that may be seen closing on rainy days.
Lumen Field
Next to T-Mobile Park is Lumen Field, where the Seattle Seahawks football and Seattle Sounders soccer teams play. The stadium also hosts concerts and is known for its loud crowd noise.
Port of Seattle (Harbor Island)
The boat approaches Harbor Island, the largest man-made island in the US, built in 1909. This area is a busy commercial and industrial shipping terminal featuring large container ships loading and unloading.
Smith Tower Visitor Experience
The cruise offers views of the Smith Tower, Seattle’s original skyscraper with 35 floors and an open-air observatory at the top.
Meeting point
Argosy Cruises Main marina location/reservation center is located at Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront. Address: 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101
End point
Argosy Cruises Main marina location/reservation center is located at Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront. Address: 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.