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

2,059 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1652

284

Must do in Seattle
Maegan P,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were lucky with the weather, but this is a must do in Seattle. It was a little chilly, but they have an indoor area with the same views, a bar and snacks for sale. Definitely a great way to see the city from the water. Would do again next time..
Harbor cruise
Jennifer B,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice experience. Very informative. Only downside was a group of teenagers talking throughout the deck hand speaking, so it was a little hard to hear.
Harbor Tour
Lorraine M,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dress warm. It is relaxing and informative. You might be able to get on an earlier tour if you check with the ticket booth.
The panoramic view of...
Georgia B,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The panoramic view of Seattle was very enjoyable. Seeing the actual working of the huge cranes in the industrial section of the tour was amazing. The weather on this particular was beautiful!
Good tour - interesting to see and learn about the Seattle shore from the water view.
Resort54833796826,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Considering it was November with rain and fog, the guide did a good job of explaining the shore line. Most informative for us was the information about the shipping industry.
Excellent excursion in Seattle
GregoryA M,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Crew of the ship were very knowledgeable and very friendly. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Great way to spend an hour
Frank R,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to spend an hour getting to know a little more about the Seattle waterfront. Our tour guide Nate was super knowledgeable, funny and engaging and made the whole experience fun and interesting. Would definitely recommend this on your next visit to Seattle!
Cruising in the bay.
Kilot,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We booked the 2:45 tour. I would suggest you get it line 1 hour before so you can get a starboard seat. This will be the side where everything you want to see is. Dress accordingly as it can get cold & windy on the top deck. There are inside seats and it is cozy, but top deck is best view. You can walk around and take pictures. There is food & drink and restrooms. The tour guide will give you lots of history. It’s a lot packed into an hour.
Very nice tour. Great...
Charles K,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice tour. Great tour guide. Learned a ton about Seattle. Definitely recommend. Would definitely use Viator again.
Skyline tour of Seattle
Sightsee304940,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely tour with a knowledgeable guide. Beautiful views of the city and Mt Ranier. Saw sea lions and a bald eagle!!!!!!!!!