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Seattle Locks Cruise

1101 Alaskan Wy Pier 55, #201, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

9 people

Languages

English

Overview

Pass through the renowned Ballard Locks and learn about the complex system on a cruise that transports you between the freshwater of Lake Union and the saltwater of Puget Sound. The one-way cruise can be used as transportation, making it ideal for travelers who want to avoid traffic and enjoy a unique journey from the Seattle waterfront to the AGC Marina on South Lake Union (or vice versa).

  • Take a one-way cruise through the Ballard Locks
  • Pass by the floating community from the movie Sleepless in Seattle
  • Get details about the sights through live onboard commentary
  • Take photos of the Seattle skyline from the water

What To Expect

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Lake Union



Begin OR end (depending on your tour direction – check your ticket) your cruise on the bustling southern end of this lake in the heart of the city

• Admission Ticket Included

Lake Union Drydock Co



See large commercial fishing vessels hauled out of the water in drydocks at one of the oldest businesses on Lake Union

• Admission Ticket Included

Floating Homes Association



See several of Lake Union’s famous floating home communities, including the one featured in the classic movie “Sleepless in Seattle”

• Admission Ticket Included

Gas Works Park



Witness the decommissioned coal gasification plant that became one of Seattle’s favorite parks

• Admission Ticket Included

Fremont Bridge



Your vessel barely fits under the colorfully-decorated Fremont Bridge, one of the busiest drawbridges in the United States

• Admission Ticket Included

Ship Canal Trail



Cruise down the Lake Washington Ship Canal and peek at several of Seattle’s historic neighborhoods

• Admission Ticket Included

Fishermen’s Terminal



Marvel at commercial fishing vessels of all sizes and learn about Seattle’s fishing and maritime history

• Admission Ticket Included

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks



Experience your vessel being lowered an average of 20 ft (6m) from the freshwater level of Lake Union to the saltwater level of Puget Sound in this 100+ year old locking system

• Admission Ticket Included

Discovery Park



Learn the history of Seattle’s largest park and enjoy the photo opportunities of West Point Lighthouse on its beaches

• Admission Ticket Included

Puget Sound



Experience expansive views of this inland body of saltwater and its surrounding islands and mountain ranges. If you’re lucky, you may even glimpse some wildlife!

• Admission Ticket Included

Space Needle



Enjoy unobstructed views of the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline from the water

• Admission Ticket Included

Argosy Cruises – Seattle Waterfront



End OR begin (depending on your tour direction – check your ticket) at Seattle’s central waterfront, a short walk from the Seattle Aquarium, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Art Museum

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • TWO DEPARTURE OPTIONS - This is a one-way tour that starts & ends at two different central Seattle marinas. Choose to depart from Pier 54 on the waterfront or from AGC Marina on Lake Union. The departure location is noted in the subtitle of the tour. If unsure - please call Argosy Cruises
  • Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
  • All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
  • All vessels have bathrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible. PLEASE CALL in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
  • Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - Boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
  • Gates close 5 minutes prior to tour departure time for boat preparation and safety checks
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 135 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 2 hour narrated boat tour through the Ballard Locks
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board)
  • Gratuities

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

1101 Alaskan Wy Pier 55, #201, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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