Seattle: Harbor Cruise with Local Guide
About This Experience
Trade the sidewalk for the open deck on this one-hour narrated Seattle harbor cruise — a relaxed way to see the Emerald City's skyline, working waterfront, and mountain backdrop from Elliott Bay.
Departing from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront, the cruise glides past the Space Needle, Olympic Sculpture Park, and one of the world's largest container terminals while a local guide shares the stories behind the sights. On a clear day you'll catch both the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges on the horizon.
It's an easy, weatherproof hour that suits every age — and it's one of the attractions you can choose on a Seattle CityPASS.
Highlights
- One-hour narrated cruise on Elliott Bay since 1949
- Skyline views of the Space Needle and Olympic Sculpture Park
- See one of the world's largest working shipping terminals
- Cascade and Olympic mountain views on clear days
- Fresh-air open deck — great for photos
What's Included
- ✓ 1-hour narrated harbor cruise
- ✓ Live local guide and commentary
- ✓ Open-deck and indoor seating
- ✓ Departure from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel transport
What to Bring
- A light jacket for the open deck
- A camera for skyline photos
Good to Know & Caveats
- Seating is first-come, first-served
- Wheelchair accessible with indoor and outdoor seating
- Small group — limited to 10 participants
- Included as a choose-3 option on the Seattle CityPASS
Meeting Point
Meet the crew at Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 670 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Lovely tour around the Harbour, good knowledge by the guide
— Keith, 2026-06
Lovely trip around Seattle Harbour. The boat was clean and comfortable and the staff were great. Great views of the city and surrounding areas. Young crew who were very professional. Interesting guide.
— Lisa Jane, 2026-06
Excellent harbour tour. Great staff, relaxing and terrific sights of the city and surrounding area.
— Jerry, 2026-05
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the harbor cruise leave from?
Cruises depart from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront, an easy walk from Pike Place Market and the downtown core.
Is the harbor cruise part of the CityPASS?
Yes — an Argosy-style Elliott Bay harbor cruise is one of the choose-three attractions on the Seattle CityPASS.
