Pass through the renowned Ballard Locks and learn about the complex system on a cruise that transports you between the freshwater of Lake Union and the saltwater of Puget Sound. The one-way cruise can be used as transportation, making it ideal for travelers who want to avoid traffic and enjoy a unique journey from the Seattle waterfront to the AGC Marina on South Lake Union (or vice versa).
- Take a one-way cruise through the Ballard Locks
- Pass by the floating community from the movie Sleepless in Seattle
- Get details about the sights through live onboard commentary
- Take photos of the Seattle skyline from the water
What To Expect
Lake Union
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
• Admission Ticket Included
Lake Union Drydock Co
See large commercial fishing vessels hauled out of the water in drydocks at one of the oldest businesses on Lake Union
• Admission Ticket Included
Floating Homes Association
See several of Lake Union’s famous floating home communities, including the one featured in the classic movie “Sleepless in Seattle”
• Admission Ticket Included
Gas Works Park
Witness the decommissioned coal gasification plant that became one of Seattle’s favorite parks
• Admission Ticket Included
Fremont Bridge
Your vessel barely fits under the colorfully-decorated Fremont Bridge, one of the busiest drawbridges in the United States
• Admission Ticket Included
Ship Canal Trail
Cruise down the Lake Washington Ship Canal and peek at several of Seattle’s historic neighborhoods
• Admission Ticket Included
Fishermen’s Terminal
Marvel at commercial fishing vessels of all sizes and learn about Seattle’s fishing and maritime history
• Admission Ticket Included
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
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
• Admission Ticket Included
Discovery Park
Learn the history of Seattle’s largest park and enjoy the photo opportunities of West Point Lighthouse on its beaches
• Admission Ticket Included
Puget Sound
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!
• Admission Ticket Included
Space Needle
Enjoy unobstructed views of the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline from the water
• Admission Ticket Included
Argosy Cruises – Seattle Waterfront
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
• Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 135 travelers
Include
2 hour narrated boat tour through the Ballard Locks
Live commentary on board
Exclude
Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board)
Gratuities
Max group – 9
