Seattle Locks Cruise
This one-way cruise starts & ends at 2 different central Seattle locations. Choose to depart from Pier 54 or from AGC Marina on Lake Union. This local favorite offers an opportunity to explore both Lake Union & downtown Seattle. Situated in the heart of Seattle, Lake Union is home to famous floating home communities seen in the classic movie Sleepless in Seattle. See seaplanes taking off & landing on a regular basis, commercial docks with vessels from the hit TV show Deadliest Catch. Pass under the Fremont Bridge, the most frequently opened drawbridge in the USA, and cruise past many of Seattle’s historic neighborhoods. On your way from the freshwater of Lake Union to the saltwater of the Puget Sound, pass through the Ballard Locks. These locks raise & lower vessels an average of 20 feet between Lake Union and sea level. Once in Puget Sound, take in the views: Seattle's unique skyline, the Olympic Mountains and Mt Rainier, and large ferry boats taking passengers to and from the city.
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Includes
- Live commentary on board
- 2 hour narrated boat tour through the Ballard Locks
- Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board)
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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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
Free Admission
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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
Free Admission
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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"
Free Admission
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Gas Works Park : Witness the decommissioned coal gasification plant that became one of Seattle's favorite parks
Free Admission
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Your vessel barely fits under the colorfully-decorated Fremont Bridge, one of the busiest drawbridges in the United States
Free Admission
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Cruise down the Lake Washington Ship Canal and peek at several of Seattle's historic neighborhoods
Free Admission
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Marvel at commercial fishing vessels of all sizes and learn about Seattle's fishing and maritime history
Free Admission
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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
Free Admission
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Discovery Park : Learn the history of Seattle's largest park and enjoy the photo opportunities of West Point Lighthouse on its beaches
Free Admission
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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!
Free Admission
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Space Needle : Enjoy unobstructed views of the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline from the water
Free Admission
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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
Free Admission