2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
9 people
English
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).
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
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See large commercial fishing vessels hauled out of the water in drydocks at one of the oldest businesses on Lake Union
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See several of Lake Union’s famous floating home communities, including the one featured in the classic movie “Sleepless in Seattle”
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Witness the decommissioned coal gasification plant that became one of Seattle’s favorite parks
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Your vessel barely fits under the colorfully-decorated Fremont Bridge, one of the busiest drawbridges in the United States
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Cruise down the Lake Washington Ship Canal and peek at several of Seattle’s historic neighborhoods
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Marvel at commercial fishing vessels of all sizes and learn about Seattle’s fishing and maritime history
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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
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Learn the history of Seattle’s largest park and enjoy the photo opportunities of West Point Lighthouse on its beaches
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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!
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Enjoy unobstructed views of the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline from the water
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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
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