Seattle Locks Cruise

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Lake Union, North of downtown, south of Fremont, Seattle, WA

Begin OR end (depending on your tour direction - check your ticket) your cruise on the bustling southern end of this lake in the heart of the city

Pass By: Lake Union Drydock Co, 1515 Fairview Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA

See large commercial fishing vessels hauled out of the water in drydocks at one of the oldest businesses on Lake Union

Pass By: Floating Homes Association, 2329 Fairview Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA

See several of Lake Union's famous floating home communities, including the one featured in the classic movie "Sleepless in Seattle"

Pass By: Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103-9122

Witness the decommissioned coal gasification plant that became one of Seattle's favorite parks

Pass By: Fremont Bridge, Seattle, WA 98103, USA

Your vessel barely fits under the colorfully-decorated Fremont Bridge, one of the busiest drawbridges in the United States

Pass By: Ship Canal Trail, W. Nickerson St & 6th Ave. W., Seattle, WA

Cruise down the Lake Washington Ship Canal and peek at several of Seattle's historic neighborhoods

Pass By: Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, USA

Marvel at commercial fishing vessels of all sizes and learn about Seattle's fishing and maritime history

Pass By: Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107-4213

Experience your vessel being lowered an average of 20 ft (6m) from the freshwater level of Lake Union to the saltwater level of Puget Sound in this 100+ year old locking system

Pass By: 3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199-1029

Learn the history of Seattle's largest park and enjoy the photo opportunities of West Point Lighthouse on its beaches

Pass By: Puget Sound, Washington, USA

Experience expansive views of this inland body of saltwater and its surrounding islands and mountain ranges. If you're lucky, you may even glimpse some wildlife!

Pass By: Space Needle, 400 Broad Street, Seattle, WA 98109-4607

Enjoy unobstructed views of the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline from the water

Pass By: Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, WA 98101

End OR begin (depending on your tour direction - check your ticket) at Seattle's central waterfront, a short walk from the Seattle Aquarium, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Art Museum

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 2 hours (Approx.)
• Return Details: 1: Argosy Cruises - Lake Union, Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
  2: Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront, 1101 Alaskan Way Pier 55, Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
  

• 2 hour narrated boat tour through the Ballard Locks
• Live commentary on board
• Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board)
• Gratuities

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

• Wheelchair accessible
• TWO DEPARTURE OPTIONS - This is a one-way tour that starts & ends at two different central Seattle marinas. Choose to depart from Pier 54 on the waterfront or from AGC Marina on Lake Union. The departure location is noted in the subtitle of the tour. If unsure - please call Argosy Cruises
• Kids (3 and under) ride free but do require a boarding pass
• All vessels offer both indoor & outdoor seating
• All vessels have bathrooms
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible. PLEASE CALL in advance to secure crew/boarding support.
• Check-in 30 minutes prior to tour - Boarding starting 20 minutes prior to departure
• Gates close 5 minutes prior to tour departure time for boat preparation and safety checks
• Most travelers can participate
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Masks are optional
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 135 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking