Perhaps you’ve heard Seattle described as the Emerald City. The best way to appreciate that sparkling jewel is from the water on a Harbour Cruise. For over 70 years, Argosy Cruises has been “Seattle’s friend with a boat”. Since 1949, they’ve shown locals and tourists alike the beauty of this unique city.
The one-hour Harbour Cruise offers a live-narrated tour around Elliott Bay. You will get an up-close view of Seattle’s history. Be dazzled by the skyline. Explore the workings of the busy shipping port.
You’ll enjoy front-row seats to the ever-changing Emerald City skyline. The cruise offers great photo opportunities of the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. If you’re lucky, you might even capture Mt. Rainier in the background.
Onboard the Harbour Cruise, a full-service bar serves specialty cocktails. You can also purchase beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages plus snacks. It’s the perfect way to relax and take in the sights.
You’ll learn fun and unique facts about Seattle. The informative and amusing narrator might share stories about the VIP gondola on the Seattle Great Wheel. You might hear about the Skycity Restaurant atop the Space Needle. You could even learn about the construction of CenturyLink Field.
The Lady Mary is a popular vessel for the Harbour Cruise. It is a double-decker cruise ship. The main deck is enclosed. The upper deck is partially enclosed. The open-air deck on the second level offers amazing views.
From the Harbour Cruise, you can see the Seattle skyline. The Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges provide a stunning backdrop. You’ll see Puget Sound and Elliott Bay. This cruise gives you an intimate look at one of the West Coast’s busiest shipping ports. You’ll also witness gigantic cranes that came pre-assembled all the way from China.
A combo ticket even lets you see Seattle from both sea and sky. It includes discounted admission to both the Harbour Cruise and the Sky View Observatory. At the Sky View Observatory, you’ll be whisked up 73 stories in just 70 seconds. At 902 feet, witness unobstructed panoramic views. From there you see natural beauty from the Olympics to the Cascades. You can see Mt Baker or Rainier and the San Juans.
The Harbour Cruise is more than just a boat ride. It is an experience. It is a chance to connect with the heart and soul of Seattle.