Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

During this 1-hour cruise around Elliott Bay, experience all the beauty and history Seattle has to offer. With live narration from a local guide, learn about Seattle’s historic waterfront and get 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. Enhance your experience with our curated selection of local snacks and signature beverages available for purchase onboard.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating

Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour. Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to departure

Wheelchair accessible. PLEASE CALL in advance to secure crew/boarding support.

Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass

All vessels have bathrooms

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront

Begin your cruise from Seattle’s historic and lively central waterfront! Learn about both the past and present from your local tour guide as you cruise by the many piers and landmarks. You’ll see popular sights like the Space Needle, Great Wheel, Overlook Park, etc.

Admission Not Applicable

Seattle Great Wheel

See the Seattle Great Wheel in its entirety as you cruise by Pier 57! Another popular location for both water and city views. This attraction opened in 2012, doubling as a fun ride and a great place for expansive views.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Live narration

1-hour sightseeing cruise

Interior and exterior seating areas

Restrooms available on board

Snacks and beverages (available for purchase)

Gratuities

Options

General Tickets

First to Board Tickets

First to Board Upgrade: Skip the line and be first to board, first to the bar, first to pick the perfect seat, and receive 15% off drinks!

Reviews

4.70

2,072 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1664

284

A Must Do for Seattle tourist
Eric S,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A must do. Great tour with excellent views of Downtown, The Big Wheel, The Space Needle, Lumen Field, the harbour and so much more. We got lucky with CLEAR BLUE SKIES. Love Seattle.
Beautiful views of the...
Lisa W,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful views of the skyline and Mt Ranier. Guide was great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Easy
elizabeth f,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Easy cruise along the water seeing the sites. I would recommend this tour. You just kicked back relax and look around.
Very informative
leslie w,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. The crew was very nice and friendly. The guide is very knowledgeable and provides a lot of detail about the city.
Lovely and quick tour of Seattle/Elliott’s Bay!
Daniel L,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
No matter what day it is, the tour guide we had, Casey, made it so interesting! The whole crews hospitality was on point.
Very interesting
Ptorresmx,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite the weather, we enjoyed a great experience that allowed us to get to know Seattle from another perspective. Seeing everything from the water and being very close to freighter ships is very worth it. The staff is very friendly and will make an unforgettable experience. Food on the boat is very expensive
Beautiful experience!! Must book
Guide07231058979,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
10/10 The crew show you all along the coast. The crew show their knowledge and love experiencing the views and story history.
Pleasant experience
Olga N,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was very pleasant, and we enjoyed learning about Seattle and its history. It was a sunny day and all the mountains were visible, which definitely added to the experience.
My husband and I liked it...
josephine h,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I liked it a lot. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the whole staff were nice.
A winter adventure in Seattle
Joan G,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
They will be experiencing iconic views of Seattle’s skyline, port and mountains and what more, there’s a guide on board who is very knowledgeable of the city and its surroundings - they offer clear narration of everything you”ll need to know. This is worth a visit!