Seattle Locks Cruise in Seattle, WA

1101 Alaskan WaySeattle, WA 98101
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About Seattle Locks Cruise

Overview

Travel through the Ballard Locks into Lake Union for an amazing sight-seeing adventure! With live narration from your captain, you will learn about Seattle's historic waterfront. Along the way, you will see photo-worthy views and wondrous marine life who call the inlets home.

1-2 hour 1 or more people

Description

Take in spectacular views as you cruise between saltwater and freshwater on this 2-hour narrated journey. Learn fascinating facts along the way while experiencing the unique rise and fall of the vessel as it passes through the locks. Traveling between Elliott Bay and Lake Union, you’ll be surrounded by working fishing boats, seaplanes, and bustling waterfront activity.

IMPORTANT: This is a one-way cruise that starts and ends at two different centrally located Seattle marinas.
Choose:
(1) Depart Pier 54/Seattle waterfront and end at South Lake Union/AGC or (2) Depart South Lake Union/AGC Marina and end at Seattle waterfront/AGC Marina

CHECK YOUR DEPARTURE LOCATION: Make sure to check your ticket/booking for your specific departure location.

Highlights:
  • Live narration.
  • Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks.
  • Seattle skyline (Space Needle, Olympic Sculpture Park, The Great Wheel)
  • Gas Works Park (Location in the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”)
  • Kenmore Sea Planes
  • Floating homes & houseboats (Iconic floating home in the movie “Sleepless in Seattle”)
  • Historical bridges, including the Fremont & Ballard bridges.

Onboard Amenities:
  • Full-service bar (no outside drinks permitted).
  • Variety of local snacks, salads, and pre-packaged sandwiches available for purchase (no outside food permitted).
  • Indoor seating/Outdoor space.
  • Restrooms.
  • ADA accessibility – The ship's crew is trained to help guests with wheelchairs, strollers, scooters, etc., to navigate our docks, vessels, and facilities.
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