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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Overview
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from Elliot Bay and Seattle Harbor on this narrated cruise. Learn about Seattle’s historic waterfront and get an up-close look at one of the world'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 Mt. Rainier. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard the ship.
- Seattle Harbor Cruise from Pier 55
- Narrated cruise on Elliot Bay and Seattle Harbor
- Spectacular panoramic background of the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges
- First-hand look at one of the world's largest shipping terminals
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This is the Seattle sightseeing cruise that started it all.
Since 1949, this narrated harbor cruise has been a favorite attraction for millions of people, both visitors from afar and locals alike. Enjoy this sightseeing tour of Seattle’s historic waterfront, with seemingly never-ending views of the city skyline, the Great Wheel Ferris wheel, the Space Needle, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and Mt. Rainier (weather permitting).
The ship typically features an enclosed lower deck with an open upper sun deck, certified for 250 travelers but generally accommodating between 75-150 guests.
Since 1949, this narrated harbor cruise has been a favorite attraction for millions of people, both visitors from afar and locals alike. Enjoy this sightseeing tour of Seattle’s historic waterfront, with seemingly never-ending views of the city skyline, the Great Wheel Ferris wheel, the Space Needle, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and Mt. Rainier (weather permitting).
The ship typically features an enclosed lower deck with an open upper sun deck, certified for 250 travelers but generally accommodating between 75-150 guests.
Itinerary
One hour Harbor Cruise:
During this 1-hour live narrated cruise through Elliott Bay, you’ll see all the beauty and history Seattle has to offer. Capture incredible photos of the Seattle skyline, including the iconic Space Needle, Great Wheel, Smith Tower, Seattle Stadiums and historic waterfront. Explore the workings of our shipping port with close up views of container ships and perhaps catch a glimpse of the majestic Mt. Rainier and the Olympic & Cascade Mountain ranges.
Highlights & Sights:
- Seattle skyline
- Shipping port and container ships
- Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier (*weather permitting)
- Seasonal wildlife
Our live narration offers insights to history, industry and places to visit.
Full bar and snacks available for purchase on board
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Traveler Tips
- "Weather was overcast but still enjoyable - need to sit on the right side of the boat to see the shoreline but those of us on the left got a spectacular view of the mountains." See review
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Product code: 2960HARBOR
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