Category Elliott Bay & Puget Sound Cruises

Seattle · ELLIOTT BAY & PUGET SOUND CRUISES

Top 15 Elliott Bay Harbour Cruises

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An hour on Elliott Bay is the cheapest way to understand the shape of Seattle: container cranes to the south, ferries crossing in front of you, the skyline stacked up behind. These 15 harbour cruises are compared on length, departure pier, fare and how much of the Ballard Locks route each one covers.

Seattle: Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

Seattle: Harbor Cruise with Local Guide - Seattle Waterfront to Myrtle Edwards Park: where the skyline starts making sense

1.Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 599 reviews · 1 hour · from $45Our pick

One-hour narrated Seattle harbor cruise from Pier 55: skyline and Space Needle views, port action, and mountain photos for $45.

“This is a fantastic harbor tour of Seattle with food and drinks available on board! Getting to see the city from the water was a real treat, and you'll learn a little bit of the history of Seattle while taking in the views... We were lucky enough to book our tour on a fairly clear day, so we were able to see Mt. Rainier in the distance, watch the sea lions sunbathing, and experience the longshoremen in action at the port while enjoying the brisk bay breeze on the top deck. The next time I make it back to Seattle, this will definitely be a must-do for the lunch hour...…”

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Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour - The Seattle Waterfront and skyline: where the water changes the photo game

2.Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Sail Seattle Harbor from Pier 66 on a 2-hour tall ship. Skyline views, Space Needle photos, possible Mount Rainier, and restrooms.

“Great crew, tasty beverages, beautiful views. Great activity to do with just about anyone - partner, friends or family! Will be bringing folks again!”

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Seattle Locks Cruise

Seattle Locks Cruise - Lake Union to floating homes: the part that sets the mood fast

3.Seattle Locks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63Top rated

Argosy Cruises takes you one-way through the Ballard Locks, past Seattle’s floating homes and icons, with live narration and skyline photo stops.

“We really enjoyed learning about all of the Seattle architecture and history. It kept us entertained!”

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2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges - From the start at 8829 N Harborview Dr

4.2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $55

2-hour guided boat tour from Gig Harbor with Mt. Rainier views, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and wildlife like seals and eagles.

“We had a super great time. The Captain and First Mate were very pleasant. The Captain was very knowledgeable. He shared all kinds of interesting information about the Harbor, bridge, land, wildlife, etc. I already told my family whom lives local to take this cruise.”

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Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

Seattle: Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise - A 2-Hour Sunset Timeline That Actually Feels Like Sailing

5.Tall Sailboat Sunset Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Sail on the Bay Lady from Pier 66 for a 2-hour Seattle Harbor sunset cruise, steering and hoisting sails plus a bar for drinks.

“Whole experience was amazing from start to finish! Captain and his team were very welcoming and good crack along the way! The boat was lovely with spectacular views of the city’s skyline and sunset! I’d recommend this trip!”

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Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package - Downtown Seattle first: Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square on deck

6.Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $147

Post-cruise Seattle in 5 hours, with pier pickup, live narration, Space Needle views, Pike Place Market, and airport or hotel drop-off.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour of beautiful Seattle. Our guide, James, was very knowledgeable about the city’s history and the architecture. He fed us a wealth of information during our tour and gave us great ideas for future visits to Seattle! We saw some of the great landmarks from television and film, shopped at the public market, visited a local donut shop with great coffee and tea, and a great seafood lunch. Then he delivered us safely to our downtown hotel with some tips as to how to spend the evening. This was definitely a great way to spend the time between getting off of the ship and checking into…”

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Seattle’s Best Private Sailing Adventure on the Puget Sound BYOB!

Seattle's Best Private Sailing Adventure on the Puget Sound BYOB! - S/V Kingsley and your captain: the difference private makes

Seattle’s Favorite Sightseeing Floating Homes Cruise – BYOB!

Seattle's Favorite Sightseeing Floating Homes Cruise - BYOB! - Cocktails, BYOB rules, and what to expect from the bar setup

Seattle: Locks Cruise with Local Guide

Seattle: Locks Cruise with Local Guide - Seattle landmarks from sea level: Space Needle, waterfront piers, and more

10.Locks Cruise with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 74 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Cruise Seattle’s Ballard Locks boat elevator and Lake Union with live narration and skyline views on a 2-hour Argosy ride.

“A really interesting trip from Seattle to Lake Union, with informative commentary. Would recommend.”

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One-Hour Private Seattle Sightseeing Cruise – BYOB!

One-Hour Private Seattle Sightseeing Cruise - BYOB! - The private boat feel, and what you actually notice once you’re aboard

Seattle Pre-Cruise Tour: Transportation & Seattle City Tour

Seattle Pre-Cruise Tour: Transportation & Seattle City Tour - Downtown Seattle Highlights: From Pike Place to the Waterfront

Seattle Summer Views Cruise

Seattle: Summer Views Cruise - Seattle Skyline and the Shipping Port, Up Close

13.Seattle Summer Views Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

1.5-hour Argosy summer views cruise with Space Needle and Alki Point photos, golden hour sailing on Elliott Bay and Puget Sound.

“While this was a nice tour, the chairs were set up with our backs to the view. It was nice for conversations, but not for views. They should have been in the center facing out to allow for standing at the rails to look around. I know they were trying to make sure people had places to sit, but most people want to look out. I'm the plus side, we got to see a humpback whale in the distance, which was unexpected and cool.”

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Seattle: Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise

Seattle: Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise - The yacht setup: high-performance sailing, passenger-friendly comfort

14.Elliott Bay Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · from $60

BYOB sailing from Seattle’s Pier 56. Cruise Elliott Bay for 2 hours on a high-performance yacht with skyline and mountain views.

“It was a nice day to say, with sun out and mild winds we could have had a great sailing experience in the puget sound waters but the sail boat for whatever reason never went far from the shore line and”

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Seattle: Dinner Cruise Experience

Seattle: Dinner Cruise Experience - Boarding at Lake Union and Lake Washington, Plus That First Sip

15.Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 39 reviews · 2h 30m · from $131

Seattle dinner cruise with prosecco, 3-course meal and captain narration, sailing Lake Union and Lake Washington for about 150 minutes.

“Food was OK, chicken breast had skin on and after taking skin off was about 2.5 ounces. Servers were good. Had a big problem with smell of turpentine or shellac that was used to finish wood near our table. After breathing it for 2 hours it became sickening. I mentioned this to the boat captain/owner at the end of the cruise. Instead of concern or apology he blew me off, said there had been no smell. My ladyfriend and I are older so I guess the owner thought we were being delusional. No respect. Also there was no narration during the cruise. Don't waste your money.”

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