Seattle Locks Cruise with Live Narration

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2 hours

Seattle

Basic Information

API Provider:

Magpie ID: UVHFXI

Category: Cruises & Water Tours

Trip difficultly: Easy

Max Group Size: 175

Currency: USD

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Booking Cutoff: 4 hours before start time

Highlights

Transit through the Hiram M Chittenden (Ballard) Locks
Led by local guide that brings Seattle’s rich past and vibrant present to life
Up-close views of fishing vessels, seaplanes, and floating homes
Views of the Space Needle and Seattle skyline from both Lake Union and Elliott Bay
Full-service bar with local beverages and snacks available for purchase

Included

2-hour sightseeing cruise
Live narration
Interior and exterior seating areas
Restrooms available on board

Excluded

Snacks and beverages (available for purchase)
Gratuities
Transportation between start and end location (return bus ticket available for purchase seasonally)

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

See so much of Seattle in just 2 hours on this one-way cruise. Experience transiting through the Ballard Locks as you travel between Elliott Bay and Lake Union, taking in sights of Seattle's neighborhoods along the way.

Description

Discover the best of Seattle on a scenic cruise through the heart of the city and experience the iconic Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks, a ‘boat elevator’ connecting Puget Sound and Lake Washington Ship Canal. On the saltwater of Puget Sound, take in breathtaking views of the city skyline and majestic mountain ranges. Then, glide through the freshwater canal for a closer look at historic neighborhoods, commercial fishing vessels, floating homes, seaplanes, and more. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories of Seattle’s past and present from a live, local guide.

Points of interest

Gas Works Park, North Northlake Way, Seattle, WA, USA

Space Needle, Broad Street, Seattle, WA, USA

Lake Union, Fairview Avenue East, Seattle, WA, USA

Lake Washington Ship Canal Waterside Trail, East Shelby Street, Seattle, WA, USA

Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks, Northwest 54th Street, Seattle, WA, USA

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
ONE-WAY CRUISE: ELLIOTT BAY TO LAKE UNION
Departs from Pier 54 on the Seattle Waterfront Ends at AGC Marina on South Lake Union
Adult	13-64 years	$62.83	Available on request
Kid	0-3 years	$0.00	Available on request
Youth	4-12 years	$29.09	Available on request
Senior	65-120 years	$57.01	Available on request

Know before you book

Kids (0-3) ride free but do require a boarding pass
Cruise is one-way, ending at a different location

Know before you go

All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
All vessels have restrooms
Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure. Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to departure

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions:

All travel on any Argosy LP vessel is subject to the Terms of Conveyance, binding upon you as a passenger, expressly including limitations upon claims that may be brought relating to the conveyance, such as any claim of injury. By seeking and accepting passage, you agree to be bound by the Terms of Conveyance. The Terms of Conveyance are available for your review at the ticket booth prior to boarding and are posted online at www.ArgosyCruises.com. The bearer of the ticket and/or boarding pass grants Argosy Cruises the right to film/video/photograph the bearer on company property for any purpose without payment or consideration thereof.

Additional Information

The Locks Cruise is a one-way trip that ends at a different location than it starts – Pier 54 on the Seattle Waterfront or AGC Marina on Lake Union. Take the opportunity to further explore Seattle after your cruise! If you aren’t feeling up to it, choose from multiple transportation options back to your original departure location.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility: Stroller accessible

Accessibility: Service animals allowed

Redemption Information

Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure and ends 5 minutes before departure. Check in with an Argosy Cruises representative before joining the boarding line.

Questions? Call 206 623-1445

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