Seattle Sunset Cruise

From$50.59
1h 30m
Max 175 people
Seattle, USA

About this activity

Experience a Seattle Sunset Cruise timed for golden hour on Puget Sound. Enjoy skyline views, glowing summer skies, and sunset over the Olympic Mountains on this scenic 1.5-hour cruise. 

Highlights

  • 1.5-hour scenic cruise through Elliott Bay, past Alki Point, and into Puget Sound
  • Perfectly timed summer departures to experience golden hour and sunset
  • Panoramic views of the Seattle skyline and the working waterfront
  • A relaxed atmosphere with minimal narration so you can take in sunset over the Olympic Mountains
  • Full-service bar on board with cocktails, local wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available for purchase

Full description

There’s no better way to experience a summer evening in Seattle than from the water. Join us for the Seattle Sunset Cruise, a relaxing 1.5-hour cruise with minimal narration timed perfectly to capture the golden hour and sunset over Puget Sound. 

 Come aboard and head to the open-air deck as the city begins to glow in the warm evening light. As the captain navigates through Elliott Bay, enjoy breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline, passing ferries, and the Olympic Mountains.  

 Whether you’re enjoying a date night, celebrating with friends, wanting a memorable evening on your trip, or simply soaking in summer, the Seattle Sunset Cruise offers a peaceful and unforgettable way to end the day on the water. 

Included / Excluded

  • 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
  • Interior and exterior seating areas
  • Restrooms available on board
  • Snacks and beverages (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

Pier 54, 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Kids (0-3) ride free but do require a boarding pass

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 policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed

Reviews

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Devin Strosberg
Aug 2026
5.0

This was a really cool way to see Seattle for the first time on the water. Also got lucky and got a cool shot of Mt Rainer. Benjamin was also a good tour guide.

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Nayla Johnson
Aug 2026
5.0

This Harbor Locks cruise was such a treat. I came into Seattle for Flock Fiber Festival but I got to town a few days early and really had nothing pre planned. I was staying with a friend in Ballard and looked up things I could get to fairly easily, particularly on public transit. A friend recommended seeing the Ballard Locks and this cruise came up in my search. I love a boat ride, especially in Seattle on the summer, and the bus route (40) took me all the way to where I needed to be. I walked maybe half a block into the Argosy parking lot/dock. They scanned our tickets and let us on the boat when it was time. It was spacious with lots of great seating, clean bathrooms and several snacking options available for purchase. The staff was helpful and gave a great tour with lots of information about the area and all the sights we were passing. I’d never been through a lock before so that was interesting and cool to witness. I would definitely recommend this tour whether you are solo or traveling in a group (including littles or elderly). It was a great way to spend an afternoon. I also liked the one way aspect because it let me explore a different part of the city. I didn’t the Lake Union to Seattle Pier route. Got a cub of clam chowder on the pier after the tour, sat in the new swings installed on the pier, then headed up to Beguiled Bookstore before catching the bus back to Ballard. Also! The Argosy Team had great customer service and staff. I bought my tickets same day and had mistakenly purchased it twice. I called the cruise line and they answered fairly quickly and were able to refund the duplicate ticket right away. And then attendant at check in at the dock was the same person that answered the phone. She actually remembered me when she saw my name on the ticket. I appreciated that it seemed like a small but well functioning team working together to bring great experiences to travelers and locals seeing the area. Overall I’d book this tour again, or any run by Argosy, and recommend to anyone visiting Seattle.

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Paul Jacques Jr
Aug 2026
5.0

Madi was awesome! Great tour, relaxing and informative!